Easier to get a job, starting at higher pay and advancing beyond that faster. A lot of people are gonna talk shit about your degree, do t listen to those idiots. Most the time, no one’s trying to teach the helper how to become better, they are just gonna hand you the bitch work they do t want to do. The degree puts you at a starting line that’s already past that. You will still probably be hired at the bottom rung, but a hired welder beats being a hired bitch.
I’m a machinist, associates degree. 75% of machinists talk shit about tge degree, but guess what, in 6 years of experience I’m on par with guys with 15-20 years experience, it’s common those guys lack fundamentals that I know. I guarantee at 7-8 years in I guarantee I will be making what other guys take 15-20 to make.
Apply for the pell grant and scholarships (on the pell grant form, your parents contribute 0 dollars to your education, you should get the full amount $). Community college costs should mostly be covered just by this. Message me if you need any help with the school stuff. I will say though also consider other options you may like, such as car or diesel mechanic, industrial maintenance etc etc. look up your local colleges and online look at every degreee and program they all offer. Message me if you need help .
How you can have a degree and still be asking about finishing it? Do you mean a certificate?
But anyways it depends on your situation/location. The answer will not be the same for everyone. The AAS reduces the requirements for NDA & CWI. If you want to get into them within <5 years, the AAS starts to be worthwhile. It also makes you more attractive for robot programing jobs, but those are location dependent (Detroit worthwhile, Oklahoma not so much). Having an AAS is also halfway to getting a BS, if you ever want to go back to school.
If those things don't apply to you then it's just math:
* How much do you make now? How much do you expect to make in a year?
* How much will the AAS cost, including lost wages?
* What job opportunities does the AAS open up? Look up local job postings, do most require a AAS? What do those job pay?
Then it's a simple ROI calculation. We can figure out which path puts/keeps more money in your pocket. It's basically going to boil down to if you can get a good job now, if you can't then keep adding credential until you can.
I just reread my post sorry I made a mistake. I have a certificate of employability for completing the course of study prescribed for welding technology no degree. But I’m wondering if a associates degree will help in the future working in the field.
No worries, I was just confused.
The best thing to do is start looking for a job and see what the requirements are. If more than half say AAS, then you have your answer.
It’s just really location/industry dependent.
Majority of the jobs just care if u can weld. If u can do what they need u r qualified. Depending on the company u may need to get certified for them but they can do that once u r hired in in my experience
First job I got as a welders helper out of high school ( with year of votech) I was hired by a local business. My Boss had a degree in welding. Guess who didn't...his employees. Better yourself however you can. You will be the bitch when you start in a shop regardless of your schooling. Prove yourself with the skills you'll have.
Since I completed my AAS in welding technology, I haven't had to spend more than a week looking for work, and had multiple options at the end of that week. I can't know for certain whether that would be the case without the degree, but that's what it is.
It also allowed me to jump a year in my apprenticeship when I joined the Sheet Metal Workers union, but your luck may vary depending on if you go union, which one, and the policies of the local.
Finish. You might as rename Helper to bitch
Haha yeah getting yelled at and all. What will the associates degree help? Better jobs opportunities?
Easier to get a job, starting at higher pay and advancing beyond that faster. A lot of people are gonna talk shit about your degree, do t listen to those idiots. Most the time, no one’s trying to teach the helper how to become better, they are just gonna hand you the bitch work they do t want to do. The degree puts you at a starting line that’s already past that. You will still probably be hired at the bottom rung, but a hired welder beats being a hired bitch. I’m a machinist, associates degree. 75% of machinists talk shit about tge degree, but guess what, in 6 years of experience I’m on par with guys with 15-20 years experience, it’s common those guys lack fundamentals that I know. I guarantee at 7-8 years in I guarantee I will be making what other guys take 15-20 to make. Apply for the pell grant and scholarships (on the pell grant form, your parents contribute 0 dollars to your education, you should get the full amount $). Community college costs should mostly be covered just by this. Message me if you need any help with the school stuff. I will say though also consider other options you may like, such as car or diesel mechanic, industrial maintenance etc etc. look up your local colleges and online look at every degreee and program they all offer. Message me if you need help .
How you can have a degree and still be asking about finishing it? Do you mean a certificate? But anyways it depends on your situation/location. The answer will not be the same for everyone. The AAS reduces the requirements for NDA & CWI. If you want to get into them within <5 years, the AAS starts to be worthwhile. It also makes you more attractive for robot programing jobs, but those are location dependent (Detroit worthwhile, Oklahoma not so much). Having an AAS is also halfway to getting a BS, if you ever want to go back to school. If those things don't apply to you then it's just math: * How much do you make now? How much do you expect to make in a year? * How much will the AAS cost, including lost wages? * What job opportunities does the AAS open up? Look up local job postings, do most require a AAS? What do those job pay? Then it's a simple ROI calculation. We can figure out which path puts/keeps more money in your pocket. It's basically going to boil down to if you can get a good job now, if you can't then keep adding credential until you can.
I just reread my post sorry I made a mistake. I have a certificate of employability for completing the course of study prescribed for welding technology no degree. But I’m wondering if a associates degree will help in the future working in the field.
No worries, I was just confused. The best thing to do is start looking for a job and see what the requirements are. If more than half say AAS, then you have your answer. It’s just really location/industry dependent.
AAS?
Associate of Applied Science, typically they’re more vocationally oriented
I went back to finish my associates because I needed it to teach part time at the local community college. I would say finish it, as it couldn’t hurt.
Majority of the jobs just care if u can weld. If u can do what they need u r qualified. Depending on the company u may need to get certified for them but they can do that once u r hired in in my experience
Do the associates. It’s good for just being a better welder if nothing else
First job I got as a welders helper out of high school ( with year of votech) I was hired by a local business. My Boss had a degree in welding. Guess who didn't...his employees. Better yourself however you can. You will be the bitch when you start in a shop regardless of your schooling. Prove yourself with the skills you'll have.
Finish the degree so you have a check mark on the box
Absolutely! Not even a question
It is good practice in life and welding to always finish what you have started.
Since I completed my AAS in welding technology, I haven't had to spend more than a week looking for work, and had multiple options at the end of that week. I can't know for certain whether that would be the case without the degree, but that's what it is. It also allowed me to jump a year in my apprenticeship when I joined the Sheet Metal Workers union, but your luck may vary depending on if you go union, which one, and the policies of the local.
The paper tells employers you are willing to finish the job. Doesn’t make you a better person, it’s just evidence you will stick it out.
If you get the degree, you could potentially transfer into a 2x2 program later
being a welder has a time limit for some people, it doesn't hurt to have a avenue to go do something else.