American Welding Society  

8669 N.W. 36th Street, #130
Miami,  FL  33166-6640

United States
305-443-9353
http://www.aws.org

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The American Welding Society is the worldwide authority in the development of standards, certifications, and educational programming for the welding community. We are committed to connecting the welding industry to our extensive collection of resources, informing our members of technological advancements, and developing the next generation of welding professionals.

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• Take The Torch Helmet Drawing (Aug 13, 2021)

  Become an AWS member today to lead the next generation of welders.

  As part of the Take the Torch membership recruitment campaign, AWS will hold a drawing for a customized AWS helmet for individuals who register to become a member during September.

  >If you’re not an AWS member, now is your chance. Learn more at aws.org/takethetorch.

• My Welding Story (Aug 13, 2021)

  If you submitted your welding journey, be sure to stop by the AWS Booth during show hours and celebrate your story with us, along with fellow AWS Members.  

• Arc Junkies LIVE Podcasts with Jason Becker (Aug 13, 2021)

  Catch LIVE broadcasts of the Arc Junkies Podcast with host Jason Becker throughout the show. Jason and guests will discuss trending topics in the welding industry. Hang back after the discussion and meet some of your favorite social media influencers.
  

  • Monday 10:30 am | Nate Bowman
  • Tuesday 9:30 am | Rush Kane
  • Wednesday 9:30 am | Sean Flottmann

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• American Welding Society Launches Professional Development Training (Aug 13, 2021)

  To help our industry keep pace while we're all adjusting to "the new normal," AWS has developed a series of online webinars to help participants remain active and earn professional development hours or continuing education units. With the new AWS Professional Development Training sessions, attendees can broaden their skillsets and keep up with advancements in their fields by learning from industry experts — who are just a click away.

  Participants can enroll in a live, in-person seminar or log into a webinar from the comfort of their home or office, all while earning PDHs and CEUs upon course completion.

  Is welding aluminum difficult...or just different? This is the topic that the first training program, Aluminum Welding for Fabricators, Inspectors, and Engineers, will address starting on June 30. Six one-hour sessions over two weeks will focus on ways attendees can conduct aluminum welding projects with confidence. 

  "As part of our continuing efforts to address the needs of our members, we are developing new, more specialized training opportunities for welders, inspectors, and engineers," said Alicia Garcia, Director of Education & Training. "We are excited to begin offering webinars and seminars on a variety of topics that will allow industry personnel to stay current in their field of work and earn PDHs and CEUs to meet the training requirements of their professional certifications and licenses."

  Additional online webinars and live seminars will be added throughout the year. Upcoming topics include Introduction to Welding QC Programs- WPS, PQR, WQTR and Other Acronyms. The course overview includes the fundamentals of destructive testing, developing and drafting a WPS, qualification of welders and more.

  To learn more about the online training courses, visit https://awo.aws.org/professional-development/

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  About AWS: The American Welding Society (AWS) is a multifaceted, nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the science, technology, and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes worldwide, including brazing, soldering, and thermal spraying. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, and led by a volunteer organization of officers and directors, AWS serves 70,000 members worldwide and is composed of 22 Districts with 250 Sections and Student Chapters. For more information, visit the 'Society's website at http://www.aws.org.

• American Welding Society Launches New Membership Level (Aug 13, 2021)

  The American Welding Society announces a new level of membership—Early Career. The AWS Early Career Membership level supports the growth of welding workforce members who are entering the welding profession. To qualify for Early Career Membership, applicants must be under 35 years of age or have less than five years of welding industry experience.

  "The Early Career Membership category was created to provide an entry point to membership for persons at the beginning of their welding career," said Nici Banks, Director of Membership. "It also serves as a bridge to Individual Membership for existing Student Members as they finish their education and join the workforce."

  With access to the resources of a society that's been around for over 100 years, this new membership level can help advance careers, connect members with industry experts, and allow members to save on AWS products and services. A few ways to take advantage of exclusive member benefits include savings on events, conferences, and AWS publications, like handbooks and standards, as well as discounts on education and training. Early Career members will also have access to professional resources like the Welding Journal, AWS Sections, and much more.

