The society offers free membership for college students. It also offers a podcast, publishes journals, and offers career information about underwater welding on its Web site.
American Welding Society
(AWS)
8669 NW 36 Street, #130
Miami, FL, 33166-6672
Tel: (800) 443-9353
Email: customercare@aws.org
https://www.aws.org
The ADCI is a nonprofit that promotes the commercial diving industry. Visit its Web site for information on training and publications.
Association of Diving Contractors International
(ADCI)
5206 Cypress Creek Parkway, Suite 202
Houston, TX, 77069-4406
Tel: (281) 893-8388
https://www.adc-int.org
The CWB Association represents the professional interests of welding and joining professionals in Canada. Its Web site provides information on education and careers (including those in underwater welding).
CWB Association
8260 Park Hill Drive
Milton, ON, Canada, L9T 5V7
Tel: (800) 844-6790
Fax: (905) 542-1318
Email: info@cwbgroup.org
https://www.cwbgroup.org
Visit NAUI Worldwide’s Web site for information on diving training programs throughout the United States.
NAUI Worldwide
(NAUI)
9030 Camden Field Parkway
Riverview, FL, 33578-0521
Tel: (800) 553-6284
https://www.naui.org
This union advocates for higher wages and better working conditions for welders and other trades professionals. Visit its Web site for information on careers and its apprenticeship training program.
United Association-Union of Plumbers, Fitters, Welders, and Service Techs
3 Park Place
Annapolis, MD, 21401-4804
Tel: (410) 269-2000
https://ua.org
This nonprofit teaches women how to weld and locate jobs in the welding industry. It offers one-day introductory workshops (which cost only $125), week-long intensive welding training classes, and six-week courses. Visit its Web site to subscribe to Arclight, which features long-form interviews that showcase Women Who Weld participants.
Women Who Weld
(WWW)
Email: info@womenwhoweld.org
https://www.womenwhoweld.org
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