Veterans get hands-on with sheet metalworking

free trade and craft training events for military

By Will Montoya, Washington Department of Veterans Affairs on April 11, 2019

Six transitioning servicemembers attended the Sheet Metal Skilled Trades Rotation March 28.

The veterans got the chance to learn about a new career as a Sheet Metal Apprentice and also build a tool box in the hands-on project portion of the event. Participants were allowed to keep the tool box they built.

The Skilled Trades Rotation is a free voluntary training event where individuals acquire trade and craft skills. Participants visit a training site, get a block of instruction, and then complete a 24-hour project. 

The event is open to transitioning servicemembers, military spouses, military high schoolers, and veterans.

Upcoming Skilled Trades Rotations are:

April 25: Advanced Manufacturing

May 16: Ironworkers

June 28: Carpenters

If you are interested in reserving your spot for future skilled trades rotations, please sign up at: eventbrite.com/d/united-states--washington/skilled-trades/