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spd2918
12-07-2021, 10:23 AM
I am thinking of starting a nonprofit organization to mentor high school students in the area. The goal would be providing students with life skills, confidence, and direct jobs skills. I am seeking input from villagers and gauging volunteer availability.
In Superior WI I created and ran a nonprofit called Spartan Hot Rod (the high school mascott was a Spartan). We saw a need for young people to learn a craft and work on a team. Each year we provided a small group of kids a motorcycle or car project. They worked with adults in the industry to repair and restore it. We auctioned the vehicle at our own spring car show and that funded the next year's build. It was fun for the adults and I hope it made a difference in the kids' lives.
(Photos on the Facebook page "Spartan Hot Rod")
This program was open to any interested student. Some students went on to work in the trades. Some went to college. All left with more confidence and something to talk about at a job interview. The number one thing employers are looking for is a person's abilityto work on a team. We eventually were able to offer a small grant towards trade school tuition.
I am seeking to guage interest in starting such a program here. I see many small area schools that would benefit and each school could have its own program. We could have a spring show where the projects would be auctioned.
There are many small volunteer opportunities for car crazy villagers like project management, parts/ vehicle acquisition, transportation, advice, etc. Non-car person help could include public speaking, accounting, legal advice, fundraising, etc.
If there is sufficient interest i can host a public meeting to further explain the idea.
Any thoughts?
Bjeanj
12-07-2021, 11:04 AM
It sounds like a great idea, although I don’t have the skills to show anyone anything.
villagetinker
12-07-2021, 01:03 PM
I like your basic idea, and having rebuild 9 cars from the ground up I have an idea of what you are talking about. However, today's cars are a completely different animal, I do not like to even look under the hood. I will follow this thread to see what other ideas are presented, but IMHO, a STEM based program using small single board computers, with sensors, robotics, programming, etc., to solve a specific problem maybe more useful.
spd2918
12-07-2021, 02:53 PM
To be clear, the direct mentoring will be done in a body shop or in the school. We had a body shop owner that instructed the students on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school inside his shop.
I am looking for people interested in the support roles.
Bogie Shooter
12-07-2021, 04:46 PM
To be clear, the direct mentoring will be done in a body shop or in the school. We had a body shop owner that instructed the students on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school inside his shop.
I am looking for people interested in the support roles.
What have the schools said?
dewilson58
12-07-2021, 06:31 PM
Check with The Villages Car Club..............lots of gearheads (& want-a-be's) there.
spd2918
12-07-2021, 09:12 PM
What have the schools said?
I have not approached them, but I have no doubt they will be on board. I wanted to see if there was volunteer interest first.
MFinn
12-08-2021, 05:41 AM
Go for it, great, great idea!
thevillages2013
12-08-2021, 06:07 AM
To be clear, the direct mentoring will be done in a body shop or in the school. We had a body shop owner that instructed the students on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school inside his shop.
I am looking for people interested in the support roles.
Sounds awesome. Peace and love
twiceis
12-08-2021, 06:51 AM
As the Pre"Z"ident of The Villages BMW Z Club, I applaud your idea, especially since you have done this before and have been successful. Our Club currently supports the Lake Technical College Department of Automotive Service Technology by providing a scholarship program. I'm sure some of our members would volunteer for your program and if your program takes off, the Club would consider a donation to contribute to it's success. Ken Bornstein, Pre"Z"ident, The Villages BMW Z Club.
HeyGeorge
12-08-2021, 06:56 AM
I think it is a great idea especially for schools outside the villages. I build 7 hot rods from the ground up as a hobby when I was younger. As someone mentioned today's cars are different, but the basics are still the same. I would be happy to help on a project like this.
Teemotay
12-08-2021, 07:42 AM
I am thinking of starting a nonprofit organization to mentor high school students in the area. The goal would be providing students with life skills, confidence, and direct jobs skills. I am seeking input from villagers and gauging volunteer availability.
In Superior WI I created and ran a nonprofit called Spartan Hot Rod (the high school mascott was a Spartan). We saw a need for young people to learn a craft and work on a team. Each year we provided a small group of kids a motorcycle or car project. They worked with adults in the industry to repair and restore it. We auctioned the vehicle at our own spring car show and that funded the next year's build. It was fun for the adults and I hope it made a difference in the kids' lives.
(Photos on the Facebook page "Spartan Hot Rod")
This program was open to any interested student. Some students went on to work in the trades. Some went to college. All left with more confidence and something to talk about at a job interview. The number one thing employers are looking for is a person's abilityto work on a team. We eventually were able to offer a small grant towards trade school tuition.
