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CNC Machining & Welding Program

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  • Graduate in just 4 months
  • 94% employment rate
  • GI Bill® Accepted
  • DoD SkillBridge Program
  • Veterans Training Veterans
  • No Out-of-Pocket Cost for Veterans

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Why Workshops for Warriors?

Hands-On Training

Hands-on machining and welding training on state-of-the-art equipment.

Career Assistance

Machining and Welding training with job placement assistance. Meet directly with potential employers such as Boeing, Ford, SpaceX and many more!

Financial Assistance

No out of pocket cost for veterans. Post-9/11 GI Bill® and Veteran Readiness & Employment accepted. WFW Scholarships & Stipends available.

Founded in
2008

Enrollment Requirements

Workshops for Warriors’ welding and CNC machining training programs run for an accelerated 16 weeks, and we offer three semesters per year.

General enrollment requirements are as follows:

The student must pay all applicable fees, as per the current published fee schedule, at the time of the signing or entering into an enrollment contract or make other arrangements acceptable to the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).

A high school degree, GED, or a copy of a DD214 form is required.

Our Training & Certification Programs

Workshops for Warriors provides accelerated 16-week training programs in CNC machining and welding. Intermediate and advanced programs are available for eligible students. All WFW students earn nationally-recognized credentials in their chosen field and have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with top employers from across the United States.

Machining For Warriors​

Hands-on training on state-of-the-art equipment to develop well-rounded skills as a machinist and CAD/CAM programmers. Students are provided opportunities to earn industry recognized credentials to prepare them for gainful employment as certified CNC machinists or CAD/CAM programmers.

Welding For Warriors​

Hands-on training on state-of-the-art equipment to develop well-rounded skills as a welder. Students are provided opportunities to earn qualifications and industry-recognized credentials to prepare them for employment as welders.
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Financial, Housing & Other Resources

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.

The Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill helps veterans and their families pay for post-secondary education.

Workshops for Warriors is a GI Bill eligible program. If you or your parent has served in the military, you may be eligible for veteran benefits. To check your GI Bill eligibility status, visit the Veterans Affairs website here.

Apply for GI Bill here

Workshops for Warriors accepts the Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (MGIB-AD) and Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR). For more information and to see if you are eligible, click here.

Veterans and active duty service members may be eligible for support services through the VA’s Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment program. For details, visit benefits.va.gov/vocrehab.

Interested veterans and transitioning service members can call Workshops for Warriors to explore available benefits options at (619) 550-1620.

Workshops for Warriors accepts Dependents’ Education Assistance (Chapter 35) benefits from the VA. If you are a dependent spouse or child—or the surviving spouse or child—of a Veteran, you may qualify for Chapter 35 benefits or job training through a GI Bill program. Click here to learn more and to find out if you are eligible.

Thanks to the generosity of private donors and our corporate partners, tuition scholarships are available for qualified veterans and transitioning service members to become trained and certified in our advanced manufacturing programs.
 

Nuts, Bolts, and Thingamajigs offers scholarships up to $3,500 to students pursuing careers training in manufacturing.

There are two steps to apply:

1) Answer a two-question application and

2) provide a copy of your high school or college transcript.

Click here to apply

Workshops for Warriors students are eligible for the Smart Option Student Loan®.

Students can learn more and apply at www.salliemae.com/student-loans

Sentinels of Freedom’s Bridge For Education helps fill the gaps GI Bill payments do not cover. Workshops for Warriors students are eligible to apply.

Click here for more information.

Workshops for Warriors is located in San Diego, CA. If commuting to our school is not feasible but you would still like to train with us, give our admissions team a call to discuss housing options at (619) 550-1620.

“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

Navy Veteran, Welding 1 & 2 Graduate
Workshops for Warriors has exceeded my expectations and changed my life, it truly has been a game-changer for me.”

Barry

Army Veteran , 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 life for myself and my family. Thank you.”

Angelica

Air Force Veteran , Welding 1 Graduate
“I honestly wouldn’t have made it without Workshops for Warriors. They helped me get on my feet again. I learned CNC machining, and now I’m not just a machinist, I’m an associate designer.”

Craig

Navy Veteran , Machining 1 Graduate
It’s been the best experience. My confidence is through the roof from being here.”

Dejon

Navy 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.”

Jacob

Marine Corps Veteran, Machining Graduate

Start Your New Career Today!

You gained valuable skills, experience, and dedication in the military, but you need training in a high-demand field to take your career to the next level. That’s where Workshops for Warriors comes in.

After just 16 weeks of accelerated training at Workshops for Warriors, you will earn nationally recognized credentials in welding or CNC machining that open doors to careers across the United States.

By enrolling in Workshops for Warriors’ training program, you’ll gain valuable skills and industry-recognized credentials that will set you apart in the job market. WFW graduates have gone on to work for top manufacturing companies across the country and have been able to provide for themselves and their families with well-paying jobs.

We are located in San Diego, CA, where you will train in-person on state-of-the-art equipment with military veteran instructors.

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