W18: Welding the Future: Connecting Education, Certification, Industry

Join us for an engaging conversation on how welding educators and industry leaders are collaborating to prepare the next generation of skilled welders. This discussion will explore innovative partnerships, evolving curriculum needs, and real-world strategies to close the skills gap. You’ll hear from educators, employers, and workforce professionals on what’s working—and what’s next.
Joe Young, Associate Director, AWS Foundation and Panelists