Workshops for Warriors
@workshops4warriors.bsky.social
Workshops for Warriors changes the lives of veterans and transitioning service members.
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American Welding Society (AWS) visited WFW! Kerry Shantell, Vice President of the AWS Board, spoke with our welding students & welders from the community about careers in welding and industry expectations.
Ready to start your path in welding?
Apply today: wfw.org
Ready to start your path in welding?
Apply today: wfw.org
February 2, 2026 at 9:34 PM
American Welding Society (AWS) visited WFW! Kerry Shantell, Vice President of the AWS Board, spoke with our welding students & welders from the community about careers in welding and industry expectations.
Ready to start your path in welding?
Apply today: wfw.org
Ready to start your path in welding?
Apply today: wfw.org
Waterjet training with our advanced classes.
Our W3, M2, and M3 students are training on the #FlowWaterjet, learning precision cutting, material control, and shop-ready processes.
🎓 Ready to train in welding or CNC machining? Apply: wfw.org.
#WeldingTraining #CNCMachiningTraining
Our W3, M2, and M3 students are training on the #FlowWaterjet, learning precision cutting, material control, and shop-ready processes.
🎓 Ready to train in welding or CNC machining? Apply: wfw.org.
#WeldingTraining #CNCMachiningTraining
January 29, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Waterjet training with our advanced classes.
Our W3, M2, and M3 students are training on the #FlowWaterjet, learning precision cutting, material control, and shop-ready processes.
🎓 Ready to train in welding or CNC machining? Apply: wfw.org.
#WeldingTraining #CNCMachiningTraining
Our W3, M2, and M3 students are training on the #FlowWaterjet, learning precision cutting, material control, and shop-ready processes.
🎓 Ready to train in welding or CNC machining? Apply: wfw.org.
#WeldingTraining #CNCMachiningTraining
Thank you to Weiler Abrasives for their continued support each semester. Because of partners like Weiler, students can stay focused on learning real skills, earning certifications, and preparing for careers in advanced manufacturing.
Ready to build a career in the skilled trades?
Apply at wfw.org.
Ready to build a career in the skilled trades?
Apply at wfw.org.
January 21, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Thank you to Weiler Abrasives for their continued support each semester. Because of partners like Weiler, students can stay focused on learning real skills, earning certifications, and preparing for careers in advanced manufacturing.
Ready to build a career in the skilled trades?
Apply at wfw.org.
Ready to build a career in the skilled trades?
Apply at wfw.org.
Thermal cutting training in Welding 1🔥
Oxy-acetylene ⚡ Plasma ⚡ Carbon arc gouging
Real skills for real manufacturing careers.
Ready to build a career in advanced manufacturing?
👉 Apply today at wfw.org.
Oxy-acetylene ⚡ Plasma ⚡ Carbon arc gouging
Real skills for real manufacturing careers.
Ready to build a career in advanced manufacturing?
👉 Apply today at wfw.org.
January 20, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Thermal cutting training in Welding 1🔥
Oxy-acetylene ⚡ Plasma ⚡ Carbon arc gouging
Real skills for real manufacturing careers.
Ready to build a career in advanced manufacturing?
👉 Apply today at wfw.org.
Oxy-acetylene ⚡ Plasma ⚡ Carbon arc gouging
Real skills for real manufacturing careers.
Ready to build a career in advanced manufacturing?
👉 Apply today at wfw.org.
Ramon, a WFW machining alumnus, now works at Ferrari Stampi, where he’s contributing to process improvement using the skills he gained through our CNC machining programs.
He came to WFW focused on learning as much as he could about machining — & left with real shop experience & a production mindset.
He came to WFW focused on learning as much as he could about machining — & left with real shop experience & a production mindset.
January 16, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Ramon, a WFW machining alumnus, now works at Ferrari Stampi, where he’s contributing to process improvement using the skills he gained through our CNC machining programs.
He came to WFW focused on learning as much as he could about machining — & left with real shop experience & a production mindset.
He came to WFW focused on learning as much as he could about machining — & left with real shop experience & a production mindset.
Thank you to Boeing for supporting #advancedmanufacturing training for veterans at WFW.
This partnership helps veterans earn certifications, build skills, and move into high-demand manufacturing careers. Proud to stand alongside Boeing in support of those who served. 🇺🇸
#TeamBoeing #BoeingPartner
This partnership helps veterans earn certifications, build skills, and move into high-demand manufacturing careers. Proud to stand alongside Boeing in support of those who served. 🇺🇸
#TeamBoeing #BoeingPartner
January 15, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Thank you to Boeing for supporting #advancedmanufacturing training for veterans at WFW.
