Hello AWS Kern Section members! You’re invited to our next member meeting, and this is an important one – we’ll be nominating and voting for the 2026/2027 board term, so your voice and your vote matter. Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026Time: 5:30 PMLocation: 3311 Fairhaven Drive, Bakersfield, CAFood & drinks: Included RSVP: kern@awssections.org On the Agenda: Nominations for the 2026/2027 boardElections…
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…
Dear AWS Kern Section 170 Members, As Chair of the Kern Section, I’m excited to invite you to join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026, for the Regional Occupational Center’s Industrial Trades Skills Competition (ITSC) Day. This event is one of the most meaningful opportunities we have to show up for the next generation of welders…
Join us in person for the AWS KERN SECTION 170 – NETWORKING EVENT on Monday, February 2 from 5:30PM-8:30PM PST. Featuring Guest Presenter: DAVID MADERO Metal sculptor • Creative welder • Judge/Host on Netflix’s Metal Shop Masters Live presentation + creative welding demonstration Learn techniques, get inspired, meet local welders, makers, students, and industry pros. 🔥Tri-tip sandwiches 🥤 Drinks…