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Young man speaking during an interview inside a welding and fabrication training facility.

August 17, 2026

Voices from the Trade: Trevor Borgmeyer

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Clayton Simons

August 7, 2026

7 on 7 with Clayton Simons

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Two workers wearing hard hats, safety glasses, and high-visibility clothing inspect and operate a robotic welding arm in an advanced manufacturing facility.

July 27, 2026

Technology & Talent: A Growth Engine for Reshoring

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STI/SPFA hosts events throughout the year. Member meetings include the Annual Meeting, Fall Meeting, Business Meeting, and Quality Control meeting.

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SP001 Inspection

August 20, 2026

Online

What You Need to Know Before Taking the STI SP001 Certification Class

Presenter: Joe Mentzer The STI SP001 inspector certification program is widely…

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Aerial view of a circular clarifier tank at a wastewater treatment facility with a central bridge and surface solids visible.

August 27, 2026

Online

Coating Selection in Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants

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Steel Water Pipe

September 1, 2026

AWWA Water Infrastructure Conference

Corrosion Control and Cathodic Protection

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Shop Fabricated AST System Components

September 3, 2026

Online

Shop-Fabricated AST System Components

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