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Rick the Boar
Trades & Tools | Grit-Forged Mentor
"Get your hooves dirty, build something that lasts."
"Get your hooves dirty, build something that lasts."
Rick the Boar isnāt just a mascot heās a movement. Tough, wise, and armed with every tool from wrench to welder, Rick represents the heart of American skilled trades. With his massive tool belt and no-nonsense attitude, he reminds kids that fixing, building, and creating are superpowers too. Rick was inspired by those who work with their hands and lead with their hearts the welders, mechanics, linemen, HVAC techs, carpenters, electricians, and plumbers who keep America running. He shows kids that thereās dignity in every bolt turned and every pipe laid. Whether youāre rebuilding a school bench or sketching blueprints for your future, Rickās here to say: we need you. Because trades arenāt ābackup plansā theyāre the backbone.
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From pipe to panel, Rick introduces students to welding, plumbing, electrical, automotive, HVAC, and more. He shows kids how real-world skills open real-world doors and reminds kids that every career path deserves respect.
College isnāt for everyone, and Rickās proud of that. He helps kids explore trade schools, apprenticeships, and certifications as valuable and rewarding paths to success.
Rick teaches practical math, mechanical thinking, and how to use your brain and hands together. Every fix is a puzzle, and every solution is earned.
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Math in Real Life (Measurement, Geometry, Ratios)
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Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
Students who love to tinker, build, or fix
Kids who thrive with hands-on challenges
Schools expanding trade pathways & career exploration
āMeasure twice, build proud, and always leave the place better than you found it. Real work leaves calluses and pride.āā Rick the Boar
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