Airgas, an Air Liquide company, has expanded its High School Welding Education Initiative to 23 new schools and six returning schools in the US.
Explaining the selection process, Airgas said the schools were selected from a large number of nominations based on four key factors: high unmet need at the school; a productive welding programme with the potential to graduate job-ready welders; passionate teachers; and enthusiastic Airgas local champions.
Now selected, the participating schools will receive a mix of hands-on professional development training or continuing education for welding teachers, welding consumables or equipment, safety PPE and other resources.
“As more schools participate in this program, Airgas is fielding increased interest and support from customers, suppliers, government officials, and Air Liquide colleagues, stemming from shared interest in boosting career opportunities and cultivating the next generation of welders,” Airgas said in a statement.
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