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.
Seth, Navy Veteran, CNC Machining 1 and 2 Graduate
Growing up in Massachusetts, Seth’s formative years were anything but ordinary. “My parents were entrepreneurs. They owned multiple companies between social media, fitness, and martial arts,” he recalls. Immersed in
Billy, Navy Veteran, Welding Graduate
Veteran Billy Franklin II
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.”
Chaelynn, Military Spouse, Welding Graduate
Growing up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Chaelynn was an athletic child with boundless energy, participating in every sport she could— softball, basketball, football, and cross country. Her competitive spirit and
Pablo, Marine Corps Veteran, Machining Graduate
“Workshops for Warriors transformed my journey, opening doors to growth, purpose, and lifelong connections. It has shaped who I am today and inspired who I aim to become.” When transitioning
Ashley, Marine Corps Veteran, Welding Graduate
“I feel like I have the skill set to be successful.” Ashley, a native of Middletown, New York, found herself navigating life’s challenges early on when her parents divorced during