Jan 18, 2023 | 2022, News & Media, Student Stories
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, on the coast of Alabama. He says he, “got the welding...
Jan 6, 2023 | 2022, News & Media, Student Stories
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 up, Antoinette was always interested in mechanics....
Nov 8, 2022 | 2022, Student Stories
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 learning, I just loved it!” Jeremy grew up in Vicksburg, Mississippi. As a kid,...
Nov 4, 2022 | 2022, News & Media, Student Stories
Peter, Marine Corps Veteran, Machining Graduate “Apply yourself and push yourself and you will get amazing things from Workshops for Warriors!” Peter grew up in South Florida and lost his father when he was ten years old. His mother remarried and Peter’s relationship...
Oct 14, 2022 | 2022, News & Media, Student Stories
Jacob, Marine Corps Veteran, Machining Graduate “Workshops for Warriors is what our country needs. Too many jobs are going overseas and we need to rely on ourselves to succeed.” Growing up, Jacob became a second-generation Eagle Scout and excelled in Robotics in his...
Aug 31, 2022 | 2022, News & Media, Student Stories
Clarissa, Marine Corps Veteran, Welding Graduate “Thank you, Workshops for Warriors, for everything you have done for me and veterans like me.” Clarissa grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was the second youngest among four brothers and one sister. “My parents divorced...
