Workshops for Warriors (WFW), a nonprofit school providing Veterans free training and nationally recognized industry credentials in CAD/CAM programming, CNC machining and welding, announced it received a $50,000 grant from Boeing.
The grant is crucial in allowing Workshops for Warriors to support workforce development by providing quality training, accredited STEM educational programs and opportunities to earn third-party nationally recognized credentials.
"Boeing is not only a leader in the Aviation and Aerospace, but it is a big supporter of programs like ours that enhance STEM, workforce training, and educational and career pathway opportunities for Veterans," said Hernàn Luis y Prado, Founder of Workshop for Warriors. "More than 2.3 million advanced manufacturing jobs in the U.S. are unfilled. Over the next decade nearly 2.7 million baby boomers will retire from this field. We are working diligently to address this need by providing skilled workers for the regions most in demand jobs. Our graduates are being trained to work at powerhouses like Boeing. We are very appreciative and honored that it is supporting our mission by providing us with these much needed funds."
Founded in 2008, the organization offers classes in CNC machining, CAD/CAM programming and welding. Between 2011 and 2015, Workshops for Warriors trained more than 200 veterans and wounded warriors. Graduates obtained jobs in advanced manufacturing after completing their programs. The school is working to solve two systemic economic issues: rebuild the U.S. manufacturing industry's talent pool and offer transitioning service members, wounded, ill or injured, and veterans, the opportunity to obtain the training necessary to successfully transition into a civilian career.
"As Boeing celebrates its centennial year in 2016, we take great pride in our rich heritage and aerospace legacy," said Richard Annett, Vice President, Logistics Products and Services at Tapestry Solutions, a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. "We are also proud of our long-standing commitment to supporting men and women in uniform and military families by employing more than 20,000 veterans who are continuing their mission with Boeing, as well as advocacy and support of a variety of military and veteran-specific programs like Workshops for Warriors."
For more information contact:
Workshops for Warriors
2970 Main Street
San Diego, CA 92113
619-550-1620
www.workshopsforwarriors.org