I am seeking to guage interest in starting such a program here. I see many small area schools that would benefit and each school could have its own program. We could have a spring show where the projects would be auctioned.
There are many small volunteer opportunities for car crazy villagers like project management, parts/ vehicle acquisition, transportation, advice, etc. Non-car person help could include public speaking, accounting, legal advice, fundraising, etc.
If there is sufficient interest i can host a public meeting to further explain the idea.
Any thoughts?
I applaud your idea and past success! Mentoring is definitely a positive factor needed in many young peoples lives.
I can’t tell a spark plug from a hair plug but mentoring on leadership, ethics, public speaking, teamwork, and other business skills is of interest to me. Maybe I could pick up some car knowledge in the process!
242mkmatt
12-08-2021, 07:53 AM
I’d be interested in hearing more. There’s a similar program at East Syracuse Minoa High School, Spartan garage.org.
Cliff Fr
12-08-2021, 08:20 AM
I am thinking of starting a nonprofit organization to mentor high school students in the area. The goal would be providing students with life skills, confidence, and direct jobs skills. I am seeking input from villagers and gauging volunteer availability.
In Superior WI I created and ran a nonprofit called Spartan Hot Rod (the high school mascott was a Spartan). We saw a need for young people to learn a craft and work on a team. Each year we provided a small group of kids a motorcycle or car project. They worked with adults in the industry to repair and restore it. We auctioned the vehicle at our own spring car show and that funded the next year's build. It was fun for the adults and I hope it made a difference in the kids' lives.
(Photos on the Facebook page "Spartan Hot Rod")
This program was open to any interested student. Some students went on to work in the trades. Some went to college. All left with more confidence and something to talk about at a job interview. The number one thing employers are looking for is a person's abilityto work on a team. We eventually were able to offer a small grant towards trade school tuition.
I am seeking to guage interest in starting such a program here. I see many small area schools that would benefit and each school could have its own program. We could have a spring show where the projects would be auctioned.
There are many small volunteer opportunities for car crazy villagers like project management, parts/ vehicle acquisition, transportation, advice, etc. Non-car person help could include public speaking, accounting, legal advice, fundraising, etc.
If there is sufficient interest i can host a public meeting to further explain the idea.
Any thoughts?
Great idea! On later model cars you would need volunteers that would be able to instruct in the use of car computer programmers such as HP tuners.
DAVES
12-08-2021, 08:28 AM
I am thinking of starting a nonprofit organization to mentor high school students in the area. The goal would be providing students with life skills, confidence, and direct jobs skills. I am seeking input from villagers and gauging volunteer availability.
In Superior WI I created and ran a nonprofit called Spartan Hot Rod (the high school mascott was a Spartan). We saw a need for young people to learn a craft and work on a team. Each year we provided a small group of kids a motorcycle or car project. They worked with adults in the industry to repair and restore it. We auctioned the vehicle at our own spring car show and that funded the next year's build. It was fun for the adults and I hope it made a difference in the kids' lives.
(Photos on the Facebook page "Spartan Hot Rod")
This program was open to any interested student. Some students went on to work in the trades. Some went to college. All left with more confidence and something to talk about at a job interview. The number one thing employers are looking for is a person's abilityto work on a team. We eventually were able to offer a small grant towards trade school tuition.
I am seeking to guage interest in starting such a program here. I see many small area schools that would benefit and each school could have its own program. We could have a spring show where the projects would be auctioned.
There are many small volunteer opportunities for car crazy villagers like project management, parts/ vehicle acquisition, transportation, advice, etc. Non-car person help could include public speaking, accounting, legal advice, fundraising, etc.
If there is sufficient interest i can host a public meeting to further explain the idea.
Any thoughts?
A great idea. As you well know the difference between a great idea and success is a lot of work. Our nation does not need any more unemployable art history majors, with piles of college loans living in their parent's basement.
I for one am tired of complainers. I would attend a public meeting. Perhaps, not as glorious or looking as well on a resume, this being the Villages-golf carts?
DAVES
12-08-2021, 08:35 AM
I think it is a great idea especially for schools outside the villages. I build 7 hot rods from the ground up as a hobby when I was younger. As someone mentioned today's cars are different, but the basics are still the same. I would be happy to help on a project like this.
The when I was younger, is my problem. My back is killing me. My 32 waist is now 38.
