Registration is FREE to all. This Professional Development is sponsored by MassHire Central and DESE Connecting Activities program.
Self-guided online content access for 3-months and LIVE Q&A in January with Catapult founder and course facilitator, Kevin Fleming. Online access opens 11/18/2024 and is rolling admission. Join anytime during the 3-month course period!
Why Mike Rowe’s Talk is a Must-Watch:
In his conversation with our community, Mike dives deep into the transformative value of vocational and hands-on skills. Here are some highlights to look forward to:
The Real Definition of a "Good Job"
Mike challenges conventional views on job value, emphasizing that a “good job” is about opportunity and purpose rather than just wages or prestige. Discover how each step in a career can contribute to growth and fulfillment—a message perfect for sparking meaningful classroom discussions.
Breaking Barriers & Closing the Skills Gap
Mike shares why skilled labor remains one of the most underappreciated yet essential parts of our economy. Through his foundation, he has awarded millions in “work ethic scholarships,” empowering students to pursue high-demand skills and close the skills gap that continues to affect industries nationwide.
Inspiring Stories of Transformation
Hear firsthand stories of individuals who have forged successful careers in trades, reshaping their lives and thriving outside traditional pathways. Mike’s engaging anecdotes can be a powerful resource for helping students reimagine success and opportunity.
Mike Rowe is a writer, narrator, producer, recording artist, Emmy Award-winning TV Host, New York Times bestselling author, and the CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation. As the creator and host of the iconic TV series Dirty Jobs, Mike is best known as “the dirtiest man on TV.” In his role as a perpetual apprentice, Mike has highlighted hundreds of workers in dozens of essential industries. His foundation has awarded over six million dollars in work ethic scholarships to nearly 1,500 men and women, and his commitment to reinvigorate the skilled trades is unrivaled.