Welcome to the forum. I'm a union member from Kansas City. You should check with the local Pipefitters Union in your area. They may have a helmets to hard hats program that could accelerate you through their apprenticeship.

Hi all. I'm a Pipefitter/welder out of Local 533. Work industrial and commercial jobs around the Kansas City metro area. Weld stainless, carbon and 2 1/4 & 9 chrome. Always looking to learn more and see what everyone else is doing.