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March 04, 2017 - Angleton students explore welding with mobile classroomANGLETON — Though just a freshman in high school, Manuel Hernandez already knows which career he wants to pursue after graduating. “My goal is to be a welder like my dad and make enough money to buy my own house,” the Angleton High School student said. “I want to make my mom proud.”  Read More
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March 01, 2017 - Welding Trailer Visits Taylor Career CenterThe American Welding Society Welding Trailer made a stop at Taylor Career and Technology Center March 6. “The trailer travels the United States with state of the art welding simulators,” explained Taylor Welding II Instructor Dusty Green. “It only visits high schools; no college and no industry.” Taylor Career Center shop students toured the trailer and had the opportunity to try their hand at welding, as well as learn more about a career path in the industry.  Read More
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September 10, 2016 - Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Fall/Winter EventsFitted with five virtual reality welding simulators, the Trailer welcomes visitors to grab a welding gun and helmet and put their skills to the test. The trailer also features exhibits, videos and career information.  Read More
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April 24, 2016 - American Welding Society at 3i Show and participating in High School AG Career D ...DODGE CITY – Facing a critical shortage of over 400,000 welding professionals by 2025, the American Welding Society (AWS) is taking its Careers in Welding Trailer across the country to give visitors the opportunity to try their hand at welding and learn more about a career path in the industry. WKMA, sponsor of the 62nd Annual 3i SHOW, is excited to be a part of AWS’ 2016 tour schedule.  Read More
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February 11, 2016 - ARC hosts first-time welding expoAmerican River College’s welding technology program, in coordination with the American Welding Society (AWS), hosted the first-ever welding expo at ARC on Saturday. The AWS has a trailer full of welding simulators that they take around the country, and after they contacted ARC about bringing the trailer to campus, welding technology department chair Mark Reese planned an expo around it.  Read More
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February 06, 2016 - American River College seeks to spark interest in welding careersTo help attract and train more welding professionals, American River College on Saturday promoted its technical education programs. According to the American Welding Society and the college, the country will need more than 374,000 welders by 2024. The society co-hosted Saturday’s event, offering virtual reality welding experiences and hands-on demonstrations. Local companies set up booths to offer information and job applications for students and graduates.   Read More
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