Wells Fargo Awards Workshops for Warriors $75,000 Grant
May 1, 2016
Workshops for Warriors has announced it received a $75,000 grant from Wells Fargo.
"We are grateful to Wells Fargo for its commitment to social responsibility and for selecting our organization as a grant recipient. These funds are vital to our being able to provide training to veterans seeking to make a better life for themselves," said Hernàn Luis y Prado, Founder of Workshop for Warriors. "It is an honor that we were given the largest grant to date and we are thrilled to have such a reputable company supporting our efforts."
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data released in June 2015, California currently has the highest levels of veteran unemployment. In 16 months, Workshops for Warriors' graduates earn the credentials they need to gain viable employment. There are more than 2 million open manufacturing jobs in the U.S. because employers cannot find workers with the advanced manufacturing skills needed. For example, one Fortune 100 company in San Diego alone has 186 manufacturing, welding and assembly positions open with more than 1,500 positions open nationwide.
"Workshops for Warriors' veterans are living proof that when you get proper training and support, a transition into civilian life can be successful," said Brian Lee, North San Diego Area Bank President. "At Wells Fargo we believe we can only be successful if the communities in which we do business also succeed. We are proud to support Workshops for Warriors and all of its efforts to help veterans gain a better quality of life."
For more information contact:
Workshops for Warriors
2970 Main Street
San Diego, CA 92113
619-550-1620
www.workshopsforwarriors.com
Wells Fargo
420 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
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