The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Experience the captivating journey of Justin Smith, a Welding Supervisor at Ontario Shipyards, who joins us to illuminate the often-overlooked realm of Canadian shipbuilding. We explore Ontario Shipyards' growth and the promising future of the shipyard industry, where significant grow...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 202
The CWB Association had the privilege to attend the Association of Women in the Metal Industries Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Join us as we bring you special episodes recorded in person to advocate for a more equitable future in metal industries, where everyone can thrive. In this episode we unpack the stories of resilience and empowerment of women in the steel industry with Tamela Olt. Tamela shares her experiences and challenges over 40 years in the industry and how her unique bl...
Jan 08, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 201
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Join us in celebrating our 200th episode with all of our members and listeners from around the world and relive some of our most cherished memories! Over the past four years, the CWB Association Welding Podcast has transformed from a small project into a trailblazer in the podcasting ...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 200
The CWB Association had the privilege to attend the Association of Women in the Metal Industries Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Join us as we bring you special episodes recorded in person to advocate for a more equitable future in metal industries, where everyone can thrive. Marissa McMurray, Regional Communications Manager at Hatch, joins us to shine a light on the vital role of women in the metal industries. Promising a firsthand look at advocacy efforts, Marissa shares her persona...
Dec 25, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 199
The CWB Association had the privilege to attend the Association of Women in the Metal Industries Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Join us as we bring you special episodes recorded in person to advocate for a more equitable future in metal industries, where everyone can thrive. What does it take for women to succeed in the traditionally male-dominated world of metal industries? Becky Dolan, the International Membership Chair for the Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI), s...
Dec 18, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 198
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Step into the fascinating world of welding with our special guest, Josh Brewster, the Associate Dean at SAIT's Aviation and Technology Department. Josh takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings in Saskatchewan to his influential role in Alberta, sharing how a high school weldin...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 197
The CWB Association had the privilege to attend Fabtech in Orlando, Florida this year. We are bringing you special episodes recorded in person to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry. Get ready for our annual Fabtech tradition episode with Rae Ripple, where we explore the themes of freedom, personal growth, and the comfort of rural living. Rae shares a snapshot of her latest projects and the beautiful intersection of creativity and self-discovery. ...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 196
The CWB Association had the privilege to attend Fabtech in Orlando, Florida this year. We are bringing you special episodes recorded in person to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry. Discover the cutting-edge world of welding equipment and education as Patricia Carr, National Account Manager at Miller Electric, guides us through the innovative integration of Augmented Reality (AR) in welding training. Experience her journey as she shares valuable ...
Nov 27, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 195
The CWB Association had the privilege to attend Fabtech in Orlando, Florida this year. We are bringing you special episodes recorded in person to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry. Buckle up as we dive into another edition of the Fabtech Podcaster's Forum with Jason Becker from Arc Junkies Podcast, Kevin Johnson from Welding Business Owner Podcast, and Frank Vargas from Torch Tales Podcast. The hot topic this year is starting your own business a...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 12 min
The CWB Association had the privilege to attend Fabtech in Orlando, Florida this year. We are bringing you special episodes recorded in person to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry. Brittany Fichter from Superflash Compressed Gas Equipment joins us to share her journey from a professional photographer to a Sales Professional in the industrial gases industry. Her insights reveal the dynamic nature of her role, the importance of industry events, an...
Nov 13, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 194
The CWB Association had the privilege to attend Fabtech in Orlando, Florida this year. We are bringing you special episodes recorded in person to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry. Navigating a major industry trade show for the first time can be both thrilling and daunting. Join us as we chat with Haley Kontenis, a Welder and Fabricator from Ontario, Canada. Haley shares her inspiring story of career progression, from her start in small machiner...
Nov 06, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 193
The CWB Association had the privilege to attend Fabtech in Orlando, Florida this year. We are bringing you special episodes recorded in person to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry. Join us as we welcome Aaron Brandt, President and COO of Hypertherm. Hypertherm is the worlds #1 requested plasma brand, trusted by more businesses and metal fabricators than any other. But that's not all—Aaron and I dive deep into the enriching culture at Hypertherm....
