KWI Graduate's Blueprint to $100K Welding Income

LEARN how Drew went from welding school to earning $100k+ in his first year while mastering 70S2 wire! Watch as this KWI graduate shares industry insights and demonstrates advanced welding techniques on a monster coupon in this Behind The Hood episode. Watch our other Behind The Hood episodes: https://t.ly/qe8b6 ======================= WELD with Kentucky Welding Institute: 👀 TOUR KWI: t.ly/DuQt2 🔥 WELDING PROGRAMS: t.ly/ErJWZ ======================= CONNECT with KWI on Social Media: YouTube:    / @kentuckyweldinginstitute   Instagram:   / kentuckyweldinginstitute   Facebook:   / kentuckyweldinginstitute   TikTok:   / kentuckyweldinginstitute   ======================= QUESTION: What's your experience with 70S2 wire vs 70S6? Share your tips in the comments! ======================= ⏰ TIMECODES ⏰ 0:00 - Introduction to Drew, 100K Club member 1:01 - Learning curve with S2 wire 5:16 - Drew's journey into welding 7:18 - KWI experience and challenges 9:08 - Completing the program at KWI 10:30 - First job after welding school 14:54 - Learning plant work culture beyond welding 16:49 - KWI lifestyle and Amish store benefits 20:16 - How Drew paid for welding school 21:01 - Second job and networking opportunities 22:46 - Joining the union (Local 102) 30:37 - Union vs non-union experiences 34:19 - Advice for new welders 37:20 - Financial decisions after welding school 39:01 - 70S2 wire techniques and advantages 42:24 - Job site etiquette and team player mentality 45:57 - Working in nuclear facilities 57:53 - Final advice for getting started in welding #WeldingCareer #70S2Wire #KWIGraduate