This partnership helps veterans earn certifications, build skills, and move into high-demand manufacturing careers. Proud to stand alongside Boeing in support of those who served. 🇺🇸
#TeamBoeing #BoeingPartner
This partnership helps veterans earn certifications, build skills, and move into high-demand manufacturing careers. Proud to stand alongside Boeing in support of those who served. 🇺🇸
#TeamBoeing #BoeingPartner
Our Welding 1 students are motivated and locked in at their booths.
They are practicing weldments using the mild-penetrating E6013 rod and the deep-penetrating E6010 rod, in various positions.
Learn more about welding training and how to apply at
wfw.org/apply/
They are practicing weldments using the mild-penetrating E6013 rod and the deep-penetrating E6010 rod, in various positions.
Learn more about welding training and how to apply at
wfw.org/apply/
January 13, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Our Welding 1 students are motivated and locked in at their booths.
They are practicing weldments using the mild-penetrating E6013 rod and the deep-penetrating E6010 rod, in various positions.
Learn more about welding training and how to apply at
wfw.org/apply/
They are practicing weldments using the mild-penetrating E6013 rod and the deep-penetrating E6010 rod, in various positions.
Learn more about welding training and how to apply at
wfw.org/apply/
Thank you to Victory Welding Alloys for donating welding materials every semester to support veteran welding training at Workshops for Warriors. Ongoing industry support helps students prepare for skilled trades and advanced manufacturing careers.
Explore welding training opportunities at wfw.org.
Explore welding training opportunities at wfw.org.
January 12, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Thank you to Victory Welding Alloys for donating welding materials every semester to support veteran welding training at Workshops for Warriors. Ongoing industry support helps students prepare for skilled trades and advanced manufacturing careers.
Explore welding training opportunities at wfw.org.
Explore welding training opportunities at wfw.org.
Join us for a community #blooddrive at #WorkshopsforWarriors. Donate & receive a T-shirt from the #SanDiegoBloodBank while supplies last.
📅 Jan 15
🕘 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 2970 Main Street, San Diego
🪪 Photo ID required
✅ Open to the public by appt.
Schedule online: bit.ly/4jySGZx
Call: (619) 400-8251
📅 Jan 15
🕘 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 2970 Main Street, San Diego
🪪 Photo ID required
✅ Open to the public by appt.
Schedule online: bit.ly/4jySGZx
Call: (619) 400-8251
January 8, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Join us for a community #blooddrive at #WorkshopsforWarriors. Donate & receive a T-shirt from the #SanDiegoBloodBank while supplies last.
📅 Jan 15
🕘 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 2970 Main Street, San Diego
🪪 Photo ID required
✅ Open to the public by appt.
Schedule online: bit.ly/4jySGZx
Call: (619) 400-8251
📅 Jan 15
🕘 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 2970 Main Street, San Diego
🪪 Photo ID required
✅ Open to the public by appt.
Schedule online: bit.ly/4jySGZx
Call: (619) 400-8251
Orientation yesterday. First day of class today. Our Fall 2026 cohort is starting strong in the classroom, learning the fundamentals behind welding and CNC machining training that leads to nationally recognized certifications and real careers in advanced manufacturing.
January 6, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Orientation yesterday. First day of class today. Our Fall 2026 cohort is starting strong in the classroom, learning the fundamentals behind welding and CNC machining training that leads to nationally recognized certifications and real careers in advanced manufacturing.
Before break and graduation, our Welding 1 & 2 students competed in the AWS Welding Competition & Welding Art Competition.
The AWS portion challenges students to weld to professional standards, focusing on quality, consistency, & technique, while the art competition highlights creativity &
The AWS portion challenges students to weld to professional standards, focusing on quality, consistency, & technique, while the art competition highlights creativity &
January 2, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Before break and graduation, our Welding 1 & 2 students competed in the AWS Welding Competition & Welding Art Competition.
The AWS portion challenges students to weld to professional standards, focusing on quality, consistency, & technique, while the art competition highlights creativity &
The AWS portion challenges students to weld to professional standards, focusing on quality, consistency, & technique, while the art competition highlights creativity &
🎉 Congratulations to our #Fall2025 Graduating Class! 🎓
On Dec. 19, we celebrated their 4 months here at #WorkshopsforWarriors. These driven students committed to learning their craft & pushing their limits. Their dedication positions them to step into the workforce & help meet the growing demand in
On Dec. 19, we celebrated their 4 months here at #WorkshopsforWarriors. These driven students committed to learning their craft & pushing their limits. Their dedication positions them to step into the workforce & help meet the growing demand in
December 30, 2025 at 10:45 PM
🎉 Congratulations to our #Fall2025 Graduating Class! 🎓
On Dec. 19, we celebrated their 4 months here at #WorkshopsforWarriors. These driven students committed to learning their craft & pushing their limits. Their dedication positions them to step into the workforce & help meet the growing demand in
On Dec. 19, we celebrated their 4 months here at #WorkshopsforWarriors. These driven students committed to learning their craft & pushing their limits. Their dedication positions them to step into the workforce & help meet the growing demand in
We are grateful to City of San Diego Council President Joe LaCava (District 1) for visiting #WorkshopsforWarriors and learning more about our students and training programs. Thank you for your support.
