Founded in 1919, the American Welding Society is a nonprofit organization with over 65,000 members and a global mission to advance the science, technology, and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes. AWS develops technical standards, certifications, and educational resources used by professionals throughout the industry. 

As the philanthropic arm of the American Welding Society, the AWS Foundation works to ensure the growth and development of the welding industry through various initiatives, including career awareness, scholarship programs, and grants to institutions that offer welding education and training. 

For more information, visit AWS.org/foundation or contact us at foundation@aws.org.