4 Essential Components of a 21st Century Welding Program
With demand for skilled welders growing, now is a great time to implement a 21st Century welding program and get more students interested in these rewarding career opportunities. Of course, launching a new welding program, or reinventing a current one, can be a daunting task. There are a lot of questions to ask, like what […]
A Welding Simulator Demonstration You Need to See
If you’re considering an update to your welding program, this is one welding simulator demonstration you need to see. In it, longtime Realityworks Product Support Technician Nathan Danielson reviews the top features of Realityworks’ guideWELD® VR welding simulator. Click below to watch the demonstration on-demand anytime. Keep reading to see answers to our most commonly […]
5 Interesting Facts – All About Welding
Why welding? With the demand for qualified welders at an all-time high, many careers in welding come with excellent compensation, benefits packages and room for advancement. Here are five interesting facts all about welding to garner your students’ interest in a high-demand welding career. Fact: There are more than 30 different types of welding Types […]
Virtual Reality Training Immerses Ag Students in Welding Skills
At Realityworks, we strive to create learning aids and develop programs that engage today’s students in high-demand career pathways and help them develop industry-needed skills. To do that successfully, we communicate regularly with education and industry representatives, paying close attention to their program needs and the hurdles they face as they train our future workforce.
How to Choose the Best Simulation for Your Welding Program
Note: This article was originally published in the May 2018 issue of Techniques. ACTE members can read the complete article on page 8 of the current issue. Not a member? Click here to join and access this monthly career and technical education publication. THE DRIVE FOR CREDENTIALING IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) HAS BEEN A BOON for […]
Customer Spotlight: Marana High School Welding Program
By Jamey McIntosh, Realityworks Product Manager “Ultimately, everything we do at school is an investment in our future. Our return on investment in CTE programs is extremely high.” – Dr. David Mandel, Principal, Marana High School, AZ I had the privilege to walk into one of the top high school welding and manufacturing shops in Arizona. […]
5 Takeaways from “Why VR Works: A Panel Discussion”
We recently hosted a webinar about why virtual reality welding training works for today’s CTE students. Featuring Realityworks Product Manager Jamey McIntosh, Realityworks Support Specialist Chris Potapenko and Arizona welding instructor Kenton Webb, the webinar, “Why VR Works: A Panel Discussion,” featured candid conversations about how instructors across the country are implementing tools like the […]
Spring Webinar Schedule Announced
We’re excited to announce our spring webinar schedule! Each fall and spring we offer a series of free webinars that revolve around the Career and Technical Education world. These sessions are presented by our product managers, product support team, and even some of our account managers get in on the fun. If you see a […]
6 Quick Facts About the guideWELD® LIVE real welding guidance system
1. guideWELD® LIVE is NOT a simulator: It is an actual welding helmet used while live welding and can be used in any welding booth Trains how to consistently have proper work angle, travel angle, and correct welding speed while performing a live weld 2. Auto-darkening helmet, hand sensor & speed sensor work together to […]