Welding Changed My Life

Welding has the power to transform. It turns raw steel into bridges, ships, aircraft, and the infrastructure that supports whole communities. And just as welding can bring a city to life, it can also reshape individual lives. 

This April marks 30 years of AWS celebrating National Welding Month, a time to spotlight the welding industry and the professionals who keep it moving forward. In honor of that mission, we share three stories of transformation. Each highlights a different path into welding, but tog..