EWI and CWB Group are pleased to introduce The American Welding Program, a multifaceted educational platform available to participants in the United States and its territories.
Combining EWI’s real-world experience and engineering expertise with CWB’s extensive training network and online resources, The American Welding Program (AWP) promises to provide enrollees with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the U.S. welding industry.
AWP offers a variety of learning options to meet the training needs of three different constituencies:
- Professionals in the industry, including welders, welding inspectors, and engineers who seek to expand their education, enhance their personal skills, and boost their career potential. There are many topics to choose from, and most of the trainings can be completed through a flexible, web-based learning platform.
- Manufacturing and fabrication companies that want customized training courses for their employees. Drawing from both EWI and CWB resources, specialized courses can be formulated to address internal workforce needs such as retraining or advanced skills upgrading. Different formats are available to accommodate customer companies including online self-study, in-person instruction, or a combination of the two.
- College and high school students, i.e., the “workforce of the future.” AWP has developed a comprehensive curriculum in welding and metal fabrication that can be deployed in secondary and post-secondary settings. Aligned to support the AWS SENSE standards, the course of study sets up students for success in the welding field.
AWP made its debut at FABTECH in October and is ready for your employees and/or your company to adopt for use. If you have questions about the program or wish to establish a new training initiative now at your company, contact Jess Tracey at [email protected]. You can also learn more about the program by visiting www.americanweldingprogram.org.
In 2022, EWI, of Columbus, Ohio, and CWB Group, of Milton, Ontario, announced a strategic alliance to serve and promote materials joining and allied technology services (MJATS) in Canada, the United States, and beyond. Unified in their mission, CWB, EWI, and the CWB Foundation work to advance workforce development, champion public safety, and deliver innovative and meaningful solutions that contribute to a strong economy and a better world. Learn more: cwbgroup.org | ewi.org