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The AWS Student Chapter @ Strom Thurmond Career Center welcomes you to learn more about our Student Chapter, its members, and our efforts to live the mission of the American Welding Society: a nonprofit organization with a global mission to advance the science, technology and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes, including brazing, soldering and thermal spraying.
Student Chapter Goals
Student Chapter Goals
- To educate, certify, prepare, and train students.
- Prepare students for job and career readiness.
- Provide real world certifications and portfolios displaying knowledge and skills.
- Connect students, companies, and the community with the program.
“I love welding. The meetings and the shop were a lot of fun and are the reason I want to weld. I am actually currently in a program at Fabtech California pursuing additional certifications and knowledge surrounding welding. I cannot wait until I began working”.
![Justin Lopez](https://awssection.com/losangeles-inlandempire/wp-content/plugins/elementor/assets/images/placeholder.png)
“Welding is exactly what I want to do in the career. More specifically, I want to become a certified welding instructor and run my own shop one day. The chapter has given me a lot of extra time to gain experience in this field.”
![Luciano ortiz](https://awssection.com/losangeles-inlandempire/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2021/03/Luciano-Ortiz-Member2019-Chair-2020.jpg)
“Welding is something very special. Welding gave me a goal and a sense of purpose. I feel as if I now know what I want to do”
![Ramon](https://awssection.com/losangeles-inlandempire/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2021/03/Ramon.jpg)
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