Basics? Today students graduate High School and College with no idea of the real world.
JanetMM
12-08-2021, 08:37 AM
As someone who worked in a high school, the tide is turning and recommending vocational training for students is on the upswing. Not every student will thrive in college. Vocational programs are great, even for students going to college. Any program that that helps kids protect themselves from being ripped off is even higher in my book. This sounds like a great program for many reasons. Wish you the best!
Jnukey
12-08-2021, 08:49 AM
Great idea! I would like to hear more about the program and a way to put my 40 years of automotive business experience to good use to help some local kids and the community.
markfrat
12-08-2021, 08:53 AM
It's a great idea and I would be willing to help. I love Hot Rods and Motorcycles.
Driver8
12-08-2021, 09:02 AM
Start with repairing motorcycles, golf carts, go karts and such. They're cheaper to learn on then a car and internal combustion engines theoretically operate on the same principle. I learned that way rebuilding a '72 Norton Commando and gradually I transitioned to autos. Todays engines are all computerized however, making it difficult as a teaching model.
ex34449
12-08-2021, 09:02 AM
I have a 2002 Suzuki SV650s that is the groups should you want it. In great condition just needs some carb cleaning etc.
klyons0554
12-08-2021, 09:57 AM
[/QUOTE] I am looking for people interested in the support roles.[/QUOTE]
Great program. I would be interested in helping.
Todd Harrington
12-08-2021, 10:28 AM
I am thinking of starting a nonprofit organization to mentor high school students in the area. The goal would be providing students with life skills, confidence, and direct jobs skills. I am seeking input from villagers and gauging volunteer availability.
In Superior WI I created and ran a nonprofit called Spartan Hot Rod (the high school mascott was a Spartan). We saw a need for young people to learn a craft and work on a team. Each year we provided a small group of kids a motorcycle or car project. They worked with adults in the industry to repair and restore it. We auctioned the vehicle at our own spring car show and that funded the next year's build. It was fun for the adults and I hope it made a difference in the kids' lives.
(Photos on the Facebook page "Spartan Hot Rod")
This program was open to any interested student. Some students went on to work in the trades. Some went to college. All left with more confidence and something to talk about at a job interview. The number one thing employers are looking for is a person's abilityto work on a team. We eventually were able to offer a small grant towards trade school tuition.
I am seeking to guage interest in starting such a program here. I see many small area schools that would benefit and each school could have its own program. We could have a spring show where the projects would be auctioned.
There are many small volunteer opportunities for car crazy villagers like project management, parts/ vehicle acquisition, transportation, advice, etc. Non-car person help could include public speaking, accounting, legal advice, fundraising, etc.
If there is sufficient interest i can host a public meeting to further explain the idea.
Any thoughts?
I’d interested in helping .
I am a classic car buff and specialist of English cars such as Austin,MG,and Triumph cars .
Please let me know how I could get involved .
Sincerely,
Todd Harrington
Quent
12-08-2021, 11:52 AM
I am thinking of starting a nonprofit organization to mentor high school students in the area. The goal would be providing students with life skills, confidence, and direct jobs skills. I am seeking input from villagers and gauging volunteer availability.
In Superior WI I created and ran a nonprofit called Spartan Hot Rod (the high school mascott was a Spartan). We saw a need for young people to learn a craft and work on a team. Each year we provided a small group of kids a motorcycle or car project. They worked with adults in the industry to repair and restore it. We auctioned the vehicle at our own spring car show and that funded the next year's build. It was fun for the adults and I hope it made a difference in the kids' lives.
(Photos on the Facebook page "Spartan Hot Rod")
This program was open to any interested student. Some students went on to work in the trades. Some went to college. All left with more confidence and something to talk about at a job interview. The number one thing employers are looking for is a person's abilityto work on a team. We eventually were able to offer a small grant towards trade school tuition.
I am seeking to guage interest in starting such a program here. I see many small area schools that would benefit and each school could have its own program. We could have a spring show where the projects would be auctioned.
There are many small volunteer opportunities for car crazy villagers like project management, parts/ vehicle acquisition, transportation, advice, etc. Non-car person help could include public speaking, accounting, legal advice, fundraising, etc.
If there is sufficient interest i can host a public meeting to further explain the idea.
Any thoughts?
Great idea, I admire your ambition to teach the next generation. 👍
alsvette
12-08-2021, 12:39 PM
I am thinking of starting a nonprofit organization to mentor high school students in the area. The goal would be providing students with life skills, confidence, and direct jobs skills. I am seeking input from villagers and gauging volunteer availability.
