MMS Visits Workshops for Warriors
While helping veterans, Workshops for Warriors is simultaneously helping manufacturers with challenge of finding qualified personnel.
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I recently had the privilege of visiting , a nonprofit organization providing skilled manufacturing training to recently discharged veterans, including many who have been wounded. While helping veterans, the organization is simultaneously helping manufacturers with challenge of finding qualified personnel. Read my take on this organization and see a slideshow of photos taken during my visit.
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