RLC's Welding program recognized by AWS (standalone photos)

INA, Ill. (Sept. 13, 2016) - Rend Lake College's Welding program was recently recognized by the American Welding Society (AWS) as a Silver Corporate Member, reserved for those who have 25 years of membership representing welding. RLC has been certified by the AWS and has supported the organization since 1991. To become certified, RLC met all of AWS's standards, which are approved by the American National Standards Institute.

Recognition for the 25 years of membership will be listed in the October edition of the "Welding Journal." There are over 1,800 AWS Corporate Members working in education, services, manufacturing, and other efforts.

Welding Professor Emeritus Dave Smith, LEFT, holds the congratulations letter to the college from the AWS. A plaque representing the accomplishment is held by Pete Wilce, RLC Welding Associate Professor, CENTER. Also pictured is Mike Meinert, RLC Welding Instructor, RIGHT. Click on the image for a larger view.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)

Students enrolled in RLC's Welding program took a break from class to celebrate RLC's 25 years of service to the AWS. Click on the image for a larger view.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)