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The AWS Weld-Off is now scheduled for\u00a0Saturday, April 18, 2026<\/strong>, and will be hosted at the\u00a0Erie County Technical School.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

Registration will begin at 8:00 AM and the event will start at 9:00AM.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Competition Divisions:<\/div>
– Student Welders<\/div>
– Professional Welders<\/div><\/div>

Prizes:\u00a0<\/p>

–\u00a0Students: Scholarships and welding gear<\/p>

– Professionals: Cash prizes and championship belt<\/div>
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Additional Activities:<\/div>
– Virtual Welding Side Event<\/div>
– TIG Aluminum Welding Side Event<\/div>
– 50\/50 Raffle<\/div>
– Chinese Auction<\/div><\/div>

\u27a1\ufe0fEarly Registration:\u00a0Register by\u00a0Saturday, March 7\u00a0and receive bonus 50\/50 raffle and auction tickers!\u00a0<\/p>

\ud83d\udccdLocation:\u00a0Erie County Technical School –\u00a08500 Oliver Rd, Erie, PA 16509<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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