Arizona Automotive Institute Weld Wars
Date/Time
4/22/2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM MST
Event Type(s)
Member Event
Event Description

Arizona Automotive Institute (AAI) will host Weld Wars, a live welding competition on Wednesday, April 22, at its campus located at 6829 N. 46th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301. 

Friends, family, community members, and local high schoolers are invited to tour the campus, meet instructors, connect with local employers actively hiring skilled trades professionals, watch live welding demonstrations and competitions, cheer on participants, and learn more about AAI’s skilled trades programs.

Employers including Catapult Solutions Group, Prime Controls, BTE Body Company, and Intel will be on-site for an employer partner panel and Q&A session. 

Leandro Baldenegro Councilmember, Ocotillo District of the Glendale City Council will also attend.

The event highlights the growing search for skilled trades professionals and gives high school students an opportunity to learn about educational opportunities after graduation. 

Attendees will enjoy:

  • Watching welding competitions with current AAI students

  • Access to AAI instructors, labs and training spaces

  • Access to local employers actively hiring skilled trades professionals

  • Community games & activities

Location
Setting: In-Person
Arizona Automotive Institute
6829 N. 46th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85301

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Contact Person
Brittany Padley
(phone: 813-469-8530)
Details

Attendees will enjoy:

  • Watching welding competitions with current AAI students

  • Access to AAI instructors, labs and training spaces

  • Access to local employers actively hiring skilled trades professionals

  • Community games & activities

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