Mark, Army Veteran, Machining 1 & 2 Graduate
Mark Parades grew up in San Diego in a military family, surrounded by the routines and expectations that come with service. Most of his childhood was in Chula Vista, where
Military Family Appreciation Month
Building Strong Futures During Military Family Appreciation Month Military Family Appreciation Month honors the spouses, children, and loved ones who stay steady through long separations, late-night duty calls, and constant
Austin, Marine Corps Veteran, Machining 1 Graduate
Growing up in San Diego’s East County, Marine Corps veteran Austin Gildark learned resiliency early in life. Raised between two households after his parents divorced, he acknowledges that while it
Alexi, Navy Veteran, Welding 1 Graduate
Alexi discovered welding in high school and knew instantly it was the path she wanted to follow. “I fell in love with welding. Always wanted to do it,” she said.
Forging Futures Gala 2025
On May 31, 2025, Workshops for Warriors hosted our Forging Futures Gala aboard the iconic USS Midway Museum, for an evening dedicated to transforming lives through advanced manufacturing training. Radio
Billy, Navy Veteran, Welding Graduate
Veteran Billy Franklin II
Fox 5 | Women Veterans Build New Careers in Manufacturing
We’re proud to share that our co-founder Rachel and Welding 1 student Alexi sat down with FOX 5 San Diego (KSWB-TV) to discuss the paths women veterans are forging in
Salvador, Marine Corps Veteran, Welding Graduate
I came in to WFW with no welding experience at all, open minded and wondering if I was even going to like welding. First month was rough learning a new
Adoni, Marine Corps Veteran, CNC Machining Graduate
“Just the fact of having something [Machining] that not only ignited that passion that I had for other stuff but also made it more real and gave me this opportunity.”