March 2016 Meeting
Please click “Read More” for details.
February 2016 Meeting
Please click “Read More” for details.
24th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser - May 7, 2016
Please click “Read More” for details.
January 2016 Meeting [EVENT SUMMARY]
Please click “Read More” for details.
November 2015 Meeting 2
Please click “Read More” for details.
January 2016 Meeting
Please click “Read More” for details.
Section News and Events Archives
|
Chairman Charlie Crumpton III Crumpton Welding Supply 1602 34 Street N. Tampa, FL 33605 P: (727) 525-2177 E: awsfloridawestcoastsection@gmail.com |
Vice Chairman Robert Brewington Bureau Veritas 812 Chadworth Ave. Seffner, FL 33584 P: (813) 892-0887 E: rbrewington@verizon.net |
Secretary Damen Johnson Tampa Steel Erecting Company 5127 Bloomingdale Ave. Tampa, FL 33619 P: (813) 677-7184 E: cmcdamen@msn.com |
|
Treasurer Ray Monson Bureau Veritas 13824 Walsingham Rd. Largo, FL 34644 P: (813) 918-7436 E: raymond.monson@us.bureauritas.com |
Forbes - Economy's Tragic Mismatch - July 26, 2016
It is a very insightful article that points out that the lack of skilled labor is the major problem facing our future needs by businesses in the US. A focus of the article is placed by Mr. Karlgaard on welders and the shortage of skilled welders needed for the future. It is very important that the focus on skills training and the skills trades are receiving coverage and exposure at this level.
As all of you know, it is a real effort we have at AWS and the AWS Foundation to focus more resources and scholarships for welding training. Articles such as this substantiate that our focus is on target for industry needs in the US.
2016 AWS Conferences
Quality educational materials – and welding conferences in particular – are just one way your membership serves you. By presenting the latest technology, cutting-edge topics, and industry experts, AWS puts the key to industry expertise and advancement in its members’ hands. Rely on AWS to bring you the highest quality conferences in the welding industry.
- Lasers Conference
August 29-30, 2016 / San Francisco, California
Register by August 9th and save $100 on Early Bird Registration
VIEW FULL CONFERENCES SCHEDULE
Big Bend Community College Student Chapter Builds Battering Ram for Police Armored Vehicle
Welding Thunder 2016
The 5th annual WELDERS WITHOUT BORDERS: WELDING THUNDER TEAM FABRICATION COMPETITION will be held in Las Vegas this November as part of the 2016 FABTECH show. Thank you AWS District 21 for being this year’s sponsor. VIEW THE WELDING THUNDER 2016 PAGE
Welder Training Scholarships (US & Canada)
Welder Training Scholarships are available to AWS Districts to provide funds to students seeking welder training through a trade school, community college, or other facility providing welder training programs, such as Tulsa Welding School and Hobart Institute of Welding Technology; or for an AWS Certified Welder (CW) seminar.
AWS Welder Training Scholarship Overview
Welder Training Scholarship Application
Welder Finds Inspiration In Superheroes
When it comes to finding appreciation for the art of welding, David Landon doesn’t have to look any further than Hollywood. LEARN MORE
AWS Sections, please share this article originally posted on the front page of the Yankton Daily Press and Dakotan on your Facebook pages and with your friends and family.
Diversity in Welding: Welders in the Spotlight Videos
Learn about the inspiring stories of four welders in the welding community.
AWS Weldlink
You can now create your free profile on WeldLink! This is the future of job searching, planning, and management for welders around the world. Sign up today and get started! REGISTER NOW
WOMEN IN WELDING
This video looks at just some of the exciting careers options available to women (and men) who decide to invest their time in the study of welding. VIEW VIDEO
Sponsors