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Maybe there Is Hope ?
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools
We think high school skilled trades teachers are worth a million bucks. Actually, we think they're priceless. And that's why we're excited to announce that we've doubled this year's Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence to $1 million!
A few months ago, I shared with you stories of the amazing skilled trades high school teachers who won last year's prize. We were so inspired by their commitment and passion for teaching that we wanted to do more. This year, we're awarding more than $1 million in prizes to even more outstanding skilled trades teachers and their public high schools.
Three first-place winners and their schools will receive $100,000 ($30,000 to the teacher or teacher team, and $70,000 to their high school's skilled trades program), and 15 second-place winners will receive $50,000 ($15,000 to the teacher or teacher team, and $35,000 to their high school's skilled trades program).
We've seen firsthand the impact that skilled trades teachers in this country are making in the lives of students. They're teaching them how to repair cars, how to weld, how to build houses, how to install electrical systems and plumbing, the list goes on and on. These educators are giving our young people tangible skills that lead to great jobs after high school graduation.
Skilled trades teachers are heroes, and it's time to recognize them. If you're a skilled trades teacher at a U.S. public high school, please apply. And if you know a great skilled trades teacher, please forward this message to them and encourage them to apply.
Applications are open now through July 6 at hftforschoolsprize.org. Stay up to date on the latest prize news on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
We can't wait to shine a spotlight on the great work that these teachers are doing!
Sincerely,
Eric Smidt
Founder
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, LLC
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When faced with the choice between changing one's mind, and proving that there is no need to do so, most tend to get busy on the proof.
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Nice to hear that. Good man, good company doing good things.
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I am never sure.
My family and my enemies swear that I am.
And I kind of like it that way. <g>
My friends however insist that I am not.
Why do you ask?
PHM
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Originally Posted by
Galt
Are you insane?
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Originally Posted by
Galt
Are you insane?
Are you against people supporting the trades? This is an area that too often gets overlooked and should be supported and applauded.
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Investigations, you are insane. Sorry Mikey. I want to read more about all the Hillary investigation an all the special prosecutors appointed to find all the missing emails. unbelievable.
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Originally Posted by
Galt
Investigations, you are insane. Sorry Mikey. I want to read more about all the Hillary investigation an all the special prosecutors appointed to find all the missing emails. unbelievable.
Are you on the right thread???
OR are you replying to his signature line(s)?
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Did I miss a meeting or a memo or something ?
What the hell are you talking about? <g>
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Originally Posted by
Galt
Investigations, you are insane. Sorry Mikey. I want to read more about all the Hillary investigation an all the special prosecutors appointed to find all the missing emails. unbelievable.
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Replies to signature quotes aside...
I find it intriguing that what is considered a "junk tool" company is the ONLY ONE that is doing something like this. It's a lot of money, too. Why arent and why cant the major manufacturers do similar?
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some of the tools are cheap junk but they sell some of the better higher end stuff in my area any ways.
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Tim Kaine and others wanted to do more for the trades a few years back. I believe it was a bipartisan bill too. Hopefully more can be done. While an education with a degree needs to be supported it isn't the only path for success.
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Originally Posted by
pageyjim
Tim Kaine and others wanted to do more for the trades a few years back. I believe it was a bipartisan bill too. Hopefully more can be done. While an education with a degree needs to be supported it isn't the only path for success.
Perhaps it would be different if you were a "Pro Member" rather than a "Regular Member"? Did they say why? I assume it was Dad that removed it. He usually has a valid reason.
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Originally Posted by
HVAC_Marc
Perhaps it would be different if you were a "Pro Member" rather than a "Regular Member"? Did they say why? I assume it was Dad that removed it. He usually has a valid reason.
You are quick. I edited it and removed it completely. There are always reasons. It goes far beyond member status.
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This seems like the ONLY thing I've heard in the past few years about supporting/developing blue collar workers. Oh yeah, except Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs. Never seen one of his shows, but heard him on a radio interview, and he was as great as it can get.
Personally, I love not having to go to an office everyday. Not all of us were meant to be corporate drones.
Originally Posted by
Poodle Head Mikey
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools
We think high school skilled trades teachers are worth a million bucks. Actually, we think they're priceless. And that's why we're excited to announce that we've doubled this year's Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence to $1 million!
A few months ago, I shared with you stories of the amazing skilled trades high school teachers who won last year's prize. We were so inspired by their commitment and passion for teaching that we wanted to do more. This year, we're awarding more than $1 million in prizes to even more outstanding skilled trades teachers and their public high schools.
Three first-place winners and their schools will receive $100,000 ($30,000 to the teacher or teacher team, and $70,000 to their high school's skilled trades program), and 15 second-place winners will receive $50,000 ($15,000 to the teacher or teacher team, and $35,000 to their high school's skilled trades program).
We've seen firsthand the impact that skilled trades teachers in this country are making in the lives of students. They're teaching them how to repair cars, how to weld, how to build houses, how to install electrical systems and plumbing, the list goes on and on. These educators are giving our young people tangible skills that lead to great jobs after high school graduation.
Skilled trades teachers are heroes, and it's time to recognize them. If you're a skilled trades teacher at a U.S. public high school, please apply. And if you know a great skilled trades teacher, please forward this message to them and encourage them to apply.
Applications are open now through July 6 at hftforschoolsprize.org. Stay up to date on the latest prize news on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
We can't wait to shine a spotlight on the great work that these teachers are doing!
Sincerely,
Eric Smidt
Founder
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, LLC
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This thread should be re-titled Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
Originally Posted by
Poodle Head Mikey
Did I miss a meeting or a memo or something ?
What the hell are you talking about? <g>
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Originally Posted by
BBeerme
This seems like the ONLY thing I've heard in the past few years about supporting/developing blue collar workers. Oh yeah, except Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs. Never seen one of his shows, but heard him on a radio interview, and he was as great as it can get.
Personally, I love not having to go to an office everyday. Not all of us were meant to be corporate drones.
There has been some work by a few to do something.
KAINE PUSHES FOR INCREASED INVESTMENTS IN CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-r...ical-education
"Throughout the discussion, Kaine emphasized that CTE programs are essential to preparing workers with the skills they need for the jobs of the 21st century, drawing on his own experience working in his father’s welding shop."
“We have sadly stigmatized vocational education in this country, but now we are roaring back with some wonderful CTE programs,” said Kaine. “Even at a time when the unemployment rate is high, there are such many job opportunities that are going unmet because we are not providing workers with the CTE training they need.”
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I do a triple evac with nitro to remove non condensables.