Oct 30, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 193
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Please note this episode is a replay, bringing you a blast from the past. This week's guest is Alisyn Palla, Metal Artist and Owner of Meraki Metal Works. 10 years ago, Alisyn was given a used welding machine and she was determined to learn how to use it. After her successful career a...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. On today's episode, we welcome Arianna Dyck, who has forged an impressive dual career as a welder and rodeo queen. From her beginnings in Canmore, Alberta, to overcoming hurdles in White City, Saskatchewan, Arianna shares her experiences of breaking into the welding industry without a...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 191
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Have you ever wondered how a passion for welding can transform into a thriving business? This episode promises an inspiring journey with Eric Pleil from Elite Welding Business in Connecticut, who takes us through his entrepreneurial adventures. From his humble beginnings in Torrington...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 190
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects welding professionals around the world and unrepresented communities as we continue to strive for a more diverse workforce. Join us in a special episode for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th to encourage all Canadians to learn about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences, and stories of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples in Canada. Join us for a powerful conversation with Randi Jacob, a 2Spiri...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 189
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Please note this episode is a replay, bringing you a blast from the past. Today's guest is Jill Timushka, Red Seal Welder, and Regional Coordinator with Apprenticeship Services at Canada's Building Trades Union in Alberta. Growing up, Jill was surrounded by welders in her family and i...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 26 min
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Unlock the secrets to a fulfilling career in the trades and finance by tuning into our latest episode featuring Connor McWilliams. Learn how he navigated his way through his high school Apprenticeship program to earn his level one for Automotive Service Technician and eventually findi...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 188
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Let's break barriers with today's guest Awa Dembele, sharing her journey from Africa to Canada. Awa's transition into welding from different career paths is nothing short of inspiring as she overcame barriers with the determination and support from her peers. Awa shares her recent wor...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 187
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Buckle up as we explore the inspiring world of shipbuilding on the west coast of Canada with Andrea Armstrong, a Red Seal Welder from Seaspan. Learn the meticulous process of transforming raw steel plates into magnificent vessels, and feel the excitement as Andrea recounts witnessing ...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 186
L'Association de la CWB a eu l'honneur de collaborer avec Skills/Compétences Canada à la production d'une série spéciale de podcasts dans laquelle des concurrents d'Équipe Canada WorldSkills 2024 et des experts de partout au Canada sont interviewés afin de partager leur parcours. Joignez-vous à nous pour en apprendre davantage sur leurs compétences, célébrer leur succès et les encourager alors qu’ils participeront au Mondial des métiers, à Lyon, en France, du 10 au 15 septembre 2024. Qu'est-ce q...
Sep 02, 2024•26 min
L'Association de la CWB a eu l'honneur de collaborer avec Skills/Compétences Canada à la production d'une série spéciale de podcasts dans laquelle des concurrents d'Équipe Canada WorldSkills 2024 et des experts de partout au Canada sont interviewés afin de partager leur parcours. Joignez-vous à nous pour en apprendre davantage sur leurs compétences, célébrer leur succès et les encourager alors qu’ils participeront au Mondial des métiers, à Lyon, en France, du 10 au 15 septembre 2024. Dans cet ép...
Sep 02, 2024•31 min
The CWB Association has had the honor of working with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special Podcast Series interviewing WorldSkills Team Canada 2024 competitors and experts from across Canada to share their skills journey. Join us as we learn about their skills, celebrate their success, and cheer for our Team Canada as they compete on the world stage in Lyon, France on September 10-15, 2024. Meet James Bartel, a rising star representing WorldSkills Team Canada 2024 in the autobody repair compet...
Sep 02, 2024•26 min
The CWB Association has had the honor of working with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special Podcast Series interviewing WorldSkills Team Canada 2024 competitors and experts from across Canada to share their skills journey. Join us as we learn about their skills, celebrate their success, and cheer for our Team Canada as they compete on the world stage in Lyon, France on September 10-15, 2024. Ever wondered what it takes to transform a culinary student into a world-class competitor? Discover the ...
Sep 02, 2024•34 min
The CWB Association has had the honor of working with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special Podcast Series interviewing WorldSkills Team Canada 2024 competitors and experts from across Canada to share their skills journey. Join us as we learn about their skills, celebrate their success, and cheer for our Team Canada as they compete on the world stage in Lyon, France on September 10-15, 2024. Brooke Potiuk takes us through her mesmerizing journey from 2D illustrations to becoming a 3D Digital Ga...
Sep 02, 2024•28 min
The CWB Association has had the honor of working with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special Podcast Series interviewing WorldSkills Team Canada 2024 competitors and experts from across Canada to share their skills journey. Join us as we learn about their skills, celebrate their success, and cheer for our Team Canada as they compete on the world stage in Lyon, France on September 10-15, 2024. Explore the world of mechatronics and what it takes to compete on a national stage with Dillon Kong, a k...
Sep 02, 2024•36 min
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Ever wondered how the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) shapes the landscape of skilled trades in Canada? In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Shrum, Program Manager at CAF-FCA, to uncover their remarkable impact on apprenticeships nationwide. We highlight CAF-FCA's pivot...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 185
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Today's episode brings you the inspiring stories from Maurice Welding, featuring Elissa Mayhew, Rosane Parent, and Megan Parent. You'll gain insights into the unique challenges and rewards of operating a multifaceted welding shop far from the hustle and bustle of urban centers. Rosane...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 184
The CWB Association has had the honor of working with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special Podcast Series interviewing WorldSkills Team Canada 2024 competitors and experts from across Canada to share their skills journey. Join us as we learn about their skills, celebrate their success, and cheer for our Team Canada as they compete on the world stage in Lyon, France on September 10-15, 2024. Ever wondered how a national competition with over 500 competitors and 45 trades runs smoothly? Join us ...
Aug 19, 2024•28 min
The CWB Association has had the honor of working with Skills/Compétences Canada on a special Podcast Series interviewing WorldSkills Team Canada 2024 competitors and experts from across Canada to share their skills journey. Join us as we learn about their skills, celebrate their success, and cheer for our Team Canada as they compete on the world stage in Lyon, France on September 10-15, 2024. Get ready for insights into what it takes to excel in graphic design, including the nitty-gritty of colo...
Aug 19, 2024•36 min
