AWS “Careers in Welding Mobile Experience” Receives Sponsorship from BlueForge Alliance to promote BuildSubmarines.com

The American Welding Society (AWS) announced today that its Careers in Welding Mobile Experience is now sponsored by BlueForge Alliance (BFA) to promote BuildSubmarines.com, a website powered by BFA that is focused on elevating the submarine mission, integrating the industry demand signal, and aggregating education, training, and career opportunities in the skilled trades.

Since its inception in 1919, AWS has supported U.S. military and defense activities. Under the direction of President Woodrow Wilson and leadership by Comfort A. Adams during World War I, AWS was established to create and uphold welding standards that would ensure the reliability and safety of military vehicles and equipment.

“We are proud to announce a two-year sponsorship of the Careers in Welding Mobile Experience with BlueForge Alliance, and for our collective efforts to be part of the critical mission to build and sustain submarines,” stated Monica Pfarr, Executive Director of the AWS Foundation. “Their sponsorship will enable us to continue to promote welding as a rewarding career path and highlight the essential role the manufacturing workforce plays in our nation’s defense.”

The U.S. Navy estimates that more than 140,000 new skilled workers will be needed over the next decade to meet its submarine production goals while maintaining the current fleet. With this partnership, the Careers in Welding Mobile Experience will reach a national audience with a platform to inspire and educate individuals about the vast career possibilities available within the welding industry, and especially in the military and defense sectors.

The AWS Careers in Welding Mobile Experience is an interactive exhibit that travels across the United States, showcasing the numerous family-sustaining career opportunities within the welding profession. The 53-foot single-expandable trailer offers visitors an immersive experience, offering virtual hands-on welding experiences with state-of-the-art VRTEX® 360 Virtual Reality Welding Simulators provided by sponsor, Lincoln Electric.

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About the AWS Foundation: Founded in 1989, the AWS Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the American Welding Society, the nonprofit organization with a global mission to advance the science, technology, and, application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes. The AWS Foundation works to ensure the growth and development of the welding industry through various initiatives, including, career awareness, scholarship programs, and grants to institutions that offer welding education and training. As a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, we rely on the generosity of our partners who understand the value of welding and its role in building a better, stronger economy. aws.org/foundation

About BlueForge Alliance: BlueForge Alliance is a nonprofit, neutral integrator that supports the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Industrial Base initiatives and efforts to strengthen and sustain the maritime manufacturing sector. BFA is a critical partner in the SIB’s mission to ensure industry has the capability, capacity, and resilience to build and maintain America’s next generation of undersea platforms. The organization’s team of experts in a variety of disciplines focus on addressing critical workforce, technology, and supplier development needs. BFA is headquartered in Bryan/College Station, Texas. BlueForge Alliance