There is a growing need for qualified workers in skilled trades such as welding and the industry is responding with competitive pay, job security and the opportunity to build a fulfilling career path.
In the world of welding, where sparks fly and metal bends to the will of skilled hands, Makayla Baker stands out as a trailblazer. Her journey from a high school art class to becoming a respected welding technician and instructor at the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing Program is a testament to her passion, determination, and resilience in a traditionally male-dominated field.
In the past two years, 92 Veterans have found renewed purpose and new careers through the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program.
