• Choose a Career in Power, Structural and Technical Systems

    Choose a Career in Power, Structural and Technical Systems

    09/28/10 |

    If you’re interested in applying the concepts of engineering, pneumatics, hydraulics and electronics to agriculture, a career in Power, Structural & Technical Systems may be where you find your niche.

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  • Build a Career in Agricultural Construction

    Build a Career in Agricultural Construction

    05/10/10 |

    Interested in building, creating and constructing things for a living? If so, you may find your niche in an ag construction career.

    Those seeking employment in this field should thrive in outdoor environments and should be able to work well with others.Read the full story

  • Hot Career: Welding Sparks Interest in Teens

    Hot Career: Welding Sparks Interest in Teens

    01/27/10 |

    Like working with your hands? Don’t mind a little heat? Then listen up, because Wesley Viriamontes has just the job for you.

    “Welding is a lot of fun,” says Wesley, a recent graduate of Gadsden High School in Anthony, N.M. “I liked it the first time I tried it, and I like it just as much now. It takes a lot of patience and concentration, and it can be challenging. But if you like putting things together – building things and fixing things – it’s great.”

    When it comes to hot careers, welding is right up there with the best of them. According to industry insiders, the United States is facing a serious welder shortage. While more than 500,000
    welders are currently employed in this country, their average age is in the mid-50s, and many are planning for retirement. Meanwhile, as the country’s infrastructure continues to grow, as bridges and skyscrapers and factories inevitably age and require repair, demand for new welders is growing faster than ever.

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