numerous ideas to take home and things that I
want to do in my own program.”
The Welding Summit program was designed to
help educators understand how manufacturing
and contractor technology is changing and also
familiarize them with the latest technologies used
in the welding industry.
Participants heard and interacted with a panel of
industry experts including Blake Craft, director
of welding application and compliance, Trinity
Industries, Inc.; Monica Pfarr, corporate director,
workforce development, American Welding
Society; Patrick Henry, corporate director,
education services, American Welding Society; and
Steve Sumner, vice president, global equipment,
Lincoln Electric.
“Programs like this are crucial because
manufacturers are asking for skilled and
knowledgeable prospective employees. This
helps us educate the instructors on what is
necessary in today’s world,” added Henry. “Creating
viable programs for economic development in
regions across the country is a must to build a
knowledgeable, skilled workforce.”
“This event gives Lincoln Electric the opportunity
to build a relationship between AACC, its member
schools and our company,” says Jason Scales,
business manager, educational products and
services, Lincoln Electric. “We want to work
together to create optimized talent pipelines for
real jobs in every region and industry.”
For more information on Lincoln Electric, visit
www.lincolnelectric.com.
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