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Instructor's Institute
Instructor's Institute
July 19 - 25, 2026
The AWS Instructors Institute provides welding instructors an opportunity to enhance and strengthen their teaching skills, experience hands-on learning of new teaching techniques, and learn more about programs and resources AWS offers tailored to support educators.
Each year, a welding instructor is selected at each of the 22 District Conferences to attend the institute, held in Miami (Doral), Florida at AWS headquarters.
This week-long event offering both in classroom and hands-on welding lab sessions gives participants the opportunity to communicate and share their experiences with fellow instructors in a setting that is devoted to their specific concerns.
For more information, Contact Martica Ventura at mventura@aws.org.
Location
Location
Miami, Florida
The Intercontinental at Doral Miami
Discover a new dimension of luxury at InterContinental at Doral Miami. From our elegant rooms to our ideal location with easy access to City Place, downtown Doral, International Mall, and Dolphin Mall, you’ll experience the refined vibrance of Miami. Immerse yourself in Florida’s culinary heritage with Latin fusion flavors at our restaurant, Blue Matisse, or sip craft cocktails at Nau Lounge. Enjoy our heated pool, fitness centre, and expansive palm courtyard after a day—or night—on the town.
TRAVEL INFO
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Flights
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What to Bring
WE ASK THAT ATTENDEES BOOK THEIR OWN AIRLINE FLIGHTS TO AND FROM MIAMI.
Once you have made your travel arrangements, please forward a copy of your airfare receipt to Martica Ventura at mventura@aws.org.
Provided that this receipt is received by us at least three (3) weeks prior to the institute’s start date, a refund check will be issued and mailed/delivered to you prior to the conclusion of the event. AWS will not reimburse baggage, main cabin extra or preferred seating fees.
Recommended Services to Book Your Flight
Please arrange the best fare possible for your travel.
Orbitz (orbitz.com)
Expedia (expedia.com)
Travelocity (travelocity.com)
Weather in Miami
The weather in Miami during July is hot, with temperatures in the mid to upper-90’s. High humidity can make this temperature feel even warmer. However, rain showers during the afternoon tend to cool things down.
What to Wear During the Day…
Our schedule includes classroom time and time in our welding laboratory. Please bring your own personal protective equipment including welding helmet, welding jacket or protective sleeves, welding gloves, overalls or working clothes and high top boots. If you use prescription safety glasses or welding helmet lenses, bring those. You do not have to bring any tools such as brushes or chipping hammers.
In the Evening…
All District Representatives are obligated to attend all the evening events. The evening events will be casual and you will have time to return to the hotel to change after the day’s activities. All guests should be 18 years old and above.
Welding Lab
Welding Lab
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College (MLEC&TC)
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College (MLEC&TC) is one of seven accredited technical colleges in the Miami-Dade School District. MLEC&TC was initially established as Miami Lakes Educational Center in 1976 and over the years, has evolved to meeting the needs of the changing community. In 2006 the center began offering a secondary high school component. This innovative, dual delivery educational institution is designed to serve various aspects of the community and to provide a unique approach to education. The school prides itself as an organization driven by its mission: Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is to create a highly qualified future workforce by offering state-of-the-art academic, career and technical education to all generations within our community.
MLEC&TC encompasses a fully accredited technical college offering a wide variety of programs including licensed practical nursing, medical assisting, patient care technician, cosmetology, a culinary art, heavy equipment operator, A/C & refrigeration, major appliance repair, truck driving, diesel mechanic, electronics technology, automotive, IT, and more. Programs vary in length from one to four trimesters, and all lead to industry certifications. Various forms of federal, state, and local financial aid are available to those who qualify. Most importantly, students graduate debt-free. For more information call 305-558-8000 or log on to miamilakes.edu.