The American Welding Society estimates the shortage of skilled welders could be higher than 450,000 professionals by 2022. Retiring baby boomers have impacted the number of available jobs and advanced technology is making modern welding a more high-tech skill. Vincennes University is filling the gap and training a much-needed skilled workforce for the state of Indiana and the nation through its Welding Technology program. Photo 1 - A VU Welding Technology Student. Photo 2 - Lincoln Electric Technical Sales Representative Nathaniel Tsai demonstrates a welding robot during the Lincoln Electric Summer Workshop in the Vincennes Campus on June 11, 2021. Photo 3 - Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch interacted with VU Welding Technology students and faculty while visiting the Vincennes Campus in February 2020. ###
