Andy, Navy SEAL, Machining I Graduate
“I love it here. The instructors here take ownership of their work and mold it to each student. It’s something you don’t see every day.” Andy Nichols is a retired
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“Workshops for Warriors Puts U.S. Veterans Where They’re Most Needed” Karen Pearlman of the San Diego Business Journal visited Workshops for Warriors in April. She spoke with Navy veteran Josh Mazariegos, an
Angelica, Air Force Veteran, Welding I & Machining 1 Graduate
“I’m very thankful to Workshops for Warriors. You have provided a place where I’ve found a passion and I know that I’m going to be able to provide a great
Isaiah Williams, Army Veteran, Machining I Graduate
“Thank you for this opportunity.” Isaiah Williams grew up in Davis Junction, a small town in northern Illinois. He played football, baseball and did track throughout high school. When asked
Bethany, Navy Veteran, Welding I Student
“From day one at Workshops for Warriors, I felt like I belong. I don’t know of any other school that cares so much about what happens after you graduate.” Bethany
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Nonprofits like Workshops for Warriors in San Diego are working to fill that void. After combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, Navy veteran Hernán Luis y Prado noticed many of his fellow
Jake, Marine Corps Veteran, Welding I Graduate
“You still have camaraderie here, like in the military, and you end up being friends with your classmates and getting a great job.” Jake Trout grew up in Gulf Shores,
Antoinette, Navy Veteran, Machining I Graduate
“It was a welcoming feeling. I felt like I was back where I belonged.” Antoinette grew up in Winston Salem, NC with her mother, a single parent, and sister. Growing
Jeremy, Navy Veteran, Welding Graduate
“I loved Workshops for Warriors. I have never been to a school where you spend most of your time in the shop. While I am here, I am welding and