To help celebrate Women's History Month, AWS will be hosting a one day mini - conference: Women in Welding: Design in the Workplace 2022. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from women in the industry who design PPE, create blueprints, and design and develop products and services. This will lead into the kickoff of National Welding Month this April. We will be sharing more with you about National Welding Month next month in our March Student Chapter Solutions Conversation which will focus on Preparing your AWS Student Chapter for National Welding Month.
What is your Student Chapter doing to celebrate Women in Welding and National Welding Month? Join the conversation on our Student Community in the Member Network and share with us your activities, events, and projects for a chance to win some AWS swag! You can also email your events and activities to Evelyn at eandino@aws.org.
In 2022 our goal will be to open the line of communication between AWS HQ and all Chapter leaders and provide one on one support where needed. If your Chapter is having difficulties conducting meetings, events, or retaining student engagement, please reach out to me. We will be happy to bounce ideas and provide the necessary support to get your Chapter back on track!
In an effort to streamline our communication with each Student Chapter and to cover items that are important, we highly recommend taking your time and read this month’s AWS Student Chapter Newsletter thoroughly.
Last Call: Apply for 2022 AWS Leadership Symposium Student Representative slot by 2/11 - Apply Now! Student Application deadline is February 11, 2022!
AWS Student Chapter Solutions Conversations - Review Recording of January Conversation - Join us on Wednesday 3/16 at 11AM EST
Upcoming Conference + 2022 Membership Town Hall - Women in Welding Conference: 3/29 Design in the Workplace 2022 - Membership Town Halls with AWS Executive Director & CEO, Gary Konarska
AWS Foundation Update
1. Last Call: Apply for 2022 AWS Leadership Symposium Student Representative slot by 2/11
In 2022 two events will be held, the first July 24-27, and the second August 7-10. Up to five students will be selected to attend each event. AWS is seeking applications from students who wish to attend the Leadership Symposium in 2022 at AWS Headquarters, in Miami, FL.
If you know of a student whose activities have produced outstanding school and community achievements and who exhibits exceptional leadership skills, the AWS Leadership Symposium will provide an excellent opportunity for him or her to grow these qualities and become a future AWS Section leader.
If you were not able to join us for the January 2022 Conversation, which focused on Understanding the AWS Foundation Scholarship Application Process, we encourage you to review the recording at your convenience to learn more about the scholarship application process and hear other timely updates from AWS HQ.
Plan to join us on Wednesday, 3/16, at 11AM EST for our next AWS Student Chapter Solutions Conversation.
March Topic: Preparing Your Student Chapter for National Welding Month
Overview: Join us as we review how your Chapter can prepare for National Welding Month. We will be sharing new tools and tips on how your Student Chapter can help us celebrate NWM!
We encourage AWS Student Chapter leaders to inform Chapter Members and student peers of all AWS Foundation Scholarship updates. This year alone the AWS Foundation is expecting to award more than $2 million in scholarships. Participating in this webinar will allow students to get familiar with the application process and much more.
Please contact Evelyn Andino (eandino@aws.org) with any questions.
AWS Student Chapter Officers and Advisors are encouraged to participate in our monthly Student Chapter Solutions Conversations.
3. Upcoming Conference + 2022 Membership Town Halls
Women in Welding: Design in the Workplace 2022
Join us for a one-day mini-conference, where attendees will hear from women in the industry who design PPE, create blueprints, design and develop products and services, and how they got into doing it. You may be using Design Thinking instinctively, but this conference will help you use it more intentionally and have your work make a more meaningful impact.
Active AWS Student Members receive COMPLIMENTARY registration!
From Gary: One of my new goals for 2022 is to keep you all updated on what's happening "behind the scenes" at AWS Headquarters. As a result, I'll be starting live, streaming quarterly member webinars highlighting important company milestones and updates that I present during quarterly AWS Staff Town Hall meetings. All sessions will be recorded and uploaded to the Member Network the following day, so if you can't join me, you'll still be able to learn what's going on here at AWS HQ.
Click here to view the recording of the Q4 2021 Town Hall that was conducted on Tuesday, February 1st.
Click on the links below to register for the upcoming 2022 Town Halls (all times are 1:00pm EST):
Applications for National, District, and Section Scholarships are now open with a deadline of March 1st. More than $2 million in scholarships will be awarded in 2022. Students attending technical schools, two-year college, and four-year universities are eligible to apply. Visit www.aws.org/scholarships to learn more.
Check out this article to learn how you can make your application stand out from the rest!
On-Demand Webinar Covers Scholarship Application Process If you have ever wanted an in-depth presentation on the AWS Foundation Scholarship to share with students in your area, look no further than the on-demand presentation Understanding the AWS Foundation Scholarship Application Process
Scholarship Program Administrators Nazdhia Prado and Whitney Minor discuss the different types of scholarships available and provide a detailed look at the various components and requirements of the application, providing helpful tips along the way. The webinar can be viewed here or at www.aws.org/webinars.
Don't Forget!
Did you know that we are hosting a Student Chapter Helmet Giveaway?
The American Welding Society Foundation is providing auto-darkening welding helmets, courtesy of Jackson Safety, to be used to inspire and/or enhance AWS Student Chapter activity.
Simply complete the online request form, and a representative of the AWS will follow up. Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first come first served basis based on information supplied in the form.
Please contact Evelyn Andino (eandino@aws.org) with any questions.
One last request: Please share this with your fellow Student Chapter leaders to ensure they stay up-to-speed on all Student Chapter-related news.
About this email:
Each month, I will distribute an electronic newsletter to all Student Chapter Advisors and active Student Chapter Officers (who have a valid email address in our database).
The goal of distributing these newsletters is to effectively communicate important details we want you to be aware of.
I encourage you to discuss these details with your Student Chapter leadership team to ensure everyone is up-to-speed on all relevant news coming from AWS Headquarters as well as a feature on recent successes from some of your colleagues in the field. Reviewing these details as a team is a great way to promote and foster a strong line of communication among Student Chapter leadership as well as within your local Section.
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