Learn more about our programs at wfw.org.
#Veterans #WorkforceDevelopment #MilitaryCommunity
Learn more about our programs at wfw.org.
#Veterans #WorkforceDevelopment #MilitaryCommunity
December 15, 2025 at 9:33 PM
We are grateful to City of San Diego Council President Joe LaCava (District 1) for visiting #WorkshopsforWarriors and learning more about our students and training programs. Thank you for your support.
Learn more about our programs at wfw.org.
#Veterans #WorkforceDevelopment #MilitaryCommunity
Learn more about our programs at wfw.org.
#Veterans #WorkforceDevelopment #MilitaryCommunity
Grateful for the support! Thank you to the @caterpillarinc.bsky.social Foundation and its subsidiary, Solar Turbines, for their Young Veterans Manufacturing Training grant to WFW.
Your partnership helps us keep rebuilding America’s skilled workforce while giving veterans and transitioning service
Your partnership helps us keep rebuilding America’s skilled workforce while giving veterans and transitioning service
December 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Grateful for the support! Thank you to the @caterpillarinc.bsky.social Foundation and its subsidiary, Solar Turbines, for their Young Veterans Manufacturing Training grant to WFW.
Your partnership helps us keep rebuilding America’s skilled workforce while giving veterans and transitioning service
Your partnership helps us keep rebuilding America’s skilled workforce while giving veterans and transitioning service
Black Hawk mechanic, crew chief, & medevac door gunner.
Mark spent five years keeping helicopters in the air & flying missions.
Civilian life began with short-term construction & valet jobs that didn't feel like a real path.
Walking into the WFW machining shop brought back
Mark spent five years keeping helicopters in the air & flying missions.
Civilian life began with short-term construction & valet jobs that didn't feel like a real path.
Walking into the WFW machining shop brought back
December 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Black Hawk mechanic, crew chief, & medevac door gunner.
Mark spent five years keeping helicopters in the air & flying missions.
Civilian life began with short-term construction & valet jobs that didn't feel like a real path.
Walking into the WFW machining shop brought back
Mark spent five years keeping helicopters in the air & flying missions.
Civilian life began with short-term construction & valet jobs that didn't feel like a real path.
Walking into the WFW machining shop brought back
Thank you to Stater Bros. Charities & Twisted Tea for supporting our welding and CNC machining programs. Your generosity helps our students turn their military experience into skilled manufacturing careers.
Want to get involved or learn more about our mission? Visit wfw.org?utm_medium=o...
Want to get involved or learn more about our mission? Visit wfw.org?utm_medium=o...
December 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Thank you to Stater Bros. Charities & Twisted Tea for supporting our welding and CNC machining programs. Your generosity helps our students turn their military experience into skilled manufacturing careers.
Want to get involved or learn more about our mission? Visit wfw.org?utm_medium=o...
Want to get involved or learn more about our mission? Visit wfw.org?utm_medium=o...
Welding 2 students are practicing industry-standard pipe fitting & welding, refining fit-up, & running clean passes under real shop conditions. This hands-on work is part of WFW’s accelerated 16-week #weldingprogram, built to lead into nationally recognized credentials & real manufacturing careers.
December 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Welding 2 students are practicing industry-standard pipe fitting & welding, refining fit-up, & running clean passes under real shop conditions. This hands-on work is part of WFW’s accelerated 16-week #weldingprogram, built to lead into nationally recognized credentials & real manufacturing careers.
This #GivingTuesday, pledge to support careers for veterans in American manufacturing.
Your support provides training & opportunity, helping veterans secure manufacturing careers that uplift families & communities & strengthen America’s workforce.
#Donatetoday: donate.wfw.org/give/748885/...
#WFW
Your support provides training & opportunity, helping veterans secure manufacturing careers that uplift families & communities & strengthen America’s workforce.
#Donatetoday: donate.wfw.org/give/748885/...
#WFW
December 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This #GivingTuesday, pledge to support careers for veterans in American manufacturing.
Your support provides training & opportunity, helping veterans secure manufacturing careers that uplift families & communities & strengthen America’s workforce.
#Donatetoday: donate.wfw.org/give/748885/...
