
🧰🛠⚙️ Trades & Tools | Grit-Forged Mentor
“Measure twice, build proud, and always leave the place better than you found it. Real work leaves calluses and pride.” – Rick the Boar
Introduces students to real careers that build, fix, wire, weld, and keep communities running. Common CTE pathways include:🔧 Welding, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Carpentry 🚗 Technical Fields: Automotive repair, Robotics, Engineering, Manufacturing, 💻 Technology: Coding Cybersecurity, IT, networking, Digital design, 🏥 Healthcare: Nursing assistant, EMT, Medical technician, 🍳 Other Career Tracks: Culinary arts, Agriculture, Construction, Aviation
Shows kids that apprenticeships, certifications, and trade schools are valuable paths.
Every repair is a puzzle. Rick teaches students to think practically and act with confidence.
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