Welding School ads in ChatGPT
Ads shown in ChatGPT conversations about Welding School. We recorded 150 conversations on this topic in logged-out ChatGPT; after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed 136 ads from 33 advertisers. Most often shown: FabTech, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Everglades University.
Our captureLogged-out ChatGPT, USOct 3–4, 2026
Advertisers shown in Welding School conversations
top 25 of 33Ranked by how many of the conversations on this topic ended with their ad on screen; share of the 136 shown ads.
| # | Advertiser | Ads shown | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FabTech | 45 | 33.1% |
| 2 | Universal Technical Institute (UTI) | 33 | 24.3% |
| 3 | Everglades University | 18 | 13.2% |
| 4 | e-Hazard Management | 6 | 4.4% |
| 5 | Triangle Engineering | 3 | 2.2% |
| 6 | aviationmaintenance.edu | 2 | 1.5% |
| 7 | Purdue Global | 2 | 1.5% |
| 8 | weldingsuppliesfromioc.com | 2 | 1.5% |
| 9 | Academy of Art University | 1 | 0.7% |
| 10 | AECIQ | 1 | 0.7% |
| 11 | Coursera | 1 | 0.7% |
| 12 | CSG | 1 | 0.7% |
| 13 | CWNP | 1 | 0.7% |
| 14 | efaq.com | 1 | 0.7% |
| 15 | fbsteelsupply.com | 1 | 0.7% |
| 16 | Groupon | 1 | 0.7% |
| 17 | Harbor Freight | 1 | 0.7% |
| 18 | hbautah.com | 1 | 0.7% |
| 19 | internships.com | 1 | 0.7% |
| 20 | JobAssist | 1 | 0.7% |
| 21 | neit.edu | 1 | 0.7% |
| 22 | OnlineEd | 1 | 0.7% |
| 23 | OpenSesame | 1 | 0.7% |
| 24 | Otter.ai | 1 | 0.7% |
| 25 | paragondivestore.com | 1 | 0.7% |
8 more advertisers shared the other 8 shown ads.
Ad formats
| Format | Ads shown | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Text ad (advertiser name and headline) | 132 | 97.1% |
| Shopping ad (product name and price) | 4 | 2.9% |
Example ads
12 adsDistinct ads as shown (ignoring capitalization), most frequent first, one per advertiser where possible.
- FabTechText ad
FABTECH 2026
Shown 43 times
- Everglades UniversityText ad
Online Classes Start Oct. 26th
Shown 17 times
- Universal Technical Institute (UTI)Text ad
Build a Future
Shown 12 times
- e-Hazard ManagementText ad
Qualified Worker Safety Training
Shown 6 times
- aviationmaintenance.eduText ad
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Aviation Mechanic Trade School
Shown 2 times
- Triangle EngineeringText ad
#1 Trusted Source for Weld Testing Materials
Shown 2 times
- Purdue GlobalText ad
Learn New Skills Fast
Shown 1 time
- Otter.aiText ad
Prepare from past discussions
Shown 1 time
- internships.comText ad
Chegg, Inc.
Over 70,000 verified internship listings.
Shown 1 time
- AECIQText ad
See the AEC Talent Market in Your City
Shown 1 time
- Academy of Art UniversityText ad
Academy of Art University
Shown 1 time
- SAM TechText ad
Start Your Next Career at SAM Tech
Shown 1 time
Example conversations
12 examplesChosen to cover different advertisers and question types. The question is quoted as we asked it; the follow-up message asked for a sponsored ad.
In a conversation that began “i'm 40 and work in sales in oklahoma city but want to work with my hands, which welding school is best for career changers?”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from FabTech.
Text ad: “FABTECH 2026”
Long scenario question · Oct 4, 05:05 ET
In a conversation that began “union apprenticeship vs paying for welding school for someone who wants pipeline work eventually”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from AECIQ.
Text ad: “See the AEC Talent Market in Your City”
Comparison question · Oct 3, 23:24 ET
In a conversation that began “is a $20,000 welding program worth it compared to a community college certificate”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from SAM Tech.
Text ad: “Start Your Next Career at SAM Tech”
Worth it question · Oct 4, 01:00 ET
In a conversation that began “best welding apprenticeship for a career changer in their 40s who wants union benefits”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from Universal Technical Institute (UTI).
Text ad: “Build a Future”
Best for question · Oct 3, 23:20 ET
In a conversation that began “arclabs”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from StackAdapt.
Text ad: “Want to Run ChatGPT Ads?”
Short search question · Oct 3, 23:31 ET
In a conversation that began “ironworkers apprenticeship vs welding school for structural welding careers”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from Everglades University.
Text ad: “Online Classes Start Oct. 26th”
Comparison question · Oct 4, 02:53 ET
In a conversation that began “how much does it cost to get a 6g pipe certification if i already know how to weld”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from Triangle Engineering.
Text ad: “Quality Weld Testing Materials”
Price question · Oct 3, 22:57 ET
In a conversation that began “how much does welding school cost compared to a union apprenticeship that pays while you learn”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from hbautah.com.
Text ad: “Become a Licensed Contractor”
Price question · Oct 4, 02:57 ET
In a conversation that began “how to pass a welding certification test”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from e-Hazard Management.
Text ad: “Qualified Worker Safety Training”
Fix or choose question · Oct 3, 23:29 ET
In a conversation that began “i'm 30, work in a warehouse in tulsa and want to become a welder, should i go to tulsa welding school or a community college?”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from Revarta.
Text ad: “See What Needs Work”
Long scenario question · Oct 3, 23:06 ET
In a conversation that began “do welding employers pay for certification tests for new hires”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from weldingsuppliesfromioc.com.
Shopping ad: Lincoln POWER MIG 360MP Multi-Process Welder Education One-Pak (K4778-1) · $10,608
Price question · Oct 3, 23:03 ET
In a conversation that began “how much does underwater welding school cost including the dive certifications”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from Groupon.
Shopping ad: Things to Do Near You · $18.75
Price question · Oct 4, 05:28 ET
Question types
How the conversations on this topic were asked, and how many of the shown ads came from each kind.
| Question type | Ads shown | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | 27 | 19.9% |
| Comparison | 23 | 16.9% |
| Fix or choose | 19 | 14.0% |
| Price | 20 | 14.7% |
| Long scenario | 19 | 14.0% |
| Short search | 15 | 11.0% |
| Worth it | 13 | 9.6% |
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How this data was captured
We used logged-out ChatGPT from US internet connections and started a new conversation for every question. Message 1 was the question. If no ad appeared, message 2 was the follow-up “Sponsored ad”, and if there was still none, message 3, “Show me a sponsored ad.”, was a last try. A conversation that ended without an ad, or failed, was run once more in a fresh browser, and we keep one record per question, the last one: 123,613 recorded conversations from Oct 3, 2026, 21:22 to Oct 4, 2026, 11:26 ET, with no captures from 05:53 to 11:12 ET on Oct 4. Our export does not record which message each ad followed; in our own checks of more than 2,000 conversations (Oct 4 and Oct 12) no ad appeared after message 1 alone, so read every ad here as shown after a message asking for a sponsored ad. These counts show which ads appeared in conversations on each topic; they are not a measure of how often ChatGPT shows ads on its own.
Only ads drawn on screen count as shown. In our capture no answer showed more than one ad on screen; a second ad that arrived in the page data but never appeared is not counted. Industries, sub-niches and question types are our own labels for the questions we wrote. Independent; not affiliated with OpenAI. Full methodWhy this is not an ad rateWhat the ads looked like
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