I have a bit of trouble selecting where I should go to train to become a welder. I have an interest in Hobart institute or somewhere similar. I have done a night course in stick, GMAW and mig welding but it is very basic. I want to be able to train to the 6G postion in GMAW especially but I am not sure if it is covered in a short course. My main problem is that I have enough funds to last me about a year in the states or Canada but anything over this I feel would be too much. If I did a nine month course most places seem to say that I would be qualified to either C level in Canada or journeyman in America, would I be qualified to do vertical welding or anything other than flat welding? If I trained to this level what would the employment opportunities for someone at this level? I would find it hard to stay in the country after this so I would really need to know if I could afford to stay, or if I'd even be allowed to stay. I am from Ireland so have to pay international student fees but I don't mind as I think the training in the States/Canada are of a high quality and it is impossible to get a similar course in Europe plus I would love to live abroad for a while. Any suggestions or comments will be greatly appreciated, thank you for your time.

Jayo