Since 1996, the American Welding Society (AWS) has designated the month of April as National Welding Month to bring awareness to the welding industry and its career paths. AWS is dedicated to supporting the industry professionals that work at shipyards, automotive and appliance assembly plants, pipelines, construction sites and other industries important to the U.S. economy. “National Welding Month is an annual opportunity for the welding profession to show the world that we are more than torches and sparks,” said Cassie Burrell, senior vice president, marketing and membership development. “The more technological advances our industry undergoes, the more skills and knowledge we need to do their jobs successfully.”