Fox 43 News feature on Earlbeck Technical Center

We were thrilled to be featured in a recent Fox43 segment, "Tyler Tries It: Being a Welder”, where reporter Tyler Hatfield stopped by our Technical Center in York, PA to dive headfirst into the intricate world of welding! As advocates for the welding trade and educators in the craft, we were happy to share our passion and knowledge with Tyler and the community through Fox43’s lens.

The focus of Tyler's visit was to delve into a trade that, while often operating behind the scenes, plays a vital role in shaping the infrastructure and technology surrounding us. With the American Welding Society projecting a shortage of around 360,000 welders by 2027, now is the time to highlight the pressing need for skilled professionals in the field.

Tyler learned about the various welding processes we teach here at Earlbeck and then under the watchful eye of our PA Regional Sales Manager, John Ciurlino, he suited up with proper PPE and was able to try his hand at performing a fillet weld!

This hands-on attempt underscores a powerful message: with practice and determination, anyone can spark a career in welding. We find that individuals with a strong work ethic, who are visual learners, and seek a career outside the confines of a traditional office, make great candidates for a rewarding and fulfilling career in welding! It’s a profession for those who desire to build and create, to see tangible results from their efforts, and to take pride in their workmanship.
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We thank Fox43 News for the unique opportunity to spotlight the coming critical need for welders in south-central PA and across the country. We are passionate about educating the next generation of welders, offering them the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to pursue a career in this essential and rewarding field.

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​Explore the course overview to see where you fit in and take the first step towards a rewarding career in welding. Your future as a skilled welder begins here at Earlbeck Gases & Technologies!