The Hobart Institute welcomes

military veterans

The transition between military life and a civilian career can be challenging.  Additional training to obtain or enhance welding skills can ease relocation into the workforce by providing the edge you need to land a good job vs. a low-skilled position.  You will quickly see a return on the money you invest in your education. 

The U.S. Department of Labor reports that there is a shortage of skilled welders that is expected to increase over the next 20 years.  Today in the U.S.A., the average age for skilled welders is the mid-50’s.  This segment of the workforce will be retiring and the existing challenge is to attract new workers to fill the need in the industry.     

The Hobart Institute has been approved by the Ohio State Approving Agency for Veterans Benefits since 1952. (the G.I. Bill for educational training for non-disabled or vocational rehabilitation for disabled veterans).  This gives those interested in a career an advantage by helping to finance the cost of a welding education.

At Hobart Institute, the G.I. Bill may be applied to the 21-week Structural Welding Program, the 36-week Combination Structural and Pipe Welding Program, or to the 2-week technical course, Preparation for the AWS CWI/CWE Welding Inspector/Educator Examination.    

Further information about these benefits may be obtained by contacting Deb Leedy at 1-800-332-9448, ext. 5221 or Deb.Leedy@welding.org