From coffee pots to bridges, welders have a hand in many aspects of everyday life. With a growing shortage of welders impacting the nation, a west Kentucky school is looking to make the career more accessible for those who already have full-time jobs.

The American Welding Society predicts the U.S. will see a shortage of about 360,000 welding operators by 2027. West Kentucky Community and Technical College is working to help bring more workers in by offering classes at nontraditional times.

Night classes aren’t new, but WKCTC is working harder to spread the word for those who might be interested in enrolling. Their goal is to make courses more accessible for nontraditional students and those who have to work during the day.

WKCTC Welding Technology Program Coordinator Virgil Holland said welding can open many doors for students.

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