EDUCATION &
SCHOLARSHIPS
Supporting students and creating access to hands-on welding education and training.
LEARN MORE AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY / SECTION 142
FORGING SKILLS.
BUILDING FUTURES.
The people, knowledge, and opportunities advancing the welding industry across Southwest Louisiana.
EDUCATE • CONNECT • ADVANCE
SECTION 142LAKE CHARLES
DISTRICT 18AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY
SOUTHWEST LOUISIANAEDUCATION. INDUSTRY. COMMUNITY.
WHO WE ARE
STRONGER SKILLS.
STRONGER INDUSTRY.
The Lake Charles Section of the American Welding Society is a nonprofit professional organization devoted to welding, education, and opportunity.
We bring together welding professionals, educators, students, and local businesses to share knowledge, build meaningful industry connections, and support the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
OUR MISSIONEDUCATION &
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Connecting welding professionals with technical programs, learning, and AWS resources.
EXPLORE EVENTSINDUSTRY &
COMMUNITY
Building lasting relationships among local fabricators, inspectors, companies, and students.
GET INVOLVED
INVESTING IN WHAT'S NEXT
THE FUTURE IS
BUILT BY HAND.
Great welders don't just happen. They are trained, mentored, and given opportunities to grow. Section 142 supports local welding education and student scholarship opportunities that help prepare the workforce of tomorrow.
Student-focused opportunities Support for welding training
ASK ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS
CONNECT. LEARN. GROW.
STAY IN THE KNOW.
Find opportunities to connect with the industry, learn new skills, and stay involved with AWS.
SECTION CONNECTIONSTECHNICAL MEETINGS
TECHNICAL MEETINGS
& LOCAL EVENTS
Stay connected through local section activities, technical presentations, and networking opportunities.
VISIT SECTION EVENTS ↗EDUCATION
Welding Courses & Seminars
Build technical knowledge and explore professional learning.
AWS EVENTS CALENDAR ↗CERTIFICATION
Certification & Advancement
Explore national AWS certifications and career resources.
EXPLORE AWS RESOURCES ↗COMMUNITY
Students & Emerging Talent
Discover opportunities to learn, connect, and get involved.
CONTACT THE SECTION ↗ For current meeting dates and locations, check the latest announcements or contact the section.
THE LATEST FROM SECTION 142
ALL NEWS ↗SECTION UPDATES.
More news is on the way.
Section announcements will appear here as they are published.
CONTACT THE SECTION ↗ GO FURTHER TOGETHER
YOUR TRADE.
YOUR COMMUNITY.
Membership in the American Welding Society opens doors to professional knowledge, connections, education, and resources.
EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP PARTNERS IN PROGRESS
INVEST IN THE
NEXT GENERATION.
Our sponsors help sustain technical learning, welding education, and the local workforce. Help us make a lasting impact in Southwest Louisiana.
BECOME A SPONSORPLATINUMTOP-TIER RECOGNITION
GOLDEXTENDED VISIBILITY
SILVERSECTION SUPPORT
VIEW SPONSORSHIPINFORMATION↗
Sponsorship levels are based on existing section materials. Please confirm current levels and benefits before submitting payment.
LET'S BUILD SOMETHING
READY TO GET INVOLVED?
Have a question about education, membership, events, or sponsorship? We'd love to hear from you.