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Sponsored by Lincoln Electric, the 53-foot single-expandable trailer offers visitors an immersive experience with virtual welding on state-of-the-art VRTEX® 360 Virtual Reality Welding Simulators. Each day, the student achieving the highest score on these virtual welding stations will receive a $1,000 scholarship awarded by the AWS Foundation.

November 17-24, 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week. AWS’s proclamation calls on industry leaders and employers to champion apprenticeship programs for individuals from all backgrounds, including those from historically underserved communities.

Airgas was recognized by VIQTORY for the third consecutive year as a military friendly employer. The company continues its 42 year history of supporting veterans and military families, actively recruiting associates with military experience.