https://www.aisc.org/modernsteel/news/2024/october/what-you-missed-at-steeldays-2024
This October, SteelDays drew fabricators, students, and steel enthusiasts nationwide to experience careers in fabrication, compete for welding scholarships, and immerse themselves in the energy of the American structural steel industry. Were you among them?
In case you missed out on something cool, check out the highlights–and watch out for similar events in your area next year!
This annual weeklong event, championed by AISC, brings companies and communities together to celebrate structural steel and the people who work, design, and build with it. With facility tours, hands-on ironworker experiences, and exclusive presentations, SteelDays is a unique glimpse into a world that people outside of the industry seldom see.
It’s not every day you get the chance to try welding and torch cutting, or even see the steel structures that shape modern life before they’re completed! SteelDays events showcase the innovations that make the industry increasingly more sustainable and safe, giving attendees a firsthand look at the technology behind our infrastructure.
This year, SteelDays took its greatest strides yet toward reaching young minds, with a variety of student-focused events designed to introduce high school and college students to the sights and sounds of fabrication shops. From hands-on welding demonstrations to discussions with industry leaders, SteelDays 2024 provided a memorable experience sure to inform students on the next steps they will take in their careers.
Whether student-centered or not, these local events give attendees firsthand insights into steel production processes and the industry’s significant economic contributions. SteelDays helps bridge the gap between industry experts and the public, raising awareness of steel’s importance in building a resilient and sustainable future.
Welding competitions: Sparking bright futures
SteelDays coincides with several flagship student welding competitions AISC sponsors via the Rex I. Lewis Scholarships. Hundreds of high school students–who will go on to become future industry leaders–competed to win more than $40,000 in scholarships as well as state-of-the-art welding supplies.
