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Slots are filling up fast for our Summer Training Sessions! Get trained, housed, fed and spiffed for just $49! Go here for info & registration: https://engineeringyourfuture.org/weld-ed-announces-2026-summer-workshops-for-welding-educators/

TODAY @ 4pm EST! Join here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/CzqHLpz_QaerVnPpvxumtA #/registration

Weld-Ed's monthly “Office Hours” Zoom meet-up happens on the first Wednesday of every month and features a panel of experts addressing your toughest questions about welding education and training.

It's your go-to resource for expert insight and practical advice. Tune in and elevate your welding knowledge! Click here to join in on TODAY'S convo! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/CzqHLpz_QaerVnPpvxumtA #/registration

Weld-Ed has launched its "Certified Welding Educator" program (WECWE), a specialized certification that offers a viable solution for school districts throughout the U.S. that are struggling to locate qualified, experienced and properly trained welding instructors.

Find out more here: https://www.weld-ed.org/welding-educator-certification/

Weld-Ed is offering its 2026 professional development workshop series, which features seven state-of-the-art training modules conducted throughout the U.S. and designed exclusively for welding educators, instructors and industrial trainers.

Workshops are just $49 each and include a complete set of downloadable, classroom-ready training materials, hotel accommodations, daily lunches served at the training site, and special Weld-Ed merchandise.

Workshop Registration Website: https://bit.ly/2026WeldEdTraining

The National Center for Welding Education and Training (Weld-Ed) has announced its 2026 professional development workshop series, which features seven state-of-the-art training modules developed exclusively for welding educators, instructors and industrial trainers.

The hands-on instructional workshops offer participants a broad selection of affordable interactive training conducted this Summer at teaching facilities located across the U.S. Workshop participants earn four Continuing Education Units and 40 Professional Development Hours.

The affiliate cost of each workshop is just $49 and includes a complete set of downloadable, classroom-ready training materials, hotel accommodations, daily lunches served at the training site, and exclusive Weld-Ed merchandise.

DETAILS AND REGISTRATION INFO HERE:
https://engineeringyourfuture.org/weld-ed-announces-2026-summer-workshops-for-welding-educators/

We've just announced our 2026 Summer Training Workshops for Welding Educators, Instructors and Industrial Trainers. Click the link below for details, dates, locations and registration. (Each session is only $49 and includes training materials, daily lunch AND hotel accommodations!) https://engineeringyourfuture.org/weld-ed-announces-2026-summer-workshops-for-welding-educators/

The winter edition of Torchlight is out for your reading enjoyment! Are you on our quarterly e-newsletter distribution list?

TORCHLIGHT: Resources for Welding Educators The Latest News and Resources from the National Center for Welding Education & Training.

⚠️ Are These Welding Productivity Mistakes Slowing You Down?

From bottlenecks to wasted motion, small inefficiencies can lead to big costs on the shop floor. Our latest blog breaks down the Top 5 Welding Productivity Mistakes—and shows you how to fix them.

⬇️ If you're aiming for smoother operations, stronger output, and better margins, this is a must-read.

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Weld-Ed Partner, College of the Canyons, Launches Development of New Advanced Technology Center

A longtime Weld-Ed regional center and partner, College of the Canyons, has recently announced plans to construct the College of the Canyons Advanced Technology Center (ATC) on the college's Valencia, California campus. READ MORE ABOUT COC's WELDING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM HERE: https://www.canyons.edu/academics/welding/index.php

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Prospects of a career in engineering and welding engineering Engineering Your Future is an educational program designed to introduce students to the prospects of a career in engineering and welding engineering.

The Fall issue of our Torchlight newsletter is out! It's got lots of useful information and free resources for educators.
Get it here:

TORCHLIGHT: Resources for Welding Educators The Latest News and Resources from the National Center for Welding Education & Training.

Have you check out our Weld-Ed Podcast YouTube Channel? We've got some exciting special guests coming up for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026! Here's a rundown of upcoming releases:

September 24 - Mark & Joel compare Community College & University Programs

November 19 - Jason Becker on Developing Welding Podcasts

January 14, 2026 - Jim & Dan discuss Community College Programs

March 11 - Jason Schmidt talks about the Lincoln Electric Educational Offerings

May 6 - Nick Peterson outlines the SkillsUSA Scoring Method

Click below to tune in!

Weld-Ed Podcast Welcome to the Official Weld-Ed Podcast YouTube Channel. We got some exciting special guests coming up for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026! So be sure to like and subscribe. Podcasts (release date) 2025 September 24 Mark & Joel Community college & university program comparison November 19 Jason....