?Join Us 4/24 for Mississippi Bend AEA Regional’s Welding Advisory Committee & Student Night???‍?

The Eastern Iowa American Welding Society is thrilled to announce the upcoming Mississippi Bend AEA Regional Welding Advisory Committee & Student Night! This exciting event is an excellent opportunity for industry professionals, educators, and students to connect, discuss, and strengthen the future of welding in our community. 

Event Details: 

– Title: Mississippi Bend AEA Regional Welding Advisory Committee & Student Night 

– Where: Davenport West High School – 3505 W Locust St, Davenport, IA 52804 

– When: Thursday, April 24, 2025 

– Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM): 

– Industry Trends and Needs: Discussion on current trends, skill requirements, and future workforce demands. 

– Feedback and Recommendations: Input from committee members on program improvements. 

– Discussion on Challenges: Exploring solutions to industry and program challenges. 

– Any Other Business: Open floor for additional topics and questions. 

Student Night Agenda (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM):

– Timed Project Builds (Davenport West) 

– Mobile Construction Welding (Pleasant Valley) 

– Production Welding (North Scott) 

– Dual Shield Welding (Muscatine) 

– AWS D1.1 Groove Weld Certifications 

– TIG Welding (Louisa-Muscatine) 

– Entry-Level Basic Skills (Various) 

– Plasma Table Operations (Davenport West) 

– NDT Dye Penetrant of a Student Weld (Camanche) 

– High School Registered Apprenticeship Information 

This event demonstrate valuable insights and hands-on experiences that will inspire and engage participants. We strongly encourage your attendance to help shape the future of welding education and workforce development. 

For more information, please contact: 

Andy Zinn  – Email: zinnan@davenportschools.org

RSVP: zinnan@davenportschools.org ; April 23, 2025

Location: Davenport West High School – 3505 W Locust St, Davenport, IA 52804