After Mr. Rowe's "graduation" videos this year, I wish I had done trade school instead of college. 🙂 I was blessed with a great high school education, a love for learning (especially history), and wonderful parents that did their best to teach myself, my younger autistic brother, and our genius youngest brother. 🙏 I have learned good work ethic and some manual skills, but someday will go to a trade school. 🤞 It'll be awhile because I was just fired two days ago for supporting my community's nickname "Dixie" in a Facebook comment 🤷, but thank you for being a great example Mike Rowe. Simple actions can mean the world to many. #KeepSmiling 👍🇺🇸
@@brandona4618 Fired from Children's Museum job for commenting support of the word "Dixie", my town's nickname for about 160 years, on a Facebook post (...& maybe for calling Socialists insults 🤔🤷) Though they'll say it was breach of confidentiality. I was upset about a new room at the Children's Museum (sponsored by Dixie State University), not going to have the name on the wall because the rumor already going around was the University was going to waste money like others changing the name & brand. 🙄 ...Just because some people with light skin are offended by the word.
Amen. Looking back at my own path, Mike was one of the first people who I encountered who articulated all the benefits to the trades and really helped open me up to head that direction. Sometimes for me I dont consider something until I hear someone make a good case for it, and right away I get that thought 'duh, ofcourse this is right, why didnt I consider that?'
WE NEED MORE OF THIS KIND OF WORK ETHIC AND DRIVE!! It’s sad to me that more people DON’T even know how to change a tire on their car than DO know. Anyone can do ANYTHING if they have that drive. Peace.
I get the sentiment, but there is no way I want Mike Rowe to be President. He does so much more for this country in his current life than any President could do.
Well done, sir...and ladies. After serving as a nuclear engineer and chemist aboard a ballistic missile submarine, a decade in industry with DuPont and 35 years as an executive in high-tech, I completely transitioned my career as a digital fabricator. I'm now the go-to person for 3D modeling, 3D printing and CNC routing at our company. Every day brings a new challenge. More than that, every day is more fulfilling than even the best of days I spent behind a desk for all those years. Thanks Mike for all you do!
This is a great program. Congratulations to these two ladies and all of the other recipients. Thanks Mike for all you're doing to support and promote the trades and adding rationality to conversations and decisions about charting a life path of meaningful work.
Too cool for words!! I taught low voltage electronic systems at a career school (Lincoln Tech, in Rhode Island)....until the school decided that expanding massage therapy made more sense to them!! Just another part of the skilled trades dilemma. I'm retired now but would love to go back to teaching, especially with students like these (I had lots of motivated students but you really light a fire under these folks!). Keep fighting the good fight, Mike! :-)
youtube exist! get a teaching plan, get a camera, wireless microphone, some lights, and start teaching! use youtube and teachable (if you want to charge for classes) and just go at it. low voltage will be the new big thing in home automation! especially with low voltage LED strip lights.
Mike Rowe don’t stop doing what you do! Kudos to those ladies for being strong and successful women! And may I say...What kind of miserable people gave this story a thumbs down?? Love thissssss story! 🥰
@The Dude Anything in life is a risk. Driving a car down a highway is a bigger risk than working most blue collar jobs. It’s certainly not Mike Rowe’s fault if people got hurt on a job site. He’s a promoter of hard work and good work ethics by promoting blue collar trade school scholarships. If you don’t agree then you don’t agree. But it seems futile for you to send a complete stranger like me a bunch of clips of selected and edited interviews somehow thinking you know the person being interviewed the subject at hand and you definitely don’t know the person you sent the RU-vid clip to! That’s the problem with this country is that some people just want to always be in a “safe space” and get government hand outs! Life is a risk. If blue collar work is not for you don’t do it. But don’t think that those who do it or support it are less than, or somehow responsible for a tragedy. If you don’t like how safety is at industrial companies then go get a job at OSHA and do something about it...just Don’t sit behind your keyboard in mommas basement and think you know everything about everything cause you googled it and found a video about it! Grow up get a life a real sweat breaking job and learn good ethics instead of trolling people online! I still love what Mike Rowe Works does! You haven’t changed my mind. He won’t stop doing what he does because of your opinion. Cause that’s all it is your opinion. And I learned a long time ago. Opinions of people, who I don’t know, who don’t know me, and who have no clue...your opinion doesn’t matter. And I am not a hater I don’t usually respond to trolls. But you you’re special!
