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The place for trades folks to hang out, discuss issues you face, talk about your jobs and share your stories - just watch the language, OK? Not quite the job site...

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Welcome New Tradesmen

    Our mrW Trades Directory is growing! We've just added three new tradesmen to the ranks: Joe Holihan is a truck mechanic and works in the oil...

    Started by Dr. Meyer‎, 08-30-2009 01:08 PM
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    meinmaryland
    04-17-2013, 02:12 AM Go to last post

  2. Lightbulb Sticky Thread Sticky: Video Transcripts

    Hey y'all! Seems to be lots of continued questions about the Mission of mikeroweWORKS.com. While we're still feeling our way so we don't have 'em...

    Started by ModSammy‎, 11-25-2008 01:15 PM
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    the Aerialist
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Posting Guidelines Reminder

    Welcome to the Work Room. We appreciate your contributions and your participation in the forums of mikeroweWORKS. Please keep in mind when...

    Started by ModCharlie‎, 10-29-2008 07:46 PM
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    Rokacola
    03-26-2009, 04:51 PM Go to last post

  1. Results from 2013 Skills Canada National Competition Show Bright Future .....

    http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1180435/results-from-2013-skills-canada-national-competition-show-bright-future-for-canada-s-skilled-trades

    Started by grasshopper‎, 06-10-2013 10:15 AM
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    dirtysal
    06-17-2013, 07:55 PM Go to last post

  2. Anyone can work on a car, right???

    To show you what we're up against relative to the Skills Gap in this country, I found this great article in the Washington Post about the Hi-Tech...

    Started by RAM‎, 06-17-2013 11:19 AM
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    RAM
    06-17-2013, 11:19 AM Go to last post

  3. A Revolution in the Making

    http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324063304578522812684722382.html

    Started by grasshopper‎, 06-12-2013 06:25 AM
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    06-12-2013, 06:25 AM Go to last post

  4. The Beauty of Human Ingenuity

    Of course, engineers already know this. :) ...

    Started by kzang‎, 06-07-2013 07:41 AM
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    kzang
    06-07-2013, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  5. Repair Bills just Keep Going Up

    http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/repair-bills-mount-for-deteriorating-roads-85899479839

    Started by kzang‎, 05-30-2013 12:06 PM
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    kzang
    05-30-2013, 12:06 PM Go to last post

  6. Non-Profit Iridescent Challenging Girls to get Involved in STEM

    http://www.fastcoexist.com/1681999/challenging-girls-to-get-involved-in-stem-with-a-10000-incentive

    Started by kzang‎, 05-30-2013 12:00 PM
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    kzang
    05-30-2013, 12:00 PM Go to last post

  7. Fixing the Infrastructure with 3-D Printers

    http://inhabitat.com/nyc/new-york-city-plans-to-fix-its-crumbling-harbors-using-3d-printed-concrete/

    Started by kzang‎, 05-30-2013 11:47 AM
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    kzang
    05-30-2013, 11:47 AM Go to last post

  8. More women working in the oil field

    No longer just a place for men: http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/28/news/economy/women-oil-jobs/ Liz

    Started by east1952‎, 05-28-2013 08:55 AM
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    east1952
    05-28-2013, 08:55 AM Go to last post

  9. Manufacturing interest at an early age

    http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20130520/SUB1/305209969

    Started by grasshopper‎, 05-21-2013 08:55 AM
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    grasshopper
    05-21-2013, 08:55 AM Go to last post

  10. Canada Looks to Lure Away Skilled U.S. Workers

    http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-05-16/canada-looks-to-lure-away-skilled-u-dot-s-dot-workers#r=nav-f-story

    Started by grasshopper‎, 05-18-2013 09:32 AM
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    grasshopper
    05-18-2013, 09:32 AM Go to last post

  11. To get the workers you need, you must train them

    http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/to-get-the-workers-you-need-you-must-train-them/2013/05/10/a316fe2a-b8d5-11e2-b568-6917f6ac6d9d_story.html

    Started by grasshopper‎, 05-14-2013 08:56 AM
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    RAM
    05-14-2013, 10:41 AM Go to last post

  12. Students seeing future in manufacturing (with video)

    From the Windsor Star- Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program: http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2013/04/30/students-seeing-future-in-manufacturing/

    Started by grasshopper‎, 05-07-2013 08:23 AM
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    grasshopper
    05-07-2013, 08:23 AM Go to last post

  13. 'Dying trade' revived in job creation effort

    http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/28/living/minnesota-sewing-trade-class/index.html

    Started by grasshopper‎, 03-07-2013 09:06 AM
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    grasshopper
    05-04-2013, 11:00 AM Go to last post

  14. Woman teaches others to be mechanics

    http://www.npr.org/2013/05/02/179275392/lady-mechanic-initiative-trains-women-for-the-best-job Liz

    Started by east1952‎, 05-02-2013 08:26 AM
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    east1952
    05-02-2013, 08:26 AM Go to last post

  15. Stand up to the coming skilled worker shortage

    http://ctsmag.com/index.php/component/content/article/1-latest-news/333-stand-up-to-the-coming-skilled-worker-shortage-.html?utm_source=Campaigner&utm...

    Started by whyterose713‎, 05-01-2013 04:07 PM
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    SLS-Construction
    05-01-2013, 05:09 PM Go to last post

  16. Florida To Have 2 Types of High School Diplomas Under New Law

    http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Florida-To-Have-2-Types-of-High-School-Diplomas-Under-New-Law-204192501.html This sounds like a good idea. ...

    Started by grasshopper‎, 04-25-2013 08:02 AM
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    grasshopper
    04-25-2013, 08:02 AM Go to last post

  17. Replace Take Your Daughter to Work with Introduce Your Daughter to Technology

    WITI Girl Contest: http://www.witi.com/center/conferences/2013/summit/girl-contest.php Celebrating Women in STEM: ...

    Started by kzang‎, 04-23-2013 08:07 AM
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    kzang
    04-23-2013, 08:07 AM Go to last post

  18. Why are Women losing as manufacturing expands

    http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20130413/ISSUE01/304139979/manufacturing-is-not-for-women

    Started by kzang‎, 04-21-2013 06:59 PM
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    kzang
    04-21-2013, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  19. Q&A: Barriers To American Re-shoring

    http://www.manufacturing.net/articles/2013/04/q%26a-barriers-to-american-re-shoring

    Started by grasshopper‎, 04-12-2013 09:49 AM
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    grasshopper
    04-12-2013, 09:49 AM Go to last post

  20. SkillsUSA WorldTeam Selected to Compete In International Comp of Young SkilledWorkers

    List of competitors and more info here... ...

    Started by billypuss‎, 04-08-2013 10:27 PM
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    dirtysal
    04-10-2013, 07:37 AM Go to last post
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