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…
Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PST. This is an important meeting because we will be taking nominations and conducting elections for the Section 170 Board of Directors of the 2025/2026 term! As current Chair, I am so proud of all that we have accomplished this past term, and excited for…
It’s that time of year again! Join us Friday, March 28, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, for our 7th Annual Welding Open House at Taft College Career Technical Education!! In addition to the welding skills competition and prizes for the winners, we will also have food, raffle prizes, and welding simulators! You want to…
Come join us in Bakersfield CA! Barnes Welding Supply will be hosting our Section’s Meeting on March 4th at 5:30 PM PST. Exciting news!!! Miller is bringing their handheld laser welding demonstration trailer to Bakersfield!!! Yes, you read that right! Curious about laser welding? Well, now is your chance to try it out!! Miller’s laser welding demo trailer…
On March 15, students from various trades will showcase their skill and expertise in a range of exciting competitions, demonstrating the exceptional work being done by our local high school students in the industrial technology field. Trades event competitions include auto collision & refinishing, technology, auto technology, construction trades, and welding. You will not want…
Our own Section 170 Chair, Alisyn Palla, will be dropping in on the Central Valley Section Meeting scheduled for 5:30pm on January 30th at the College of The Sequoias – Building A for a FREE hand plasma cutting demonstration and dinner! This event is perfect for anyone interested exploring arts through metal sculptures, anyone interested…
Come join us in Bakersfield CA! Kern County Gun Club will be hosting our Section’s Meeting on February 8th at 8:00 AM PST. Spaces are limited to just 40 teams, so secure your spot today! This thrilling event is one you simply can’t afford to miss! Discover all the exciting details about the event, registration process, and fabulous…
Hello! My name is Alisyn Palla, and I am an artist and owner of Meraki Metal Works in Bakersfield, California. I am also the newly elected Chairperson for the American Welding Society Kern Section 170 – your local Section! I am writing not just to introduce myself, but also to personally invite you to attend…