In Superior WI I created and ran a nonprofit called Spartan Hot Rod (the high school mascott was a Spartan). We saw a need for young people to learn a craft and work on a team. Each year we provided a small group of kids a motorcycle or car project. They worked with adults in the industry to repair and restore it. We auctioned the vehicle at our own spring car show and that funded the next year's build. It was fun for the adults and I hope it made a difference in the kids' lives.
(Photos on the Facebook page "Spartan Hot Rod")
This program was open to any interested student. Some students went on to work in the trades. Some went to college. All left with more confidence and something to talk about at a job interview. The number one thing employers are looking for is a person's abilityto work on a team. We eventually were able to offer a small grant towards trade school tuition.
I am seeking to guage interest in starting such a program here. I see many small area schools that would benefit and each school could have its own program. We could have a spring show where the projects would be auctioned.
There are many small volunteer opportunities for car crazy villagers like project management, parts/ vehicle acquisition, transportation, advice, etc. Non-car person help could include public speaking, accounting, legal advice, fundraising, etc.
If there is sufficient interest i can host a public meeting to further explain the idea.
Any thoughts?
I think this is a great idea would be interested in hearing more.
spd2918
12-08-2021, 12:52 PM
Wow, great responses. I will put together a presentation and invite anyone interested in helping or for those who want to watch it all happen.
I will be out of town this weekend but i should be able to schedule something soon. Would the preference be weekdays? Afternoon or after diner?
clasyldynpa
12-08-2021, 01:15 PM
I applaud your idea, we need more hands on skilled workers in all areas such as carpenters, plumbers, bakers and such.
hulagirl151@aol.com
12-08-2021, 03:22 PM
I am thinking of starting a nonprofit organization to mentor high school students in the area. The goal would be providing students with life skills, confidence, and direct jobs skills. I am seeking input from villagers and gauging volunteer availability.
In Superior WI I created and ran a nonprofit called Spartan Hot Rod (the high school mascott was a Spartan). We saw a need for young people to learn a craft and work on a team. Each year we provided a small group of kids a motorcycle or car project. They worked with adults in the industry to repair and restore it. We auctioned the vehicle at our own spring car show and that funded the next year's build. It was fun for the adults and I hope it made a difference in the kids' lives.
(Photos on the Facebook page "Spartan Hot Rod")
This program was open to any interested student. Some students went on to work in the trades. Some went to college. All left with more confidence and something to talk about at a job interview. The number one thing employers are looking for is a person's abilityto work on a team. We eventually were able to offer a small grant towards trade school tuition.
I am seeking to guage interest in starting such a program here. I see many small area schools that would benefit and each school could have its own program. We could have a spring show where the projects would be auctioned.
There are many small volunteer opportunities for car crazy villagers like project management, parts/ vehicle acquisition, transportation, advice, etc. Non-car person help could include public speaking, accounting, legal advice, fundraising, etc.
If there is sufficient interest i can host a public meeting to further explain the idea.
Any thoughts?
We just moved to TV, so my time is limited at the moment. However, having had a successful, commercial real estate business, I would be happy to devote 4 hours every other week for interview prep, dress, etc. Carole
bobmacc
12-08-2021, 03:50 PM
I am thinking of starting a nonprofit organization to mentor high school students in the area. The goal would be providing students with life skills, confidence, and direct jobs skills. I am seeking input from villagers and gauging volunteer availability.
In Superior WI I created and ran a nonprofit called Spartan Hot Rod (the high school mascott was a Spartan). We saw a need for young people to learn a craft and work on a team. Each year we provided a small group of kids a motorcycle or car project. They worked with adults in the industry to repair and restore it. We auctioned the vehicle at our own spring car show and that funded the next year's build. It was fun for the adults and I hope it made a difference in the kids' lives.
(Photos on the Facebook page "Spartan Hot Rod")
This program was open to any interested student. Some students went on to work in the trades. Some went to college. All left with more confidence and something to talk about at a job interview. The number one thing employers are looking for is a person's abilityto work on a team. We eventually were able to offer a small grant towards trade school tuition.
I am seeking to guage interest in starting such a program here. I see many small area schools that would benefit and each school could have its own program. We could have a spring show where the projects would be auctioned.
There are many small volunteer opportunities for car crazy villagers like project management, parts/ vehicle acquisition, transportation, advice, etc. Non-car person help could include public speaking, accounting, legal advice, fundraising, etc.