  Also, to help our members learn more about their AWS member benefits, we have launched a quarterly webinar series for anyone who wants to get the most out of their membership. These online events are free, but registration is required.

  For more information about the new AWS Early Career Membership, including a full list of member benefits and how to register to attend a quarterly webinar, please visit aws.org/membership.

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  About AWS 

  The American Welding Society is the worldwide authority in the development of standards, certifications and educational programming for the welding, allied joining and cutting community. We are a not-for-profit organization committed to connecting the welding industry to our extensive collection of resources, informing our members of technological advancements and developing the next generation of welding professionals with the help of the AWS Foundation. AWS serves nearly 70,000 members worldwide and is composed of 22 Districts with 250 Sections and Student Chapters. For more information, visit the American Welding Society's website at http://www.aws.org.

• American Welding Society Launches New Online Sales Training Course (Aug 13, 2021)

  As the world of welding, manufacturing, and fabrication continues to evolve and become more competitive, the success of any organization often hinges on the strength of its salesforce. As part of a continuing effort to create resources and training opportunities for our industry, the American Welding Society (AWS) is proud to announce the release of “Solution Selling for Welding,” an online course designed to help develop highly knowledgeable and effective sales personnel. Created in tandem with welding industry experts with decades of sales and engineering experience, this course focuses on two key aspects: foundational welding concepts and the “solution selling” methodology. Collectively, this provides welding salespeople with a strong, well-rounded foundation of technical knowledge and helps them incorporate a sales approach centered around solving problems and adding value.

  "Welding salespeople are a critical part of the welding community," said Gary W. Konarska II, Executive Director & CEO. "They are the frontline connection between the latest technology and innovation, and how it is specifically applied to the unique needs of each end-user customer."

  This self-paced, online course is ideal for corporate members, businesses, and individuals looking to stay competitive in the welding industry and bolster their sales efforts.

  "The Solution Selling for Welding course will enable salespeople to better support the implementation of productivity improvements on the factory floor," said Mr. Konarska. "These productivity improvements can lead to increased profitability, increased throughput, and a further strengthening of the welding industry."

  For more information about the new Solution Selling for Welding course, please visit aws.org/solutionselling

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  About AWS 

  The American Welding Society is the worldwide authority in the development of standards, certifications and educational programming for the welding, allied joining and cutting community. We are a not-for-profit organization committed to connecting the welding industry to our extensive 

• American Welding Society Launches Welding Curriculum (Aug 13, 2021)

  When it comes to being an educator, it can feel like there aren't enough hours in the day. To help shoulder the load, AWS has developed a comprehensive welding curriculum for high schools, technical colleges, and career training institutions. This full suite of digital and print resources lets instructors focus on teaching and helps spark their students’ interest in welding.

  The AWS Fundamentals of Welding curriculum covers health and safety, welding symbols and joint design, arc welding (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW), thermal cutting (OFC, PAC, CAC-A), and welding inspection. It aligns with the governing standards of the SENSE program and was created and reviewed in tandem with subject matter experts (SMEs) and welding education professionals. Whether a school is currently part of the SENSE program or is simply looking to improve their current welding program, this curriculum can help deliver quality instruction in an effective and structured manner.

  "In just about every discussion we’ve had with welding educators and administrators, the lack of high-quality educational materials was cited as a serious concern," said Eduardo Guerra, Instructional Design Manager, Education and Training. "The AWS Fundamentals of Welding curriculum was developed to address that void, and we're proud to offer a product that supports welding education and aligns with the spirit of the AWS mission."

  The AWS Fundamentals of Welding curriculum package consists of the following:

  Print Materials
  • 25 copies of the Fundamentals of Welding textbook
  • 25 copies of the Fundamentals of Welding Lab Manual – 100+ guided laboratory activities 
  • 12 classroom posters – 8 informational and 4 decorative/inspirational
  
  Digital Content
  • 74 online modules
  • 18 instructional videos 
  
  Instructor Resources
  • 100+ detailed lesson plans 
  • 12 extensive PowerPoint slide decks
  • Access to AWS Learning online platform
  • A compendium of Health and Safety Fact Sheets for Welding Education
  • Standards and supplemental documents (SWPSs, ANSI Z49.1, student assessment checklists)

  For more information about the new AWS Fundamentals of Welding curriculum, visit aws.org/weldingcurriculum.

