Skilled trades careers and welding salaries revealed! Host Andrew Brown talks with Western Welding Academy’s Tyler Sasse about apprenticeships, high-pressure pipe welding, and how Gen Z is reshaping the trades industry.

Host Andrew Brown talks with Tyler Sasse, CEO of Western Welding Academy, to uncover the realities of skilled trades careers today. From welding jobs salary myths to the truth about welding apprenticeship programs and why high-pressure pipe welding remains one of the most lucrative specialties, they dig into how young Tradespeople can build rewarding Trades Careers in construction, HVAC, Electricians, Plumbers, Millwrights, and more.

They also discuss the role of Craftsmanship, Problem-solving, and Creativity in the Trades Industry, plus the impact of advocacy groups advocacy efforts like the Skilled Trades Advisory Council and industry partners (like Toolfetch) that support gear, learning, and growth.

Timestamps

00:00 — Why Skilled Trades matter now: Host Andrew Brown sets the stage; introducing Tyler Sasse and Western Welding Academy; outcomes vs. myths around welding jobs salary.

04:12 — Gen Z motivations & training: Hands-on learning, Education pathways, and how welding apprenticeship programs build Problem-solving and Creativity.

12:45 — Where the money is: Why high-pressure pipe welding commands top rates; clarifying Trades Careers across HVAC, Electricians, Plumbers, Millwrights, and Construction.

21:30 — From worker to owner: Craftsmanship, leadership, and scaling impact; connecting with Industry Experts, Contractors, and tools suppliers like Toolfetch.

31:05 — Curriculum & outcomes: How Western Welding Academy measures success; pay-stub proof of welding jobs salary; advancing within the Trades Industry.

42:18 — Advocacy & next steps: Building community through the Skilled Trades Advisory Council; practical routes into skilled trades careers and sustaining Tradespeople growth.

Key Takeaways

1. Outcomes beat opinions: Real welding jobs salary data and pay-stubs show strong earnings—especially via high-pressure pipe welding and structured welding apprenticeship programs.
2. Talent needs direction: Gen Z brings Creativity and grit; the right Education pathway in Skilled Trades turns potential into professional Craftsmanship and career mobility.
3. Broader ecosystem matters: Success spans Construction, HVAC, Electricians, Plumbers, Millwrights—with Industry Experts, Contractors, and partners like Toolfetch supporting tools, training, and hiring.
4. Advocacy drives access: The Skilled Trades Advisory Council and community voices (e.g., Andrew Brown, Tyler Sasse) elevate Trades Careers, Problem-solving, and long-term paths in the Trades Industry.

About the Guest

Tyler Sasse is the CEO/founder of Western Welding Academy, a training organization focused on production-grade quality, work ethic, and job-ready outcomes. His team emphasizes welding apprenticeship programs, advanced techniques like high-pressure pipe welding, and career coaching that leads to real-world gains in welding jobs salary across the Trades Industry.

Keywords:

Skilled Trades Careers, Welding Jobs Salary, Western Welding Academy, High-Pressure Pipe Welding, Welding Apprenticeship Programs, Skilled Trades, Trades Industry, Trades Careers, Tradespeople, Construction, Carpentry, HVAC, Electricians, Plumbers, Millwrights, Andrew Brown, Tyler Sasse, Toolfetch, Industry Experts, Contractors, Craftsmanship, Problem-Solving, Creativity, Education, Advocacy, Skilled Trades Advisory Council

Resources:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtylersasse/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealTylerSasse

Website: https://www.westernweldingacademy.com/

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