I request approval to attend the 2016 FabTech/AWS Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada November 16th-18th. Attending the conference would allow me to enhance my understanding of the welding industry and provide me with effective tools to use in building relationships with businesses. While I am there I will be able to attend various informational booths, educational programs, network opportunities, listen to keynote speakers/panel discussions and attend exhibits that would help me to improve my overall understanding of the industry. The knowledge from each of these events will aid me in my meetings and visits with businesses as the year goes on. In addition, I will be able to access the skills of each individual student while determining the next
