Workshops for Warriors Presents 2025 Forging Futures Gala
Workshops for Warriors (WFW), the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to training veterans and transitioning service members for careers in advanced manufacturing, proudly announces the Forging Futures Gala from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, May 31, 2025, aboard the iconic USS Midway Museum, located at 910 N Harbor Drive, in downtown San Diego.
This prestigious annual event celebrates the lives transformed and careers launched through Workshops for Warriors’ training programs, which provide hands-on training, industry certifications, and job placement assistance to America’s veterans. The evening will feature an elegant dinner, live auction and entertainment, and inspiring testimonials from program graduates.
The 2025 Forging Futures Gala is a critical fundraising initiative aimed at helping WFW expand its training capacity and increase the number of veterans served annually. As the only nationally scalable program dedicated to training veterans and transitioning service members in advanced manufacturing, WFW is preparing for a transformational year with the opening of a new 25,000 sq. ft. training facility in Barrio Logan. Set to open this fall, the facility will allow WFW to train over 360 veterans annually, addressing the growing demand for skilled workers in U.S. manufacturing.
Funds raised from the gala will directly support this expansion, as well as WFW’s instructor certification program, which will enable the organization to expand locally and replicate its successful model in other communities. Additionally, contributions will provide full wraparound support services for students, including housing assistance, food options, resume building, interview preparation, and a professional clothing closet, ensuring that veterans have the tools and resources to focus on their education, then transition to and thrive in civilian careers.
“The need has never been greater, and the community’s support has never meant more,” said Hernán Luis y Prado, Founder & CEO of Workshops for Warriors. “America’s servicemen and women have always been the first to fight—now, it is our turn to fight for them. The Forging Futures Gala is a call to action to ensure that every veteran who walks through our doors has access to the skills, support, and opportunities they need for a successful civilian career.”
The 2025 Forging Futures Gala will be a defining moment in WFW’s expansion efforts, helping the organization continue its mission of Rebuilding American Manufacturing, One Veteran at a Time.®
For more information about ticketing and sponsorship opportunities, please visit wfw.org/gala.
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