Individuals who are skilled in welding will find career opportunities in several occupational areas. In this program students learn the skills necessary to get a good-paying job in the industrial, construction or agricultural fields. The Welding Certification Test will be given on campus to qualifying students as part of the course curriculum.

In Oklahoma, job openings represent new job growth and replacements caused by employees leaving the occupation, promotions, etc. In 1996, welders and cutters held approximately 7,960 jobs in Oklahoma. They are expected to hold approximately 8,440 jobs by the year 2006.