Meet Joe Young, American Welding Society
Washington Maritime Careers is presented by the NW Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology. The Center, which is part of Skagit Valley College, focuses on strengthening the connections between education and the industry to meet the technical workforce needs of the Washington State maritime industry.
Meet Joe Young, Senior Manager of Workforce Development, for the American Welding Society, and check out the video to a learn about the incredible opportunities offered in a welding career and see why Joe is excited about the future of welding. Founded in 1919, the American Welding Society is a nonprofit organization with a global mission: to advance the science, technology, and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes worldwide, including brazing, soldering, and thermal spraying.
By fostering knowledge, embracing change, and providing real-world opportunities through scholarships, fellowships, and workforce development, AWS provides the tools to help members succeed—and to inspire future generations of welding professionals. Learn more at https://www.aws.org/.
Joining Ann Avary, Director of the Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology, in this video are Sarah Patterson and Lindsey Williams.
Sarah is with the AGC Education Foundation whose mission is to introduce students to rewarding construction careers and develop them for future success in the industry. Developed by the Associated General Contractors of Washington Education Foundation and its construction industry partners, Core Plus Construction introduces students to careers in the construction industry. Students learn real-world skills that give them a clear advantage in pursuing entry level positions, apprenticeships, post-secondary certificates, or college degrees. Learn more at https://www.constructionfoundation.org/.
Lindsey is with the Agriculture & Natural Resource Center of Excellence (ANR), housed at Walla Walla Community College. The Center enhances the agricultural and natural resource industry in Washington State by supporting programs offered at community and technical colleges—serving 23 of the state’s 34 colleges. ANR services ensure the efficient use of resources for workforce development activities and initiatives by nurturing a culture of cooperation within the college system, and is a resource to promote agriculture and natural resource education, expand and strengthen degree/certificate programs, and facilitate professional development for college faculty. Learn more at https://coewa.org/anr.