Advisory Board
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Dr. Will Gray
Ed.D. Executive Director, College & Career Readiness Placentia-Yorba Linda USD
"Our goal is to offer schools activities that provide hands-on experiences for students to prepare for high-wage, high-demand careers"
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Dominique Polchow
K-12 Principal, Placentia-Yorba Linda USD
"West Iron's ready-made kits streamline implementation, allowing teachers more time to work directly with students and focus on skill development, while engaging, hands-on projects capture student interest and give them a sense of pride in creating something tangible they built themselves."
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Joyce Wheeler
Teacher, Fullerton Joint Union High School District
"As a teacher, I want to spend less time planning and more time helping students grow. West Iron kits and lesson plans make that possible by taking the guesswork out of instruction."
About West Iron
West Iron was founded with a simple goal: to make hands-on learning more meaningful.
After going through trade school ourselves, we saw too many students spend hours on projects that ended up in the scrap bin. We knew there was a better way.
We design welding kits that go beyond basic practice—helping students build real-world skills while creating projects they can keep and be proud of. Every kit is carefully designed, tested, and packaged to make the experience smooth for both instructors and students.
We’re committed to supporting training programs and helping develop the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
Our Mission
Our mission is to raise the standard for hands-on education by creating projects with real purpose and value.
We want students to stay engaged in their work, build confidence in their skills, and take pride in what they create. At the same time, we support instructors by providing reliable, ready-to-use kits that make teaching more effective and rewarding.
The Problem
Many welding programs lose valuable class time to repetitive projects, heavy prep work, and costly equipment instead of focusing on teaching real skills.
West Iron solves this by providing ready-to-use welding kits that eliminate prep, reduce equipment needs, and keep students engaged with meaningful, take-home builds.
Everything arrives organized with lessons included, helping instructors save time and deliver consistent, high-quality results in the classroom.