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Employer Quotes
The quotes below are from employers in this industry: Manufacturing
They are talking about this topic: Occupation-Specific Skills
The quotes below are about this issue:
Respondents who represent welding and fabrication occupations say it is difficult to find qualified welders; this is due, in part, to the lack of welding programs at high schools and junior colleges. Several employers hire workers with minimal experience and then train them on-site. Employers would like to see the creation of new welding programs.
| "We've been going around talking to many of the smaller and mid-size manufacturers about supply and demand for welding and fabrication. And what we're hearing from many businesses is that, for welding, supply and demand are not equal. There's actually more of a demand for welders, specifically for entry-level welders. What we're hearing from many businesses in our region is a bigger demand for the entry-level welders." | Northeast |