Hi, i don't know if you will read this but just in case..... I could use any help/information i can get on getting into the welding industry. I'm starting a 13 month applied welding technologies course in Aug and will have my AWS certification when finished. Ultimately i want to become a CWI. For now my main goal is to get on the pipeline and learn as much as i can. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to work my way up  in this field. You seem extremely knowledgeable and i am looking for someone to help guide/teach me about his industry.