OUR APPROACH
At Latinas Welding Guild, we believe in second chances and the power of skilled trades to create pathways to stable careers. Our Opportunity Youth Welding Program is a partnership-based initiative designed for job seekers ages 16-24 who have faced challenges but are ready to rebuild their futures.
Through hands-on MIG welding training, industry certifications, job readiness support, and real-world fabrication projects, students gain the skills and confidence needed to enter the workforce. However, meals and additional support services are provided in collaboration with our community partners to ensure students have the resources they need to succeed.
Beyond welding, this program fosters leadership, teamwork, and resilience, equipping students with both technical and life skills to create lasting change.
We partner with organizations that share our mission to empower Opportunity Youth. If your organization is committed to providing career pathways and wraparound support, let’s work together to make an impact.
Interested in partnering? Let’s connect!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
ELIGIBILITY DETAILS:
- Opportunity Youth: 16-24 ages
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Meals depending on the Community Partner
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Fire and Safety Education
FREQUENCY:
Year-round
WELDING BASICS
INTRO TO MIG
Focus: Welding for a Fresh Start
- A second chance. A new career.
- Hands-on MIG welding training + certifications
- Job readiness & career support
- A supportive community to help you succeed
INDUSTRY BASICS
FORKLIFT ESSENTIALS
- Prerequisites: None
- Barrier-busting support available
- Scholarships available
- Required: Valid U.S. Driver’s License