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Our Mission
Workshops for Warriors® (WFW) is a fully audited, board-governed 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The mission of WFW is to provide quality training, accredited STEM educational programs, and opportunities to earn third party nationally recognized credentials to enable veterans, transitioning service members, and other students to be successfully trained and placed in their chosen advanced manufacturing career field.
Our Impact
Our Values
Human Dignity
All human beings have inalienable and sacred rights regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation, religious affiliation (if any), to be treated with respect, fairness, compassion and bereft of oppression.
Commitment
We are steadfast in our commitment to doing well so that we can make a difference in the lives of those who served, their families, and our country.
Patriotism
We appreciate the service of our service members and make every effort to secure their futures in civilian life.
Integrity
We respect the support of our donors through responsible planning and management of resources, and adherence to the highest ethical standards.
Teamwork
We are supportive of each other and work collaboratively to maximize the impact of our work.
You’ll Love Working Here
Our Amazing Staff
Hernán Luis y Prado
Founder & CEO, Navy Veteran
Rachel Luis y Prado
Chief Operating Officer
Mark Platt
Chief Academic Officer
Perks & Benefits
Health & Dental
Medical Premium Covered 50% by Workshops for Warriors based on employee’s chosen plan. Dental and Vision Premium Covered 100% by Workshops for Warriors. Chiropractic and Acupuncture Insurance available at no additional premium.
Bonuses
We award bonuses in various forms based on performance, anniversary, milestone, referral bonuses and on-the-spot (G.A.S.) awards.
401k + Matching
Discretionary 401(K) matching up to $1,000 annually.
Paid Time-Off
Full-time salary employees accrue ten (10) days/eighty (80) hours per year. Paid time off the last week of the year during business closure. 8 Paid Holidays & Winter Break.
Leave of Absence
The company will cover health care premiums during Parental Leave.
Education Assistance
Tuition assistance for education related to employees’ job.
Quarterly Events
Companywide social and team building events that are fully funded and organized.
On-site Gym Access
On-Site facility with key-code functionality open during business hours.
Latest News & Blog
Quarterly Newsletter | January 2022
Message from WFW Founder & CEO Hernán Luis y Prado Dear Workshops for Warriors Supporters, On behalf of the entire WFW team I would like to wish all of you a happy and healthy new year. 2022 marks our 14th year of training and certifying veterans for advanced...
KJ, Marine Corps Veteran, Welding I Graduate, Welding II Graduate
“Making connections and building friendships with all the people here is out of this world.” KJ grew up with her mother and four sisters on a Navajo Reservation in New Mexico. Her mother worked long hours at a local convenience store to support their family....
Jayson, Marine Corps Veteran, Machining Graduate
“WFW is a great opportunity for any veteran. There’s camaraderie, I made new friendships and now I have a good job.” Jayson was born and raised in the Philippines, where he grew up living with his cousins. He moved to San Leandro, CA with his father in 2017, when he...
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Workshops for Warriors, Inc. is applying to become a candidate for accreditation with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Persons wishing to make comments should either write to the Executive Director of the Commission, Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Bldg. 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, or submit comments on the Council’s website (www.council.org). Persons making comments must provide their names and mailing addresses.
