As part of the application process, you’ll need to take a written test to get an American Welding Society (AWS) certification. Before starting their own business, a welder will need to become ...

The AWS Foundation’s scholarships support welding education at every level, from short-term training programs to degree-based learning. In 2024, 64% of scholarship recipients pursued technical ...

By their senior year, the students are skilled enough to make AWS D9.1 and D1.1 welding certification tests, which is an industry certification in welding.

MIAMI, Fla. — The American Welding Society (AWS) Foundation has doubled the amount of its Welding Workforce Grant from $25,000 to up to $50,000 per facility. The grants provide money for welding ...