I am a 26 yo female in the wrong industry and welding has been on my mind for the past year, just didn’t know how or where to start. Strictly moving on nothing but faith, the day came where I knew something more was out there at my fingertips I just had to go get it. I walked into AWA not havin a clue who to talk to what to do, but Ms. Alice greeted me and her first words to me were “are you ready to become a welder?” When she said that something in me caught on fire. I knew that this woman, this company, was exactly what I needed and was looking for. Being a young woman with no guidance or anyone to help me, Ms. Alice is exactly who I needed. And she took me right under her wing. We went to her office and talked for probably 2-3 hours and ofc she was helping me get everything I needed to get in order. Everyone at AWA is very personable and just down to earth. It felt like family, like home. I literally prayed for this. I start school on Monday. My career change is now in the works. It feels unreal to me but I am so so so excited and I’m so ready to see what life has to offer me. IF YOU WANT IT, GO GET IT. I’ll come back and update this, when I’m graduated in 7 months :) AWA is the way to go!!! They care about you not the money. And I felt the genuineness from the moment I stepped foot in the door!