Recap: October 2025 Section Meeting

Date of Event: 10/23/2025

Location: Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545

Number of Attendees: 70

Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Randy Emery, AWS District #22 Director

“The Value of Professional Networking: Finding Success in Your Welding Community”

Event Summary: Chabot College Welding was pleased to host an overflow crowd from institutions around the Bay Area for Randy Emery’s presentation on the value of professional networking. Students and Faculty from Chabot College, Las Positas College, Laney College, Los Medanos College, Eden Regional Occupation Program, Mission Valley Regional Occupation Program, and James Logan High School were in attendance as were representatives from Pacific Gas and Electric and Fronius Welding. Before and after the presentation attendees had an opportunity to socialize and network. Students were also encouraged to take advantage of free AWS Student Memberships and apprised of AWS scholarship opportunities.

Randy delivered his presentation to an overflow crowd. Students enjoyed dinner courtesy of the AWS SF Section consisting of 25 Costco pizzas and snacks. Hungry for more than just knowledge they ate it all up.