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AWS Colorado Section Hosts Successful High School Welding Competition

As any experienced welder can tell you, a large portion of the welding workforce is nearing retirement, and there simply isn’t enough labor to fill in the gaps that will be left behind. This is true from both a physical and mental standpoint, as the older generation has a knowledge base that spans several decades.

The industry isn’t immune to this challenge and has been deploying several tactics to inspire young people to consider a..