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American Welding Society
Miami, FL

From factory floor to high-rise construction, from military weaponry to home products, AWS continues to lead the way in supporting welding education and technology development to ensure a strong, competitive and exciting way of life for all Americans.

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www.aws.org

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WESCO Gas & Welding Supply Inc.
Prichard, AL

This year WESCO celebrates 48 years of service and continues to practice the same simple philosophy as they did many years ago: the customers always 'Expects the Best' service, before and after the sale.

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www.wescoweld.com

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Selling Manufacturing to a New Generation Published: May 21st, 2014	*Category: News about Welding Classes*


Welders Make $150,000? Bring Back Shop Class Published: April 21st, 2014 by Wall Street Journal/Josh Mandel	*Category: News about Welding Classes*
Taking pride in learning to make and build things can begin in high school. Plenty of jobs await! Read More >>

Manufacturing Academy Aims to Close Skills Gap Published: April 17th, 2013 by The Tampa Tribune / Mike Salinero	*Category: News about Welding Classes*
A survey last year of 109 manufacturing companies in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties showed a chronic need for high-skilled workers, from solderers to machinists to welders. The "skills gap" that the survey revealed exists despite the ongoing efforts of numerous vocational training programs in high schools and community colleges. Read More >>

Construction Academy at Honolulu Community College Published: July 26th, 2011 by Hawaii News Now	*Category: News about Welding Classes*


Naughty and Nice on College Price Published: June 30th, 2011 by Higher Ed	*Category: News about Welding Classes*


Putting Hoosiers Back to Work Starts with Relevant Training Published: May 9th, 2011 by Star Press	*Category: News about Welding Classes*


As preparation for life, students give colleges good grades but high schools fall short Published: April 20th, 2011 by Chicago Tribune	*Category: News about Welding Classes*


Teens Learn Manufacturing Skills Published: January 31st, 2011 by Omaha World Herald	*Category: News about Welding Classes*


Certificate Programs Could Play a Key Role in Meeting the Nation's Educational Goals Published: December 7th, 2010 by Chronicle of Higher Education	*Category: News about Welding Classes*


Adults Learn Basic Welding Skills Published: July 26th, 2010 by Selma Times Journal	*Category: News about Welding Classes*
After training for 10 weeks, Caleb Irving will change his fate. Irving has been unemployed for two years, providing for himself and his two children by working odd jobs in construction. "I was doing anything to get by," Irving said. "It's been really hard trying to find a job." Irving will worry no more, thanks to the free welding program offered at Wilcox Central High School. Read More >>

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