Description

VetPowered, LLC is a distinguished advanced manufacturing company headquartered in San Diego, California, committed to revitalizing American manufacturing through a highly skilled veteran workforce. Founded in 2009, VetPowered operates at the intersection of veteran expertise and industry demands, leveraging a team of veterans and wounded warriors trained in digital manufacturing, welding and fabrication, machinery repair, and customized training. The company holds multiple certifications including 8(a), AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, HUBZone, Minority Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVSB), and Micro-SB Certified, underscoring its commitment to quality and excellence. VetPowered’s mission is to enhance its customers’ competitive advantage by deploying a veteran workforce proficient in integrated advanced manufacturing solutions. Its vision is to establish nationally recognized joint advanced manufacturing centers of excellence that position America as the global hub for digital manufacturing and smart manufacturing grids. The company is deeply invested in community impact, with profits and resources supporting Workshops for Warriors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to training and certifying veterans and wounded warriors for careers in advanced manufacturing. This social enterprise model ensures that VetPowered not only delivers speed, agility, and smart manufacturing capabilities to its clients but also fosters veteran employment and career development. Under the leadership of Hernán Luis y Prado, a decorated Navy veteran with extensive combat and leadership experience, VetPowered has received numerous accolades including the 2020 Best Veteran Owned Business by the U.S. Small Business Administration and recognition from the San Diego Chamber of Commerce. Hernán’s commitment to veteran transition and community service has been honored by the White House, California State Legislature, and other organizations. VetPowered’s capabilities span commercial and industrial machinery, machine shops, and general contracting with licenses in electrical and sheet metal work. The company’s certifications and awards reflect its dedication to quality, community, and veteran empowerment, making it a leading force in America’s advanced manufacturing sector.