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Old 09-19-2017, 02:20 PM
 
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We are looking to relocate to Pennsylvania. I would like to get some perspectives on what the job market is like for new college grads, IT professionals and trade jobs (welding & manufacturing).

Originally from NY/NJ we're somewhat familiar with eastern PA but after 12 yrs being away we're looking to see which areas are best for college grads to get a foot in (history major) as well as seasoned employees in IT. Also, what is the training & job market in welding like for someone in early 20's looking to break into that trade.
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Old 09-19-2017, 03:04 PM
 
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Have you checked Indeed.com? They list 535 current openings for welders in PA. The jobs are scattered all over the state. Most all Vo-Tech schools have welder training programs for adults.


Used to be years ago, that a college grad in history or English or some other useless major could get an entry level job at a big corporation and the company would train them in whatever position was needed. Not anymore.


Indeed lists 12904 openings for Information Technology jobs in PA. Having a B.S. in computer science is the best qualification but having one of the certifications offered by Microsoft, Oracle, etc. is equally marketable.


Philadelphia and Pittsburgh metropolitan areas are the most dynamic in PA for finding jobs at decent pay. Most of the rest of the state is in various categories of economic decline or stagnation.
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Old 09-19-2017, 03:16 PM
 
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@Wells5 - Thanks for the info.

I will certainly check indeed. As far as the history major not sure what exactly they are looking to do but I agree those liberal arts type majors are not easy to land just any job though there are some options with an advanced degree in communications or law type degree. There's also teaching. We shall see.
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Old 09-20-2017, 07:01 AM
 
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@Wells5 - Thanks for the info.

I will certainly check indeed. As far as the history major not sure what exactly they are looking to do but I agree those liberal arts type majors are not easy to land just any job though there are some options with an advanced degree in communications or law type degree. There's also teaching. We shall see.
Teaching in Pennsylvania requires teaching certifications and history is the very easiest position for schools to fill, so I wouldn't suggest that direction. The only person I know that majored in history without the education certs ended up going back to grad school for a Masters in Information Science and now works at a public library.
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Old 09-20-2017, 10:59 AM
 
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Philadelphia and Pittsburgh areas will be the best markets job-wise in PA. Good luck!
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Old 09-21-2017, 07:15 AM
 
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Franklin County, PA, which is a growing county in the south central portion of the state, seems to fit the bill. The market for welders is so strong that a welding school recently opened to try and train people for the positions. We have a few large employers (like JLG, Manitowac, and Atlas Copco) that drive that demand for welders. Franklin County is also home to a few decent sized IT firms. Here are some links to the businesses I referenced above:

Welding school: Phenomenal Industries - We Mean Business

Businesses that use welders:

https://www.jlg.com/en/region-langua...ookie=language

https://www.manitowoccranes.com/

https://www.atlascopco.com/

IT firms:

Nova Corp |

GDC Information Technology (IT) Services, Solutions, and Staffing | Serving the US Mid-Atlantic and Midwest Regions
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