Quote:But one school system in Virginia wanted to celebrate a different life-changing moment for the seniors who were starting careers right after graduation. In Henrico County, public school administrators held a ceremony in late March called "Career and Technical Letter-of-Intent Signing Day."

"This is a celebration of students who are entering the workforce or post-secondary training with a plan," said Mac Beaton, director of Henrico Schools’ Department of Career and Technical Education, in a Facebook post. "They’ve chosen to maximize their high school opportunities for career training and industry certifications, with an eye on becoming successful and financially secure much earlier in life."

The students met with representatives from their future places of employment and both signed letters outlining what they would do before and during employment, as well as what training and compensatory benefits the employer would provide, and an estimate of the position's overall value.

Quote:Even "Dirty Jobs" host Mike Rowe shared the school system's post on his own Facebook page, commenting, "This is the way forward. No attempt to close the skills gap will ever succeed, until or unless we celebrate those who are willing to learn a skill that's in demand. This is not just a terrific idea, it's a model for every other technical school in the country ... Here's hoping others will follow Henrico's lead."

(02-11-2019 10:13 PM)Kronke Wrote:  That's awesome, college is becoming nothing more than a indoctrination/daycare center.

(02-11-2019 10:21 PM)UCGrad1992 Wrote:  You're going to see this promoted more and more. As four year colleges continue to swell [in addition to the post graduation loan debt], there is a shortage of trades and high tech vocation jobs. We have a great partnership here in my county between the school system, the community college, and employers for this very thing.

(02-11-2019 10:04 PM)BEARCATDALE Wrote:  Thought this was an interesting twist for signing days at high schools.

'Signing Day' recognizes high school seniors starting jobs, not college

Quote:But one school system in Virginia wanted to celebrate a different life-changing moment for the seniors who were starting careers right after graduation. In Henrico County, public school administrators held a ceremony in late March called "Career and Technical Letter-of-Intent Signing Day."

"This is a celebration of students who are entering the workforce or post-secondary training with a plan," said Mac Beaton, director of Henrico Schools’ Department of Career and Technical Education, in a Facebook post. "They’ve chosen to maximize their high school opportunities for career training and industry certifications, with an eye on becoming successful and financially secure much earlier in life."

The students met with representatives from their future places of employment and both signed letters outlining what they would do before and during employment, as well as what training and compensatory benefits the employer would provide, and an estimate of the position's overall value.

Quote:Even "Dirty Jobs" host Mike Rowe shared the school system's post on his own Facebook page, commenting, "This is the way forward. No attempt to close the skills gap will ever succeed, until or unless we celebrate those who are willing to learn a skill that's in demand. This is not just a terrific idea, it's a model for every other technical school in the country ... Here's hoping others will follow Henrico's lead."

Quote:My kid is going into the service - no hype for that though and he is doing something far more important (as are these kids entering the actual work force) than some kid "signing" (oh, and having to pay full tuition) to play soccer for NAIA Joe-Bob State.

(02-12-2019 08:57 AM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  I had this brought home to me a few years back. A friend of mine had a son who was a good enough HS football lineman to have gotten full ride offers from a number of FCS schools. He had also taken up welding, and was doing a lot of really good welding art. A pipeline company in Tulsa approached him about becoming a pipeline welder. Six months in training, and upon successful completion, you get $120K/year plus a company pickup. The father asked me what I thought he should do. I said take the pipeline offer. He did. We had a reunion Sunday over the summer, and he was there with his wife and new baby, He's very happy with his decision.

(02-12-2019 09:06 AM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(02-12-2019 08:57 AM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  I had this brought home to me a few years back. A friend of mine had a son who was a good enough HS football lineman to have gotten full ride offers from a number of FCS schools. He had also taken up welding, and was doing a lot of really good welding art. A pipeline company in Tulsa approached him about becoming a pipeline welder. Six months in training, and upon successful completion, you get $120K/year plus a company pickup. The father asked me what I thought he should do. I said take the pipeline offer. He did. We had a reunion Sunday over the summer, and he was there with his wife and new baby, He's very happy with his decision.

if you're not building or repairing, you're missing out on some serious income TODAY....

#henceDJT

(02-12-2019 09:50 AM)BadgerMJ Wrote:  

(02-12-2019 09:06 AM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(02-12-2019 08:57 AM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  I had this brought home to me a few years back. A friend of mine had a son who was a good enough HS football lineman to have gotten full ride offers from a number of FCS schools. He had also taken up welding, and was doing a lot of really good welding art. A pipeline company in Tulsa approached him about becoming a pipeline welder. Six months in training, and upon successful completion, you get $120K/year plus a company pickup. The father asked me what I thought he should do. I said take the pipeline offer. He did. We had a reunion Sunday over the summer, and he was there with his wife and new baby, He's very happy with his decision.

if you're not building or repairing, you're missing out on some serious income TODAY....

#henceDJT

Absolutely.

It's damn near impossible to find operators who are willing to learn. CNC, machining centers, press brakes, no one has experience and if they do, they KNOW they can demand $$$.

If I were a kid in HS who wasn't sold on the whole college thing, I'd be enrolled in a tech school NOW.

Talk about actually being able to find a job after school that will allow you to pay off your loans.....