I’m excited to invite you to join us in supporting Taft College’s 8th Annual AWS Welding Open House on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Taft College Welding Facility (809 Black Gold Court, Taft, CA).
This event is a great opportunity to connect with students, instructors, and community partners while celebrating the welding programs that help build our industry’s future workforce.
This year’s Open House includes:
A chance for competitors to win a POWER MIG® 140 MP® as the first place prize
Additional raffle items and giveaways
A hot meal for attendees
Hands on time with the welding simulator
And more!!!
AWS Kern Section 170 is proud to support this event, and we invite our members to attend, participate, and help strengthen our connection with local welding education programs. Know someone who might be interested in getting more involved with AWS or our local welding community? Bring them, too!
If you or your company would like to contribute raffle prizes or other support, your generosity will directly enhance the experience for students and community members. Contributions of any size are appreciated.
To RSVP, please use the QR code provided on the attached event flyer or contact Instructor Bryan Payne at (661) 805 4265.
Thank you for your continued commitment to our welding community. I hope to see you there!
Warm regards,
Alisyn Palla
Chair, AWS Kern Section 170
