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The American Welding Society is pleased to announce this year’s National Welding Month theme: "Connected by Welding: Bridging Communities and Industries." Since 1996, AWS has recognized April as National Welding Month, celebrating welding’s essential role in our world. 

“National Welding Month is an opportunity to highlight the welding profession’s impact and inspire future generations to explore careers in our industry,” said Cassie Burrell, Vice President, Marketing, Communications & Strategy. “From training our workforce to building structures and products that keep the world moving, welding offers limitless possibilities for those ready to take up the torch.”

Throughout April, AWS will host special activities, social media campaigns, and exclusive promotions to engage welders, students, educators, and industry professionals.

Highlights of National Welding Month 2025

My Welding Story on Instagram – Welders across the industry, including AWS President Richard L. Holdren, will share their personal journeys in welding. Stories will be featured daily on @americanweldingsociety.

️ Weld Wednesday Podcast Special Episode – On April 2, AWS President Richard L. Holdren joins host Jason Becker to discuss “The State of the Welding Industry: 2025 Insights and Predictions.” Tune in at weld.ng/podcast.

#NWM2025 Social Media Activities

• Welding Facts & Stats – Eye-opening insights on industry growth, job demand, and welding’s global impact.
• “What It’s Like to Be a Welder” Video Series – A behind-the-scenes look at different career paths in welding.
• Thank-a-Mentor – A chance to recognize the mentors who helped shape welding careers.
• Share Your Welding Journey Video Challenge – Share your welding journey and tag three friends for a chance to win.
• Community Spotlight – Weekly features on AWS Sections making a difference.
• Welding Around the World – Stories showcasing welding’s global reach.

️ Exclusive National Welding Month Discounts

• AWS Membership Incentives – Special offers for new and renewing members, including extended membership benefits and giveaways.
• Save on AWS Books & Online Learning – 35% off the Welding Handbook and 15% off self-paced online courses.
• AWS Foundation Torchbearer Pledge – Support workforce development and receive exclusive AWS Foundation-branded gear.

Giveaways

• Enter to win A3.0M/A3.0:2025—Be among the first to own the newly updated Standard Welding Terms & Definitions reference.
• AWS Custom Helmet – A chance to win a one-of-a-kind AWS welding helmet.

National Welding Month is an opportunity to celebrate the people and professions that shape our workforce, strengthen infrastructure, and drive innovation in manufacturing. AWS invites the welding community to take part in this month-long celebration by engaging in activities that honor every facet of the industry and those who keep it moving forward.

For full details and participation opportunities, visit aws.org/nwm2025.

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About AWS: The American Welding Society is the worldwide authority in the development of standards, certifications and educational programming for the welding, allied joining and cutting community. We are a not-for-profit organization committed to connecting the welding industry to our extensive collection of resources, informing our community of technological advancements and developing the next generation of welding professionals with the help of the AWS Foundation. AWS serves over 60,000 members worldwide, is composed of 22 Districts with 250 Sections and Student Chapters, and includes 3,000 volunteers in over 200 technical committees, subcommittees and task groups. For more information, visit the American Welding Society’s website at aws.org.