Yes!!! I was just looking for a new video from you last night, and was saddened that the most recent was published months ago. I didn't cry but I'm crying happy tears now. I can relate to Victoria's childhood experience, as my girlhood was similar, except there wasn't anyone on TV who reminded me of my Dad. But wow, you're kind of a father figure to her. It's like you helped raise her by being an inspiring role model even when her dad couldn't be home. How neat is that? I can relate to Carlyn as far as the academic background. The two make a great team. Congratulations to both of them, and best wishes for a fulfilling future.
Mr. Rowe, You have been a voice of reason and advocate of common sense for many years, and I can't thank you enough. Love Safety Third and constantly refer to it with friends and coworkers. Your answers to various enquiries are balanced, kind, and wise, *cough c0vId cough* with erudite, polite, but pointed answers. May the Lord bless you - 2nd Timothy 2:25
Perfect!!! This is what the world needs!!! Positivity, progression, and perseverance. Those two women had it spades. Everyone else has it too. I understand it's hard to get out of the norm or the pattern of your life. But even one step threw the dark brings you closer to the light. All you have to do is try as hard as you can. Everyone can do it 😁👍👍
This made my day. We're in the middle of doing our own bathroom remodel and we can appreciate how hard these women worked to get where they are. Very inspirational to the young people looking for direction in their lives. Mike, you are a hero.
Ah Mike. You did it again. You made me cry. If I could I would have taken a selfie with my tissue tucked under my glasses as I watched this. My husband is a journeyman carpenter (master builder) who went through the apprenticeship program. He listened to those around him who taught him how to be a perfectionist at building anything. From million dollar homes to little toilet paper cabinet for the bathroom I love what he is and does. I’m so glad you show others there are skills needed and no gender is denied ❤️
Grew up with three older brothers and turned around and had three sons. I'm 56 years young and worked in restoration and flipping houses. Congrats Ladies
Mike, hear is a short story. my niece called me one day crying she had just spent 10s of thousands of dollars to complete the big culinary school hear in downtown Portland, Oregon and when graduated the only job available was a line cook at Denny's. she called me and asked for help at the time of the call I was a foreman for a large union electrical contractor hear in Oregon working at a very large chip manufacture. I told her to come on over Monday and I will put her to work as a material handler that was about 7 years ago. she got accepted into the apprenticeship program to become an electrician she now is a foreman for that very same electrical contractor at that same chip factory hear in Oregon. about 6 months ago she bought her first home, I'm so proud of her. she now has the ability to support her 3 kids all on hew own.
Hi Mike Rowe! I was just sharing your foundation and philosophy with a friend yesterday! I gave her your web address. I absolutely 💙 what you do! Thank you 💪
Good work Mike. What a wonderful way to highlight how two ladies determination, resilience, and hard work has payed off to make their lives better. Hard work does pay off, Who knew.
I cannot say enough about how Mike Rowe is like "Chicken Soup for the soul" of our Nation. Unfortunately we forget our history our Nation was built on fundamental notion of hard work and determination. We owe the Americans of the past to honor their sacrifices and continue their legacy of hard work aka "Sweat Pledge." Thank you and all of your support personnel for all that you do!!!
