Recap: Reading Section Meeting and Robotics Discussion

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Date of Event: 03/06/2026

Location: Berks Career & Technology Center West Campus

Number of Attendees: 20

Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Josh Herrold & Eddie Woodard

Event Summary: Reading Section members were invited to the welding shop at Berks Career & Technology for a tour, meeting and discussion on robotics in the welding field. Dinner was provided for the 20 members who were able to attend.

Group shot of the lab and attendees as the welding lab instructor, Mr. Lazarus, discussed the lab layout and activities of the high school kids in his program.
Partial shot of the group following Mr. Lazarus to a different area of their open shop at Berks Career & Technology Center.
A photo of the side of the open concept lab where the machinery and fabrication takes place. The weld shop has a robotic welder, plate shear, overhead crane, numerous grinding and cutting stations as well as other hand operated machines for students to learn on and use before entering the workforce.