Message from WFW Founder & CEO Hernán Luis y Prado

Dear Supporters of Workshops for Warriors,

I hope this message finds you well and thriving. It is with pride and gratitude that I write to you today, reflecting on our recent summer class graduation ceremony. As our newest graduates received their certificates, everyone in attendance – family, friends, WFW alumni, staff, board members, and supporters – witnessed the life-changing impact we continue to collectively achieve. I would like to extend our thanks to The Boeing Company for their continued generosity. Ward Wilson of Boeing presented WFW with a check for $150,000 at our graduation ceremony in support of women in manufacturing. 

With the addition of our summer graduates, Workshops for Warriors now boasts 1,163 alumni, carving out successful careers in advanced manufacturing, and together, they hold a staggering 13,552 nationally recognized manufacturing certifications.

This milestone would not have been possible without your unwavering support and belief in our mission. Every veteran we train, every certification earned, is a testament to your commitment to changing lives and the critical fortification of our nation’s manufacturing workforce.

I am also pleased to share that the coverage of my recent feature at TEDx San Diego has been released. During my talk, I delved into the idea of veterans being trained to be the answer to America’s shortage of manufacturing workers. It was an opportunity to spread the message of resilience, and the incredible potential our veterans possess. Together, we have not only envisioned change but have actively ignited a movement.

Yet, our work is far from over. The manufacturing industry in the United States continues to suffer an astonishing 803,000 unfilled jobs due to the absence of an advanced manufacturing training pipeline. Workshops for Warriors stands as the beacon of hope, the solution to this pressing issue.

Today, I humbly ask you to continue your invaluable support by contributing to our cause. Your donations will fund scholarships and support the critically needed expansion of our programs. Together, we can bridge the gap, provide opportunities, and change the lives of countless veterans while strengthening our nation’s manufacturing sector.

Please, let us not falter in our mission. Donate now and be part of something truly transformative. Together, we can build a brighter future for our veterans and our great nation.

Respectfully,

Hernán Luis y Prado

Founder & CEO

Changing Lives

“It’s been an amazing experience. My confidence is through the roof from being here.” – Dejon, Navy Veteran, Machining 1 Graduate

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“I don’t know of any other school that cares so much about what happens after you graduate. I’m excited to see Workshops for Warriors expand so that it can reach more veterans because there’s no place like this.” – Bethany, Navy Veteran, Welding 1 & 2 Graduate

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Watch Hernán Luis y Prado at TEDx San Diego

“Training our veterans can quickly solve our nation’s manufacturing crisis while giving veterans an opportunity to serve their nation once again. This is how we are making veterans America’s force multiplier.” – Hernán Luis y Prado, WFW Founder & CEO

Veterans’ skills, discipline, and work ethic make them a perfect fit to become the backbone of American manufacturing. Watch Hernán Luis y Prado explore how together, we can help our veterans, our economy, and our nation as a whole.

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Our Featured Partner

With its cutting-edge machine tools, AMADA has empowered veterans and transitioning service members at Workshops for Warriors to attain advanced manufacturing skills that set them apart in the civilian workforce. WFW is grateful for AMADA’s meaningful support that changes veteran lives year after year.

Partners Propelling Our Mission Forward

USAA generously sponsored WFW’s Summer 2023 graduation and hosted a Lunch & Learn session for students to learn about financial readiness.

Snap-on provides tools and certifications for WFW students to bolster their value in the manufacturing industry after graduating.

The Boeing Company Honors WFW as Grant Recipient

Ward Wilson of The Boeing Company presented Workshops for Warriors with a generous grant at WFW’s Summer 2023 Graduation. We are extremely grateful for this gift that supports manufacturing training for veterans with a focus on advancing women in the industry. Thank you!

Summer 2023 Employer Career Fair

Many thanks to all the employers who attended our Summer 2023 Employer Career Fair. Participating in this event is a win-win-win solution for our veteran students, your business, and our nation. WFW students are hired for well-paying careers and companies gain credentialed, skilled, and loyal employees.

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases
Northrop Grumman
Pacific Rim Mechanical
Solar Turbines
Williams International

Special Thanks

Thank you to the following donors and organizations who recently awarded Workshops for Warriors with funding.

Hervey Family Foundation
Flow Corporation
Ford Motor Company
Marla Hess
The Boeing Company
Saint Gobain

Double Your Impact

Employers can now easily match donations made to Workshops for Warriors through Double the Donation! Click below to see if your company matches donations.

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