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Top News Stories
07/13/2010
Some military veterans attending welding training
When military veterans return from service, many wonder what they can do in order to hold a job in the U.S. While some go on to work in the business sector, others go on to pursue a career in the skilled trades.
Some local military veterans in Snohomish County, Washington, are going through welding training in order to use the skills they have learned in the services and translate them into a new career path, according to the Snohomish County Business Journal.
Some participants in the welding training programs are finding that they have the same relaxed feel with each other as they did in the services, calling each other by a first-name basis and trading various tips they may have picked up along the way. Additionally, many individuals are encouraged by their welding training.
"I''m always encouraged to further develop my craftsmanship and develop a clean functional application in a timely manner as these are some skills that separate union from nonunion labor on so many fronts," U.S. Army Reserve sergeant, Brandon Thomas, an Iraq war veteran, told the news provider.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, while welding training helps and individual get their foot in the door, employers also look for people with apprenticeship experience.
07/13/2010
Culinary arts training program graduates try out in test kitchen
Individuals who are looking to display their culinary talents may want to consider enrolling in culinary training programs, as they can lead to a career in the food and restaurant industry.
When it comes to finding employment in the sector, it is important for prospective chefs to have an understanding of the industry. Additionally, when potential employers are looking to hire, they want the candidates to display their talents. According to the Los Angeles Times, restaurant recruiter Brad Metzger has opened a kitchen in his home where chefs can come and try out for potential employers.
Culinary experts are commending Metzger for coming up with this innovative idea, as it allows aspiring chefs to really showcase their talents.
"The test kitchen is totally smart," local chef Susan Feniger, who has hired several chefs and managers through Metzger, told the news provider. "The best way to know whether [chefs] are as good as they say is when they cook for you."
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the culinary industry is expected to grow in employment opportunities by 6 percent by 2018.
