The American Welding Society

ing, fabricating, welding, and finishing event, AWS also participates in other national and international trade shows. AWS members re- ceive The Welding Journal, a monthly magazine dedicated to the welding and manufacturing industries and winner of more than 60 edi- torial and design awards, including the 2014 Florida Magazine Association award for "Best In-Depth Reporting." In addition, AWS publish- es the quarterly magazine Inspection Trends, tailored to materials inspection and testing professionals, which covers new technology, in- dustry trends, and safety. Welding Marketplace is another quarterly publication featuring the newest and hottest welding products and ser- vices in the welding industry. The AWS also offers a broad range of technical papers outlining the latest welding research, processes, and applications, as well as special sessions to explore industry issues. Subjects cover an entire range of industry concerns from the joining of space age materials to production management techniques, testing, quality assurance and more. The AWS also provides international, national, and local educational opportunities including seminars, conferences, individual corporate programs, and online courses. AWS education initiatives span from welding basics to lead- ing-edge technology updates. AWS also offers the award-winning program, SENSE (Schools Excelling through National Skills Education), which offers administrative standards and curriculum guidelines for the qualification of entry-level, advanced, and expert welders in high schools and colleges. The AWS also offers a number of certification programs that recognize and document exper- tise and knowledge in specific welding-related