If there is sufficient interest i can host a public meeting to further explain the idea.
Any thoughts?
Sounds like a great idea and something I'd like to be part of. I've been a gearhead all my life, have owned and worked on 60's era muscle cars and own a '67 Chevy K20 my son and I restored. Weekdays are better for attending meetings. Eager to learn more. Thankyou for floating this concept.
mskaggs
12-09-2021, 05:52 AM
This is fantastic. What a great way to reach out to the community outside the bubble! Two of the local high schools, Wildwood Middle/High and Leesburg, are quite depressed. Check with the booster club at Wildwood, this would be something they are very interested in.
Another source you might consider for participants is Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch. We just donated a car to them. They house vulnerable youths and then help them buy a car upon graduation of the program. I think around here there will be a strong attraction to the program. Someone mentioned earlier that the schools are swinging back toward voc training, and that’s true.
Best wishes for a successful program. Thank you for your creativity and heart for kids!!
Lil GTO
12-09-2021, 07:42 AM
Sounds like a great idea. I was involved with a program that grew into a National program called Hot Rodders of Tomorrow.
High school teams from all over the country competed in an engine building contest all on the same engine models with the same tools to see which team could get the engines apart and back together again in the shortest time.
It was a phenomenal program and the guys and girls learned a lot about team work.
I sponsored a team for 4 years while working as national sales manager for a high performance friction manufacturer.
Spent 34 years in the high performance and racing industry sold vehicles for 5 years of my semi retirement and finally called it quits but we need tradesman and women desperately.
The dealerships I worked for in Texas had me recruiting technicians from the army bases as they have GM training schools on many bases for people getting out in the coming 18 months.
These are full on training facilities just like the ones at the GM training facilities in MI.
At that time there was need within just the GM network for 3000 technicians and that was 5 years ago it probably much higher now then add in all the other brands and independent shops and you can see the need just in the auto industry alone.
Dealerships are competing for techs and they actually steal them from each other.
I am thinking of starting a nonprofit organization to mentor high school students in the area. The goal would be providing students with life skills, confidence, and direct jobs skills. I am seeking input from villagers and gauging volunteer availability.
In Superior WI I created and ran a nonprofit called Spartan Hot Rod (the high school mascott was a Spartan). We saw a need for young people to learn a craft and work on a team. Each year we provided a small group of kids a motorcycle or car project. They worked with adults in the industry to repair and restore it. We auctioned the vehicle at our own spring car show and that funded the next year's build. It was fun for the adults and I hope it made a difference in the kids' lives.
(Photos on the Facebook page "Spartan Hot Rod")
This program was open to any interested student. Some students went on to work in the trades. Some went to college. All left with more confidence and something to talk about at a job interview. The number one thing employers are looking for is a person's abilityto work on a team. We eventually were able to offer a small grant towards trade school tuition.
I am seeking to guage interest in starting such a program here. I see many small area schools that would benefit and each school could have its own program. We could have a spring show where the projects would be auctioned.
There are many small volunteer opportunities for car crazy villagers like project management, parts/ vehicle acquisition, transportation, advice, etc. Non-car person help could include public speaking, accounting, legal advice, fundraising, etc.
If there is sufficient interest i can host a public meeting to further explain the idea.
Any thoughts?
HotRodBoy
12-09-2021, 09:52 AM
Thank you for taking this on! :bigbow:
We are driving down from MI this weekend as "new Villagers" and would love to hear more about this.
I'm recently retired from GM Design and am very familiar with the design and build process of "concept vehicles" and "design evaluation" properties. Prior to covid, I was involved with mentoring a few local high schools on their less than adequate trades programs and also helped established an in house "hands on" program during the summer months.
As you know, it's very rewarding to work/lead young enthusiastic people and try and spark their interest into a rewarding career. The auto industry surely needs them!
(BTW, any ex-GM Design Center employees out there? I would love to hear from you! You know we are a tight knit lil' community...)
DaleDivine
12-09-2021, 07:30 PM
Start with repairing motorcycles, golf carts, go karts and such. They're cheaper to learn on then a car and internal combustion engines theoretically operate on the same principle. I learned that way rebuilding a '72 Norton Commando and gradually I transitioned to autos. Todays engines are all computerized however, making it difficult as a teaching model.
Great Idea. I agree with starting on golf carts, motorcycles, etc. as a beginning.
We need more golf cart repair services here.
