Edward Bell offers welding program, one of Alabama's most in-demand jobs
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Students Scott Koubek, left, and Mason Haggerty put their finished weld in the water to cool off. Welding is one of the many programs Tallapoosa County students can take a Edward Bell.

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According to the Alabama Department of Labor, welding is in the state's top 40 in-demand jobs and Edward Bell Career Tech is doing its part to meet the demand. 

Instructor Joe Abercrombie said the welding courses at Edward Bell are actually a dual enrollment program through Central Alabama Community College. The program doesn’t operate hierarchically. 

Abigail Murphy is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To contact Abigail Murphy, email abigail.murphy@alexcityoutlook.com.