INDEPENDENCE, KY – Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) announced an agreement with San Diego-based Workshops for Warriors to provide an industrial finishing certificate program for Workshop for Warriors students. The program will be known as the Finishing for Warriors program. Workshop for Warriors is a is a state-licensed, board-governed, fully audited 501(c)(3) nonprofit school that trains, certifies, and helps veterans, wounded warriors, and transition service members into advanced manufacturing careers. Students earn nationally recognized portable and stackable credentials.
CCAI has contracted with Rich Saddler of Industrial Finishing Solutions to coordinate the development of the Finishing for Warriors curriculum. Saddler has an extensive background in the industrial finishing industry, including finishing-related positions with Haworth, Steelcase, Herman Miller, George Koch Sons and Abcor Industries. His educational background and industry experience make Saddler the ideal person to coordinate this important project. Saddler is well recognized in the industrial finishing industry, which will be an asset when seeking assistance in key areas for educational information. He commented, "I am honored and excited to be part of this program, bringing finishing knowledge to our veterans. This program is not only providing training to the next generation of finishing professionals but provides exciting career opportunities to veterans transitioning from military to civilian life."