The AWS Student Chapter @ Rockland BOCES 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
Classroom:
- Work with Local chapter to bring in guest speakers, virtually and in person
- Create and further communication with local welding shops to build networks within class for upcoming graduates
- Establish a yearly welding competition within the shop and eventually the region at the high school lever
- Promote membership and comradery through events like a pizza party in the fall and BBQ in the spring
Fundraising/Projects:
Fabricate and sell projects for local charities and/or programs like SkillsUSA to support competitors
Project examples to raise money:
- Metal flowers
- CNC cut signs
- Marquee lights for specific causes( Breast cancer awareness)
“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”.
“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.”
“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”
