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In this month's edition of Weld Wednesday, I sit down with industry experts Scott Ellsworth and Joe Young to discuss the benefits of setting up apprenticeships for your company. They share their knowledge on how to utilize the resources provided by the American Welding Society (AWS) to establish effective training programs for your employees. By building your workforce from the ground up with apprenticeships, you can ensure that all of your employees receive the same training and possess the same skills, leading to a more cohesive and efficient team. Join us as we delve into the details of how to get started with apprenticeship programs and discover why the cost and time investment is well worth it. Tune in and learn how to take your company to the next level with a strong workforce.

Resources:

 Become an AWS Member Here 

Get AWS Certifications Here 

For more information on the Welding Apprenticship Program Click Here

For additional information on Apprenticeships click Here 

 

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In this bonus Weld Wednesday Episode, I am sitting down with the World Skills Competitors from 1993 to present. These men have all Represented the USA in Welding at the World Skills Competition. The amount of talent, knowledge and skill between them is truly insane. 

Resources in this episode:

Welding Kits

www.Weldermade.com 

Information on how to get involved with AWS

www.AWS.org 

Email Martica Ventura for more information on Volunteering or participating in Skills

Mventura@aws.org

Information on Skills USA and World Skills

www.Skillsusa.org

www.Worldskills.org

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In this month's episode of Weld Wednesday w/AWS I am talkingg with Rob Murray a career diver who specializes in Underwater Welding and Inspection. 

 

For more information on how you can get involved with the American Welding Society click here 

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Dr. Rick Polanin has been one of my greatest influences on my journey as an Educator. He was one of my Instructors at the AWS Instructors Institute back in 2015. I recently had the opportunity to sit back down and chat with him for this month's Weld Wednesday episode. 

Follow the American Welding Society on Instagram @americanweldingsociety

Check out their website for more information on how you can get involved. www.AWS.org 

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In this episode of Weld Wednesday w/ AWS, I am chatting with Chloe Hudson about her experience prepping for the CWI. We dive in to discuss study strategies, the breakdown of the Exam and other great tips on how to become a CWI. 

 

Follow Chloe on Instagram: @arcweldingangel

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Become an AWS Member Click Here

For Information on the CWI process Click Here

For information on the Welding Summit Click Here

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In this weeks episode, I am catching up with my buddy J. Jones. He's been instructing at the Instructors Institute for about 20 years. He works with the Harris Corporation and specializes in all things Oxo-Fuel. We chat about the versatility of the Oxy-Fuel system when it comes to soldering, brazing, welding and cutting. 

 

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In this episode, I am chatting with Steve Snyder (AWS), Theresa Melfi (Lincoln Electric) and Michael Ellisor (Texas High School Welding Series) about the upcoming Welding Summit taking place in The Woodlands Texas August 24th-26th. 

 

For more information, or to sign up for the Weld Summit, click Here

Bill Komlos has volunteered with AWS for a number of years and has a very impressive background in Codes and Specs. In this episode we dive into his history as a volunteer with AWS and how he's worked up through the ranks to serve on various Code Committees. 

 

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In this episode, I am chatting with Steve Snyder, a walking encyclopedia when it comes to welding codes and standards. Steve has traveled around the globe inspecting welds and helping companies improver their welding processes and standards. In this episode, we talk about the CWI, CWS and CWF.

Helpful Links

American Welding Society

Certified Welder

Certified Accredited Testing Facility

Certified Welding Fabricator

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Welding Certifications

Welding Summit August 24-26, 2022

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Today I am chatting with Gary Konarska Executive Director and CEO of the American Welding society. Gary is such a cool guy, down to earth and has a really cool story of how welding has provided him a great career. We talk about his welding journey, automation, sub arc welding, overseas travel and the current state of the industry.

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This month’s episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS ,is all about getting involved with your local AWS sections. Today's guest is Darrill Gaschler who is the Senior Manager of Sections and Student Chapters. Darrill is a great resource for local sections and today we discuss how and why you should start attending section meetings if you haven’t done so already.

Resources:

aws.org

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In this month's episode of Weld Wednesday w/ AWS I am talking with Daryl Peterson about the several changes in the D1.1 2020 edition of the Structural Steel Code. If you are a current CWI this is a great overview of the changes that have taken place. If you are planning on taking the CWI Exam soon, this is a great episode to hear about what things you may want to consider to help you prepare for the exam. 

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In this month's episode of Weld Wednesday w/ AWS I am talking with Daryl Peterson about the several changes in the D1.1 2020 edition of the Structural Steel Code. If you are a current CWI this is a great overview of the changes that have taken place. If you are planning on taking the CWI Exam soon, this is a great episode to hear about what things you may want to consider to help you prepare for the exam.  Resources: aws.org Follow AWS on Instagram: @americanweldingsociety Arc Junkies Podcast: www.arcjunkies.com Follow Arc Junkies on Instagram: @arcjunkiespodcast

Today we're making history on the show, we have 4 guests on to discuss AWS Student Sections. We are joined by Darrill Gashler who is the Senior Manager of Sections and Student Chapters with the AWS, Cindy Galbavy and her Student Byren Stoner from the Helana High School Student Section in Helana Montana and Lyle Palm the Chief Academics Officer at Workshops for Warriors. In this episode we are talking all about AWS Student Sections and how and why you should get involved. This is an opportunity that I wish I had when I was welding in High School. There are so many benefits for students participating in AWS Student Sections.

You can find more information on Student Sections here:

https://www.aws.org/membership/page/student-chapters

To become an AWS Student Member follow this link:

https://www.aws.org/membership/student

Follow Byren Stoner on Instagram: @Byren.Stoner

For more information on the AWS and some of the benefits and resources available, check them out here:

https://www.aws.org

For more information on Workshops for Warriors checkout their site here:

https://wfw.org

You can follow Workshops for Warriors on Instagram: @Workshopsforwarriors