#WFW
Your support provides training & opportunity, helping veterans secure manufacturing careers that uplift families & communities & strengthen America’s workforce.
#Donatetoday: donate.wfw.org/give/748885/...
#WFW
Friendly reminder for our WFW community: campus will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday, November 27–28. Classes resume Monday, Dec. 1.
Enjoy the holiday weekend, and we will see you back in the shop soon.
Enjoy the holiday weekend, and we will see you back in the shop soon.
November 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Friendly reminder for our WFW community: campus will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday, November 27–28. Classes resume Monday, Dec. 1.
Enjoy the holiday weekend, and we will see you back in the shop soon.
Enjoy the holiday weekend, and we will see you back in the shop soon.
#MilitaryFamilyAppreciationMonth is a reminder that your people are part of this journey, too.
At #WFW, career training in CNC machining & welding helps veterans & military families build real stability after service. With trusted credentials, career support, & education benefits that can support
At #WFW, career training in CNC machining & welding helps veterans & military families build real stability after service. With trusted credentials, career support, & education benefits that can support
November 24, 2025 at 10:13 PM
#MilitaryFamilyAppreciationMonth is a reminder that your people are part of this journey, too.
At #WFW, career training in CNC machining & welding helps veterans & military families build real stability after service. With trusted credentials, career support, & education benefits that can support
At #WFW, career training in CNC machining & welding helps veterans & military families build real stability after service. With trusted credentials, career support, & education benefits that can support
A big thank you to #VictoryWeldingAlloys for helping support our welding program with training materials. Their generosity helps our students get more hands-on practice and more confidence in the booth.
#WeldingTraining #SkilledTrades #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #WFW
#WeldingTraining #SkilledTrades #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #WFW
November 20, 2025 at 11:52 PM
A big thank you to #VictoryWeldingAlloys for helping support our welding program with training materials. Their generosity helps our students get more hands-on practice and more confidence in the booth.
#WeldingTraining #SkilledTrades #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #WFW
#WeldingTraining #SkilledTrades #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #WFW
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Veterans make up 9% of San Diego's population. They're our neighbors, friends and family members.
@workshops4warriors.bsky.social is creating fulfilling career paths for over 1,600 U.S. veterans through CNC machining and welding training programs and credentials.
Learn more: wfw.org/
#Veterans
@workshops4warriors.bsky.social is creating fulfilling career paths for over 1,600 U.S. veterans through CNC machining and welding training programs and credentials.
Learn more: wfw.org/
#Veterans
November 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Veterans make up 9% of San Diego's population. They're our neighbors, friends and family members.
@workshops4warriors.bsky.social is creating fulfilling career paths for over 1,600 U.S. veterans through CNC machining and welding training programs and credentials.
Learn more: wfw.org/
#Veterans
@workshops4warriors.bsky.social is creating fulfilling career paths for over 1,600 U.S. veterans through CNC machining and welding training programs and credentials.
Learn more: wfw.org/
#Veterans
Thank you to Joe from #TriToolTechnologies for teaching our Welding 3 students #orbitalwelding with both #MIG and #TIG. 🔥
Joe broke down the steps, answered every question, and gave our students a chance to work through the process with real focus.
Joe broke down the steps, answered every question, and gave our students a chance to work through the process with real focus.
November 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Thank you to Joe from #TriToolTechnologies for teaching our Welding 3 students #orbitalwelding with both #MIG and #TIG. 🔥
Joe broke down the steps, answered every question, and gave our students a chance to work through the process with real focus.
Joe broke down the steps, answered every question, and gave our students a chance to work through the process with real focus.
Friday’s Fall Career Fair was the largest in Workshops for Warriors' history. Thank you to every employer who spent the day meeting our welding and machining students and veteran alumni. Your support helps create real career pathways in advanced manufacturing.
Thank you to: BAE Systems, DiscFlo,
Thank you to: BAE Systems, DiscFlo,
November 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Friday’s Fall Career Fair was the largest in Workshops for Warriors' history. Thank you to every employer who spent the day meeting our welding and machining students and veteran alumni. Your support helps create real career pathways in advanced manufacturing.
Thank you to: BAE Systems, DiscFlo,
Thank you to: BAE Systems, DiscFlo,
Welding 2 students got hands-on experience with Snap-On torque tools, earning certification in mechanical & electronic torque wrench theory & operation. They performed field torque checks using click, dial, & electronic wrenches to build confidence and technical skills.
#WFW
#WFW
November 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Welding 2 students got hands-on experience with Snap-On torque tools, earning certification in mechanical & electronic torque wrench theory & operation. They performed field torque checks using click, dial, & electronic wrenches to build confidence and technical skills.
#WFW
#WFW