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Monique, Army Reservist, Welding 1, 2 & 3 Graduate, WFW Welding Teaching Assistant

“As a woman going through Workshops for Warriors, it’s been great.” Monique Rodriguez grew up in San Diego, CA with a tight-knit family. “We weren't very financially blessed, to say it honestly. We struggled a lot. But that's OK. I turned out fine,” she said. In high...

Andy, Navy SEAL, Machining I Graduate

“I love it here. The instructors here take ownership of their work and mold it to each student. It’s something you don't see every day.” Andy Nichols is a retired Navy SEAL Master Chief of 26 years. “I joined in 1985, right after high school,” he said. “I didn't start...

Angelica, Air Force Veteran, Welding I & 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 Schmidt was raised in Escondido, CA, a city in northern San...

Isaiah Williams, Army Veteran, Machining I Graduate

“Thank you for this opportunity.” Isaiah Williams grew up in Davis Junction, a small town in northern Illinois. He played football, baseball and did track throughout high school. When asked why he joined the military, Isaiah said, “A lot of my friends were joining....