ArcLabs Welding Education, Equipping, and Training in South Carolina
ArcLabs Welding Education, Equipping, and Training in South Carolina

welder training. testing. certification. placement.

Facts & Figures

OUTLOOK: Employment of welding, soldering, and brazing workers is expected to grow about 5 percent over the 2006-16 decade.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

EMPLOYMENT: Welding has grown significantly over the long term because of advances that have allowed it to replace other joining technologies in many applications. Thus, demand for welders is increasing in the construction, manufacturing, and utilities industries.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

OUTLOOK: The outlook for welders in manufacturing is far stronger than for other occupations.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

EMPLOYMENT: Two of every three welding jobs were found in manufacturing. Jobs were concentrated in fabricated metal product manufacturing, transportation equipment manufacturing, machinery manufacturing, architectural and structural metals manufacturing, and construction.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

SECURITY: In custom applications, much of the work is difficult or impossible to automate. This includes manufacturing small batches of items, construction work, and making repairs in factories.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

OUTLOOK: Retirements and job growth in the oil and gas and other industries are expected to create excellent opportunities for welders.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

SECURITY: Automation is less of a threat to welders and welding machine operators than to other manufacturing occupations. Welding machines must still be operated by someone who is knowledgeable about welding and can inspect the weld and make adjustments.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

ADVANCEMENT: Welders can advance to more skilled welding jobs with additional training and experience. For example, they may become welding technicians, supervisors, inspectors, or instructors. Some experienced welders open their own repair shops.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

OUTLOOK: Welding schools report that graduates have little difficulty finding work, and some welding employers report difficulty finding trained welders.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

FINANCIAL GOALS: The range of earnings of welders reflects the wide range of skill levels. Income in welding directly relates to your level of skill and training. In 2006, welders earned on average between $17.75 and $25.44 per hour.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

EMPLOYMENT: Welders have excellent job opportunities as some welding employers report difficulty finding trained welders.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

SECURITY: Welding skills are the same across industries, so welders can easily shift from one industry to another depending on where they are needed most. For example, welders laid off in the auto industry have been able to find work in the booming oil and gas industry.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Financial Aid

Arclabs knows that getting funding in today’s economy isn’t easy. As an Arclabs student, funding opportunities are available so you can plan a better future for you and your family.

Federal Funding:

Arclabs is a South Carolina State Training Provider. Because of this, students who are unemployed or underemployed may possibly qualify for Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funding. To learn more about this type of funding and to see if you would qualify, please visit your local SC Works office or contact one of our school Admissions Counselors.

Private Loans:


Eligibility:

To be eligible for an Arclabs loan you must:
1) Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
2) Be accepted/enrolled in Arclabs Welding School.
3) Have a co-signer. Co-signers must provide proof of employment or source of adequate funding to repay the promissory note should the student not be able to pay.
4) All promissory notes must include 28% of the borrowed amount as a down payment.

Interest Rates:

Interest rates are 5% of the initial loan. However, if the loan is paid back within six months of graduation Arclabs will refund the 5% interest. The interest will remain only 5% if paid back within one year of graduation. Loans are only available for the 10 and 23 week welding courses.

Repayment:

One calendar month after graduating from Arclabs your first payment will be due. You have 12 months to repay the loan in its entirety. However, if the loan is repaid in full before your 6 month date, all interest payments will be refunded to you in full. Therefore, if the loan is paid back in 6 months no interest will be charged courtesy of Arclabs.

For more information regarding private loans please contact our Financial Aid office at 877-647-4111 or 864-236-9995. You may also email us at information@arclabs.com and label the subject “Financial Aid.”