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Welcome to the homepage of AWS Section 154, your local chapter of the American Welding Society. Our mission is to support and advance the welding community through local meetings, professional development opportunities, and access to valuable resources.
Upcoming Events & Meetings
Don’t miss out on the latest opportunities to connect, learn, and grow with AWS Section 154. Check out our upcoming meetings and events below, and join us as we continue to advance the welding industry together.
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Next AWS Meeting 12/10/24
Hope everyone is doing great! The next AWS section meeting will be Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held at Owen Steel Company, 727 Mauney Dr, Columbia, SC 29201. Anyone is welcome to join us, so feel free to forward this invite to anyone interested or I may have missed in this initial…
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AWS Meeting – 10/23/24
Time and Date: October 23rd – 6:30 P.M. Location: MTC Beltline Campus – CBIT Room 101 Address: 316 South Beltline Boulevard Columbia, SC 29205 The Section will be providing food for the meeting. We are going to have a technical presentation presented by Paul Lennox on Heat Input/ Heat Straightening. Thank you for you continued…
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FABTECH Oct 15, 2024
Starts: Oct 15, 2024 09:00 (ET)Ends: Oct 17, 2024 17:00 (ET) North America’s Largest Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding and Finishing Event FABTECH heads to Orange County Convention Center, October 15-17, 2024, and provides a convenient “one-stop-shop” venue where you can meet with 1,500+ world-class suppliers, discover innovative solutions, and find the tools to improve productivity and increase…
Member Benefits
By joining AWS Section 154, you gain access to a wealth of resources:
- Free access to AWS standards and codes such as AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code.
- Continuing education opportunities to enhance your professional skills.
- Networking with professionals in the welding industry.
For more information, visit our student membership guide page
Latest News
Stay informed with the latest updates from AWS Section 154 and overall updates in the industry. Our news section keeps you up to date with deadlines, project announcements, and community events.
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More Gen-Z students enrolling in trade schools, helping fill a skilled worker shortage
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Vocational-focused community colleges in South Carolina and nationwide are seeing an increase in admissions. Enrollment boost According to The National Student Clearinghouse, enrollment grew 16% in trade schools from 2022-2023. It mirrors a similar trend at Midlands Technical College’s welding program in Columbia, SC. Recent data from the school found a 22%…
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Student Photo Submissions
Do you want your photos featured? We warmly encourage every student in our section to share their welding videos or photos with us. By doing so, you will help us highlight the remarkable skills and talents of our young welders to a broader audience within the industry! To submit your work, email submissions@awssection154.org using your…
Call to Action
Are you ready to join AWS Section 154? Become a member today to start enjoying exclusive benefits and connecting with other professionals in the welding industry.