PROFOUNDLY DISCONNECTED®?
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* A trillion dollars in student loans.
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* Record high unemployment.
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* Three million good jobs that no one seems to want.
The goal of Profoundly Disconnected® is to challenge the absurd belief that a four-year degree is the only path to success. The Skills Gap is here, and if we don’t close it, it’ll swallow us all. Which is a long way of saying, we could use your help…
OFF THE WALL:
MINIMUM WAGE
Mike responded to a Facebook question about the minimum wage and whether it should be raised.OFF THE WALL: COLLEGE DEGREE
REQUIRED FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mike responds to a question from his Facebook page regarding Howard Dean’s recent criticism of Governor Scott Walker not obtaining a college degree.OFF THE WALL: A PITHY VALENTINE TO THE STUFF THAT REALLY MATTERS
I sat down a few minutes ago to write something whimsical and amusing about Valentines Day, but got distracted by the rich tapestry of random musings filling my wall. This one jumped out.LOCALLY LAID EGG GETS TO THE YOKE OF A CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINT
This blog by Lucie B. Amundsen of the Locally Laid Egg Company informs a disgruntled shopper about where our food comes from.POPULAR SCIENCE:
LESSONS ABOUT LABOR
How To Take Pride In A Shark Autopsy, And Other Lessons From Mike Rowe ~ Mike shares his experiences in the workforce.mrWF/MTI
SCHOLARSHIP
NOW AVAILABLE for high school seniors – mrW/MTI Scholarship Program. Learn a skill, Master a Trade – Enjoy a Great Career!
CHECK OUT WHAT
WE’RE SELLING!
Are you buying what we’re selling? You should be, we’ve got great stuff and all the proceeds help pay for scholarships. Check out the merchandise HERE
SOMEBODY’S GOTTA DO IT
WATCH FOR SEASON 2 THIS SPRING!
Mike will be back on CNN with new episodes of Somebody’s Gotta Do It this spring! Stay tuned for SGDI news on mikerowe.com.MIKE’S TESTIMONY FOR THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
Mike testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources to discuss “American Energy Jobs: Opportunities for Skilled Trade Workers” See what he had to say here.
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
mrWF is making a difference. Check out the “Faces of the Foundation” get inspired to start your own career in the skilled trades.
MTI INTERVIEWS mrWF PRESIDENT
MARY SULLIVAN
You Have to Start Somewhere – MTI talks to mikeroweWORKS Foundation President Mary Sullivan about the foundation and more.
MIKE WROTE A BOOK!? LISTEN TO HIM READING THE PREFACE!
Yep. He finally did it. And it’s a real page turner. True, there’s only one page but it’s a ZINGER of a page. Hear Mike read the preface, and buy the book!
