If you intend on pursuing a welding career, take all your math, physics and chemistry now. These courses sharpen problem-solving skills, the ones Levert uses daily. If possible, also take welding metallurgy, the study of materials and how to join them together. And if the hard work involves welding, he believes it can pay off in more ways than one. First, you can work anywhere, including the fields of aerospace and defense, automotive, ship and bridge building, skyscraper construction and sculpting.
Positions range from welder or technician to engineer, inspector or artist.
Also, your income is limited only by your credentials, qualifications and willingness to learn. You can't stop learning. I've just not stopped my growth. To this professional project-manager, welders deserve the same respect as surgeons. They both master eye-hand coordination.