We need welders From free programs to high school competitions the demand for welders is high

HUMBLE, Texas (KTRK) — With welders retiring, high school competitions and mentorship programs are working to lure new workers. This wasn’t your traditional classroom assignment. More than 40 students from across Texas competed to win prizes not by sport but by a spark. “We need these people,” Northern Tool + Equipment Store Manager Myra Galland explained. “We need welders. So, we’re excited to be able to determine if these students can help decide if they can have a career outside of high school.” The Texas High School Welding Series hosts these events to get students interested in welding. At Northern…