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Rick The Boar

🐗 Rick the Boar

🧰🛠⚙️ 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

Type Hands-On Builder
Mission Respect Skilled Trades
Best For Tinkers & Fixers
Age Fit Upper Elementary+

🛠 Traits

Practical Tough Problem Solver Hands-On Career Ready

🎓 Subject Links

CTE Math in Real Life Engineering Critical Thinking

🔧 Skilled Trades

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

⚙ Career Readiness

Shows kids that apprenticeships, certifications, and trade schools are valuable paths.

🧠 Problem Solving

Every repair is a puzzle. Rick teaches students to think practically and act with confidence.

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