:coolsmiley::coolsmiley:
spd2918
01-29-2022, 09:31 AM
I'm reviving this thread now that we are past the holidays and family visits.
Id like to put together an informational meeting for any of you that are interested in forming a group. You don't have to be a mechanic to help out, nor made a big commitment.
I will look into reserving a room somewhere in the middle of the bubble. I will post it here and start a new thread as well.
Thanks, Brad
RICH1
01-29-2022, 09:42 AM
Go for it!
clouwho
02-02-2022, 09:03 AM
What a wonderful idea!
By the time my son was 3 years old I had noted in his “baby” book that he was going to be an engineer or gear head. It was in his DNA.
Sure enough, by the time middle school aptitude tests were being administered, engineering and automotive were at the top.
All of my best friends are married to engineers. I married an engineer. All of these engineers tended to be gear heads as well.
I knew my son was leaning towards the auto tech side because he really disliked the idea of office bureaucracy and sitting at a desk all day (the single biggest complaints he heard from all those engineers).
I got him a b-body at 15, started a thriving local b-body club (where I met my engineer/gear head husband) and we were literally off to the races!
At that time schools didn’t have the great Vo-tech options they have now (which I am hugely in support of). I made him get two years of college in case he decided to switch to engineering.
We were strategic. He knew he would enjoy road racing BMW, and he knew the highest pay would be in high end imports, so he pursued that initially. He built and raced his cars, made good money and found his niche.
He switched to Mercedes for financial reasons a few years ago.
A couple of other posters mentioned the dire need for techs. If anything they have understated it. My sons dealership is beyond desperate. His team has always been a 3-5 guy crew. He has been the ONLY person on his team for well over a year. He turns over 120 hour weeks almost every week. He is burning out.
To get their backlog cleared they are letting him keep the ENTIRE payment (less parts) for any work he does on a Saturday. This is unprecedented. He goes in once per month and is on track to pay off his home this year with just his Saturday checks.
The dealership continues to give him extraordinary support and comp (he is well into an excellent six figure income this year with outstanding benefits without those Saturdays)
He has had poaching offers nonstop from other MB and BMW dealerships, FedEx, the big delivery contractors that use MB Sprinter vans, as well as Carvana (who just offered him a $250k three year contract guarantee plus his flat rate wages and benefits). My son has pursued his career professionally and it thrills me to see him succeeding at something he loves doing.
Dealerships will pay for tech school, they pay high starting wages, they are supportive. Yet they cannot get people to consistently show up for work, pass drug tests, much less work ethically and diligently.
We have a majority of youth in the surrounding communities (many high risk young men) who surely have these skill sets.
We would LOVE to encourage them to pursue this area of creating a great lifetime career. But it is in not a wrench turning career. It is very much a tech and computer based career.
I think a more realistic starting point would be a golf cart tech program.
It is an excellent start to learning fundamentals. We could have electric and gas carts which would be cheap easy to find here. Parts would be less expensive and certainly more manageable as an introduction to the mechanics and engineering side of engines. Lawn mower repair, or any small engine repair, would also be an excellent starting point.
Starting with golf carts (or lawnmowers) would also allow a very quick, easy, entry into self employment as The Villages has created a huge demand for these services. Three nice young men with a functional truck, good work ethic, ability to buy cheap used equipment and repair themselves could start a thriving lawn business tomorrow. They could also start a mobile cart repair business tomorrow, or get their feet wet working for someone else.
A lot of good, hardworking people don’t make the money they should as they don’t have marketing, budgeting, financial management, or good social skills so hopefully we would include those skill sets within this program.
Those who are more technically inclined could be mentored into the work ethic and attitudes required to be a VERY successful auto tech.
We look forward to hearing from you and are available most weekends.
Laker
02-05-2022, 05:15 PM
I would support a program that would teach young people how to work on classic cars. Modern cars have a computer plug that technicians just hook up to a code reader which tells them what module to replace. Pull out the bad module, plug in a new one and your back in business. Let the dealerships pay for that training.
But, yes, for training in real skills I would support.
spd2918
02-10-2022, 09:29 AM
Unless there are objections, i will schedule a meeting for next week Wednesday 2/16 for mid afternoon. I will try to get a location in the middle of the bubble.
B
spd2918
02-10-2022, 09:47 PM
Well, TV won't let me book a room until 24 hours before the event. This is because we are not yet a club.
Is there a car club out there (officially recognized by TV as a club) that could reserve a room and host us?
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