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  About AWS: The American Welding Society (AWS) is a multifaceted, nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the science, technology, and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes worldwide, including brazing, soldering, and thermal spraying. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, and led by a volunteer organization of officers and directors, AWS serves over 70,000 members worldwide and is composed of 22 Districts with 250 Sections and Student Chapters. For more information, visit the Society's website at http://www.aws.org.

• AWS Offers New Comprehensive and Affordable 2-Week CWI Preparation Option (Aug 13, 2021)

  The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential is one of the most respected professional credentials in the welding industry. CWIs are often highly regarded and sought-after throughout the world. These people are trained to evaluate weldments for imperfections that, if not identified and corrected, could result in product failure, as well as possible loss of revenue, property and more.

  To become a CWI, candidates must pass a 3-part exam that is intentionally challenging, to make sure those who get certified are equipped to carry out their inspection responsibilities in the field, on the job site or shop floor. CWI exam participants say that preparing for it is critical, because taking it can be overwhelming and intense.

  Most CWI hopefuls choose to prepare for the exam in a classroom setting, so they can get real-time, in-person training and feedback from their instructors. At the onset of the pandemic, many training facilities shut their doors or pivoted to offering only online instruction.

  Anticipating an increased post-pandemic demand once restrictions were lifted, AWS inventoried their CWI exam training and seminar options for programming opportunities. The review showed AWS offers sufficient online options, but only one in-person training option; a one-week seminar.

  “When we asked our members, many felt that six days isn’t enough to absorb all the material to feel confident taking the CWI exam,” said Alicia Garcia, Director of Education and Training. As a result of this feedback, AWS created a comprehensive two-week in-person seminar package. “While there are other organizations that offer a two-week in-person seminar; we provide more value at a lower price point,” continued Garcia.

  The AWS new Two-Week, In-Person Seminar Package includes instruction by credentialed CWIs and CWEs (Certified Welding Educators) early receipt of code book, tools and study materials, and daily lunch.

  FEATURE BENEFIT! FREE ACCESS (A $750 value!) to the Online CWI Pre-Seminar.  Upon registration for either of the two sessions below, you will receive free access to the AWS Online CWI Pre-Seminar. This self-paced online program is designed to help you learn or brush up on fundamental concepts before your live, instructor-led training. With 80 hours of engaging, multimedia course work, the Pre-Seminar covers a wide array of topics in a modular, self-study format:

  Two seminar/exam sessions have been scheduled and are accepting applicants:

  FRESNO, CA | SEPTEMBER:  Seminar: September 27 – October 8, 2021 | Exam: October 9 | Application Deadline: September 13 | Location: Ironworkers Training Center - 1380 S. Channing Way - Fresno, CA 93706

  MIAMI, FL | DECEMBER: Seminar: December 6 – 17, 2021 | Exam: December 18 | Application Deadline: November 22 | Location: American Welding Society Headquarters - 8669 NW 36 Street - Miami, FL 33166

  In many ways, Certified Welding Inspectors have the weight of the world on their shoulders. Failing to properly inspect and qualify welds can jeopardize the integrity of the building, vehicle, appliance, or other product being manufactured. It’s vital that their knowledge, skill and ability to inspect weldments, solve problems and determine remedial action has been verified through AWS exam certification and preparation. Now, CWI candidates have a new, comprehensive and affordable way to get in-person instruction through AWS.

  For more information about AWS Certified, visit aws.org/cwi2week.

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  About AWS: The American Welding Society is the worldwide authority in the development of standards, certifications and educational programming for the welding, allied joining and cutting community. We are a not-for-profit organization committed to connecting the welding industry to our extensive collection of resources, informing our members of technological advancements and developing the next generation of welding professionals with the help of the AWS Foundation. AWS serves over 60,000 members worldwide and is composed of 22 Districts with 250 Sections and Student Chapters. For more information, visit the American Welding Society's website at aws.org.

