The demand for skilled welders is growing. The American Welding Society predicts a need of almost 200,000 welders in the United States. while the Manufacturing Institute has stated that in the next decade alone, there will be a need for nearly 3.5 million manufacturing jobs.

To ensure the welding industry is prepared to meet this demand, today’s welding educators and instructors must make certain that their programs and training methods are equipping today’s young people with the skills employers are looking for. And, in a workforce that will increasingly require those who are agile, adaptable and highly qualified, “upskilling” students above and beyond the fundamentals of welding will only make them more employable in a competitive, high-demand industry.

In recent years, the Indian welding industry has undergone a significant transformation by adopting advanced technologies such as Industry 4.0, automation, and robotics. These technologies have improved welding processes’ efficiency, accuracy, and safety. As the adoption of these technologies continues to increase, there is a growing demand for skilled professionals who are proficient in working with them. To address this need, the industry has focused on initiatives to develop workers’ skills in the latest welding techniques and technologies.