I traded our 6.2 after it dropped the second injector at 60,000 miles. 
What you do for work
- Thread starter Crappieking15
- Start date
Stressless
Well-Known Member
Stressless
Well-Known Member
30 years commissioned officer, retired 2016. 13 combat deployments. Now working for The MITRE Corporation an FFRDC ( Google it, I had too) and current project is working as a operational SME building Kuwait its own IAMD so we can bring more our men and women home, providing our partners, the Kuwaitis, the means to defend themselves.
The MITRE Corp -> https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomas...k-hacking-smartwatches-and-fighting-covid-19/
The MITRE Corp -> https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomas...k-hacking-smartwatches-and-fighting-covid-19/
Last edited:
Bumping this.
I have noticed an increase in kids these days wanting to do trades. My local area vocational school is at maximum capacity as they push kids towards the work program to free up space. 2 out my 3 kids are wanting to do a trade and none of them want college. Anyone else noticing this trend? Their friend groups are also the same.
Me thinks the covid shutdowns are helping this push. These kids seen who makes this country what it is. Not saying that all.college is bad, but there is plenty of money and self satisfaction to be had by hard labor.
I have noticed an increase in kids these days wanting to do trades. My local area vocational school is at maximum capacity as they push kids towards the work program to free up space. 2 out my 3 kids are wanting to do a trade and none of them want college. Anyone else noticing this trend? Their friend groups are also the same.
Me thinks the covid shutdowns are helping this push. These kids seen who makes this country what it is. Not saying that all.college is bad, but there is plenty of money and self satisfaction to be had by hard labor.
Trueroots
Member
I have noticed the same thing and actually any kid on the fence , I recommend them to do it. Trades are
making a comeback and paying livable wages.Covid changed everything. I think people being forced to stay home did many things. I think people realized the freedom they could have and didn't want to go back to their dissatisfied occupation. Start up businesses are popping up everywhere. I think many people did things to make money during the shutdown either to get by or actually had time to try other things other than their normal 8 and skate repetitive lifestyle. Covid fugged up alot of things but I think it has helped surge creative thinking and dreaming big, and choose your own path. It seems when I went to high school the option was college or factory unless your family was in the trades or farmers.......
Stressless
Well-Known Member
Schools are a big influencer in this area. Proud of the leadership my Mrs has done in this specific area. She's been the Chairman of the county wide school board for the last two years and been on the board for over a decade.
The following is our county's pathway for youth to leave High School with a livelihood.
The Santa Rosa County School District in Florida offers a variety of trades programs through its Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Workforce Education departments, including automotive technology, welding, air conditioning and refrigeration, and electrical. These programs are designed through a "career pathways" model to prepare students for high-skill, high-wage careers and provide hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and software. Specific programs are available at the middle school, high school, and technical college levels, with additional opportunities through partnerships like the Integrated Education and Training (IET) program and the Space Florida Academy Program.
Specific programs and pathways
Program structure and goals
The following is our county's pathway for youth to leave High School with a livelihood.
The Santa Rosa County School District in Florida offers a variety of trades programs through its Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Workforce Education departments, including automotive technology, welding, air conditioning and refrigeration, and electrical. These programs are designed through a "career pathways" model to prepare students for high-skill, high-wage careers and provide hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and software. Specific programs are available at the middle school, high school, and technical college levels, with additional opportunities through partnerships like the Integrated Education and Training (IET) program and the Space Florida Academy Program.
Specific programs and pathways
- Automotive Technology: Courses prepare students for careers in the automotive field.
- Welding Technology: Programs are offered through the district, including at the technical college level and high schools like Navarre High School.
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (HVACR): This program is available through the district's technical college.
- Electricity: The district provides courses in electrical trades.
- Computer Systems and Information Technology: Programs are available to prepare students for IT careers.
- Emergency Medical Responder/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): These programs offer training for healthcare-related careers.
- Pharmacy Technician: Students can pursue training for pharmacy careers.
- Culinary Arts: The district offers a culinary arts pathway.
Program structure and goals
- Career Pathways Model: The district uses a career pathways model to align education with regional occupational demands and provide students with clear roadmaps to certifications and careers.
- Partnerships: The programs are developed through partnerships with local employers and postsecondary institutions to ensure students are learning relevant, in-demand skills.
- Industry Certifications: Students can earn nationally recognized industry certifications through these programs.
- Hands-on Experience: The curriculum is designed to provide real-world, hands-on activities using the same equipment, software, and tools used in the local workforce.