(MIAMI, FLORIDA) - The American Welding Society (AWS) has announced that U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) has approved its National Guideline Standard (NGS) for a Registered Welding Automation Specialist Apprenticeship, establishing a nationally recognized framework for training skilled professionals in automated welding.

This milestone underscores AWS’s commitment to advancing training opportunities in welding automation.

“The welding industry is evolving, with automation playing a key role in shaping its future,” AWS Associated Director Joe Young said. “The Welding Automation Specialist Apprenticeship Program will help bridge skill gaps in the Welding Industry by offering a structured pathway for training and upskilling individuals in welding automation.”

The National Guideline Standards provide a framework for employers to model training for the next generation of Welders on real-world welding automation applications, while providing structured learning in advanced technologies.

Apprentices gain paid, on-the-job experience, ensuring they develop the skills needed to support industry demand.

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