Welder at Blake Goode Welding and Construction
at Blake Goode Welding and Construction in Ravenna, TX
About This Program
Blake Goode Welding and Construction sponsors a registered Welder Apprenticeship in Ravenna, TX. This non-union, time-based program gives aspiring welders the chance to develop professional skills in an active welding and construction environment while earning wages throughout their training.
The program lasts three years, with 6,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn a range of welding processes, structural and pipe welding techniques, metal fabrication, and equipment maintenance. Related classroom instruction addresses blueprint reading, welding theory, metallurgy, and relevant safety and code requirements used in construction and fabrication settings.
Completing this apprenticeship prepares individuals for journey-level work as welders in the construction and fabrication industries. The combination of hands-on field experience and technical knowledge makes graduates well-rounded tradespeople ready to take on complex welding projects independently.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$24
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Welder Career Outlook
National Median
$23.81/hr
~$49,524.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15.5/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Employment for welders is projected to remain steady with consistent demand driven by infrastructure spending, manufacturing, and energy sector projects. Aging infrastructure across the U.S. requires ongoing repair and replacement, creating sustained need for skilled welders. Retirements in the current workforce are expected to generate additional openings over the next decade.
What to Expect as a Welder Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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