Welding jobs are non-existent???

I can't believe what I’m hearing! I applied two years ago for the welding program at EPCC valle verde campus, and everyone keeps shouting about “Marathon!” and “apply at Marathon!" But when I actually get there, there’s no website to submit an application. Instead, it’s just a crowd of people huddled in groups, and I can’t even get my foot in the door! And get this—so many local shops are echoing the same thing, telling people they simply aren’t hiring! It’s outrageous! That welding program at the community college? Total scam! They’ll take anyone’s money, but as for job placement? It’s a complete dead zone out there! What is going on?!