Mike, you would be proud. Arizona has a great, CTED/GIFT program, I instruct High school juniors and seniors who come to class 4 days a week, 2 hours a day and we teach them about a years worth of an electrical apprenticeship, to include NFPA 70E Electrical safety, to Basic AC/DC all the way up to electrical schematics and motor control. They also earn 11 college credits while in High School from Eastern Arizona College towards an Electrical Degree. The students learn to draw up a Start /Stop circuit for a motor control circuit, then wire it up to our electrical simulator and then ensure it works. Then the simulator's computer will put problems in the circuits and the students have to trouble shoot it until it's fixed. In the last 2 1/2 years, the company I work for, which is a very well know mining company has hired 17 of these former GIFT Students into the Electrical Apprentice programs. They are filling a critical need in the Trades. It is truly a win win situation. We have students right out of high school who love what they do and are making great money, learning a great trade and providing for themselves. Oh, and not accumulating a ton of college debt. We appreciate what you do. MELVIN LEWIS WELLS JR.
OOhhhh, I need them to come help me with my 114 yr old house now that body has given out on me!! Trying to find GOOD craftspeople is super tough, women are nearly nonexistent. In 70's was told what I had to be...not a farmer,not rehabber,not writer... you have to marry those while you are a good obedient nurse. First 3 yrs weren't soul sucking but the next 36 were. So glad for them.
Love this man...got my education in the span of 30 yrs in the house building trade....from ditches to doorknobs we do it all start to finish....Mike you are a god sent to the people that deserve the success of this industry which you provide an avenue to the dream...Thank You
Just retired as a Union Electrician for 48 years. No debts I own my house, cars and have a few bucks in the bank. Trades are the only way to go, if you don't mind getting dirty once in a while. Also, I was never one to settle for. Always looked for better paying work in my profesion. Last job I had I was hired at 61 YEARS OLD. RETIRED AT 67. Always try and better yourself. Good luck and go getem.
Love hearing these stories. Knowing so many people going into incredible amounts of debt to get degrees with a low ROI, it has been all too clear to me for YEARS that trade school needs to be promoted more and more from high school on up. There's alot of unfilled demand for these skills, and while I'm not in the industry, I do plenty of projects that involve manual labor, and there's few things in life more satisfying than having built or fixed something and seeing the result of your work. Keep up the great work, Mike.
Hi, Mike from a Canadian old-timer. Thanks for posting video's like this one, I often enjoy your commentaries on the trade field. You have inspired me at the age of 51 to return to college to pursue the field of Architectural technology. Would love to meet you one day. Looking forward to your future postings. Pete Ottawa ON Canada
Mike you are making a legacy for yourself. People a hundred years from now are going to know who you are and that is something to be very proud of. From one hardworking American to another thanks for making a difference.
Mike, Please update this channel. I love seeing you TV, but don't forget about everyone that has unplugged. You are one of the few mainstream voices speaking on behalf of the working people, and we need more of that here.....and everywhere.
I'm gonna attempt to comment on this one!! Lol Mike thank you for doing what you do Brotha!! You must love your job!! We need more women in the trades for sure! According to my fiance they measure more accurately lmao
I think they almost made you cry Mike...It's all good though I have had a similar situation when I ran into a guy i worked for (who i kind of idolized) We got to talking about the good ol days, And I told him what a influence he was on me... and I was kind of shocked that he was so appreciated to hear this from me... Great moment in life... humbled a bit... Keep up the great work.
You are awesome Mike...we need a lot more people in the trades. Women are especially good at the work as they pay attention to details more. I wish more women would get into the trades, I would hire them in a minute for my construction company !!
Thanks for the video! I do find it frustrating when people focus on gender in construction (in any vocation really). My partner graduated from one of the top universities in the UK, as a structural engineer. She is always commenting that people focus too much on her gender and not enough on her talents.
Makersmith is a perfect model for future schools. My idea is to put it in an empty mall and have every industry/subject in their own space, 3d printing, chemistry, programming, electronics, Healthcare welding etc. But all under one roof, kids would learn something usefull and ACTUALLY want to be there. Makersmith is a space to store/use bulky equipment for people who live in small apartments, and a cheap alternative to buying expensive equipment, they'll teach you to use it aswell.
Absolutely fantastic program Mike !!! We're pretty close in age and gosh I wish there was something like this when I was growing up ! Keep up the excellent work bud !! More people should see this 'cause these women are a true inspiration !! Big thumbs up Mike !!
