Call to Action

Other movements are trying to Occupy Wall Street; we want everyone to Occupy a Job!

Spread the word. Skilled Trades seem to have been overlooked career choices in the last 20 years. They can be the right choice for many people. These jobs offer mental and physical challenges, very good pay, and a secure future.

Occupy a Job App

Yep, there is now an App for that...

Would love your feedback after you click on the title and test out a fun way to see what jobs and opportunities that you may want to consider.

Where are we going to get more Willards?

It is with great sadness that SkillTV reports the passing of Willard Moore. He received the first ever SkillTV FIXIT Forward Lifetime Achievement Award for his longtime dedication to educating future generations of the importance engineering, how to use steam engines. We understand that a Willard Moore Memorial Scholarship fund is in the works with AFE Chapter 23 in Greensboro, NC.

Above is Willard demonstrating an engine that could actually power a pencil sharpener. He was famous for taking common items and incorporating into complex machinery so that those outside of the industry would be interested.

His passing marks the question, who is going to step up and educate future students? Should we pass on the baton or just drop it on them?

Hope that more will pick up where Willard left off and help develop more than just singers, athletes, but engineering leaders as well.

First Maintworld Congress a big success

This exciting conference began in Helsinki and ended up at the Artic Circle. Above are leaders of ProMaint, MaintWorld, SkillTV to mention a few. Put on your calendar to join them at the EFNMS 2014. Nothing like going to HEL and back to sharpen your skills and understanding of maintenance and reliability performance initiatives that are advancing our business performance. With all of the world's disasters (natural and preventable) unfolding before our eyes on daily on news outlets, these conferences can be instrumental tools to solve the Maintenance Crisis.

Virtual Welding Equipment Flyer

Thanks again to Lincoln Electric for supporting this tour and exposing more young minds to potential of welding.

Virtual Welding Tour

Virtual Welding Tour Details-

SkillTV is supporting a Virtual Welding Tour of 6 Community Colleges in central North Carolina. This blog will be a respository of information to allow participants to see, participate or support in some capacity this unique event.

Lincoln Electric is graciously providing the equipment to demonstrate to new generation the fundamentals and skills required to become successful welders.

Tour Schedule
March 2—Richmond Community College 9am-12 pm
March 2 – Fayetteville Technical Community College 2-5pm
March 3-- Sampson Community College9am-12pm
March 3 Central Carolina Community College 2-5pm
March 4 Bladen Community College 9am-12pm
March 4 Robeson Community College 2-5pm