Manuela Gonzalez is a 47 year old mother who received her Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate in early February 2025. Manuela can operate the excavator, backhoe and a bobcat. Both she and her 18 year old son, Ignacio are attending welding class together. She encourages people to get their education and states “it’s never too late” She also said that she attends to motivate young people to go to earn their education.
