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Mr. Watkins, Bruce

Welding Program Specialist
Arizona Department Of Education

Sessions:

[5728] Precision Metal Fabrication and Custom Solutions Tour

Date From To
  • 07/10/2026
  • 8:00 AM
  • 1:00 PM

  • Welding

This tour will address the soft skills of hiring students and the technical skills needed for welding careers. Giving you an insight in specialized large-scale production runs, Empire combines decades of expertise with cutting-edge equipment to meet the needs of businesses across every industry.

[5647] ADE and Foundation Report

Date From To
  • 07/11/2026
  • 1:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM

Westin La Paloma

  • Agriculture

Bruce Watkins will share important changes going on in ADE. The AZFFA Foundation will also be sharing about exciting opportunities for the foundation. Lastly, join us in an overview of the different committees AATA has and how you can make a positive impact on one!

[5782] CTSO Collaboration, National Contest Success

Date From To
  • 07/13/2026
  • 10:00 AM
  • 11:30 AM

Westin La Paloma

  • Welding

This workshop, "Iron Sharpens Iron: Instructor Synergy for National SkillsUSA Success," is designed to transform individual teaching excellence into a collaborative engine for producing national welding champions. By focusing on the shared technical standards of the SkillsUSA Championships, instructors will align their training methods with the rigorous benchmarks required for national victory.