• Registrants for AWS Opens Registration for CRWT Online Exam Preparation Sessions (Aug 13, 2021)

  Resistance welding is one of the most robust, proven and simple of the various welding processes, and is used primarily in the manufacture of automobiles, appliances, wire products, sheet metal products, and more. It is a competitive, high-production industry, using costly and valuable equipment operated by skilled technicians and engineers.

  The American Welding Society’s newest certification credential, the Certified Resistance Welding Technician (CRWT) Co-developed by the American Welding Society and Resistance Welding Manufacturing Alliance (RWMA), provides a benchmark to evaluate resistance welding personnel and separates the qualified from the untested. All staffing levels who work daily in resistance welding - engineers, technicians, skilled tradesmen, quality control managers, supervisors and more - can benefit from becoming CRWT certified.  

  The CRWT exam tests the candidate’s knowledge, skills and abilities in conducting the setup, operation, maintenance, testing and quality control of resistance welding equipment. To help prepare CRWT candidates prepare prior to taking the exam, AWS now has a week-long online, instructor-led seminar, with two sessions being offered in March and July. The first online session starts March 16-24; the second is July 19-28. Both sessions are accepting registrants.

  “Until now, the only real measuring stick for employers to gauge an individual’s knowledge of the resistance welding process was to ask if they had taken the RWMA welding course,” Don DeCorte, Vice President, RoMan Manufacturing, Inc. explains. “The fact that it will be managed and maintained in the same way that all AWS certifications are managed will allow employers to know before they hire someone that they have a specific working knowledge of the process. This is win/win for both employer and employee.”

  When employers hire CRWTs - or have existing personnel certified – they reinforce their organization’s commitment to quality by retaining skilled personnel who have the knowledge and experience to operate and maintain equipment, improve product quality, increase productivity, reduce fabrication costs, and positively impact the bottom line. Well-trained resistance welding operators, technicians and engineers with the CRWT credential can have created a viable path toward a rewarding and lucrative career in the resistance welding industry.

  For more information on this new certification, go to www.aws.org/crwt

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  About AWS

  The American Welding Society is the worldwide authority in the development of standards, certifications and educational programming for the welding, allied joining and cutting community. We are a not-for-profit organization committed to connecting the welding industry to our extensive collection of resources, informing our members of technological advancements and developing the next generation of welding professionals with the help of the AWS Foundation. AWS serves nearly 70,000 members worldwide and is composed of 22 Districts with 250 Sections and Student Chapters. For more information, visit the American Welding Society's website at http://www.aws.org

• American Welding Society Revamps Welding Digest (Aug 13, 2021)

  Welding Digest, the American Welding Society's premier digital news source for the welding industry, is revamped to offer readers more of what they want: trending topics, the latest industry news, and much more.

  Welding Digest is a digital resource that provides readers with innovative content, delivering welding and allied professionals exciting news and information directly related to the welding/fabrication industry. A daily source of welding news, topics covered in the online publication include welding and inspection tips, welding industry insights and analysts, and more.

  "Welding Digest's content is carefully created and curated by the AWS Publications and AWS Foundation departments to bring the welding community the latest and most relevant welding-industry information," said Carlos Guzman, Managing Editor, Digital and Design; Editor, Inspection Trends and Welding Journal en Español. "Whether you're looking for tips on how to advance your career and be inspired, looking for the latest AWS news and events information, or looking to keep up to date with welding and inspection technology, Welding Digest has something noteworthy for everyone in the welding community."

  The recently revamped digital site is designed for easy reading and user-friendly navigation. Visitors to the site can also take advantage of the archives to find numerous topics related to their interests or field.

  To view this online publication, please visit weldingdigest.org

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  About AWS 

  The American Welding Society is the worldwide authority in the development of standards, certifications and educational programming for the welding, allied joining and cutting community. We are a not-for-profit organization committed to connecting the welding industry to our extensive collection of resources, informing our members of technological advancements and developing the next generation of welding professionals with the help of the AWS Foundation. AWS serves nearly 70,000 members worldwide and is composed of 22 Districts with 250 Sections and Student Chapters. For more information, visit the American Welding Society's website at http://www.aws.org.

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