I know that mikeroweWORKS is not even a year old, so this is probably going to be an impossible question to answer. What has to happen for you to consider this a success? Is merely getting the word out to the masses and those in power enough? Do programs have to be started/implemented? Does trade school enrollment have to bump up? Or is it simply a matter of not going up in a spectacular ball of flames?
Success is a tricky word. Do I really believe I can single-handedly launch an effective PR campaign for hard work? No, I don’t. Can I use my experiences in these last years to help steer the conversation in a direction that might eventually make a small difference in the way we view skilled labor? Maybe. For me, I’ll let myself feel successful whenever the issue comes up, and I have a chance to share my views. The only success I can guarantee will come in the attempt, and the only failure is the failure to try.
“Is merely getting the word out to the masses and those in power enough?”
No. But it’s the only place to start.
“Do programs have to be started/implemented?”
I don’t know. Probably.
“Does trade school enrollment have to bump up?”
Ultimately, that would be a positive indicator that trades in general were being reinvigorated. So, yes.
“Or is it simply a matter of not going up in a spectacular ball of flames?”
Well, there’s always that.
You never know.
Mike
Who would you say mikeroweWORKS is directed at primarily? School age kids who are in the process of choosing a career or also anyone who might want to try their hand at a trade? And is the success of this site going to be seen in the target group/s visiting this site and making themselves heard here, besides all of the people already in the trades? Just a thought.
If one person gets a job or goes to school to learn a trade, gets into an apprenticeship program because of this website, then it is a success.
There are a lot of jobs that can’t be taught in a college setting.
Thanks Mike and may you have another 200 successful jobs.
Hey Mike.
Did you mean to say: “The only success I can guarantee will come in the attempt, and the only failure is the failure NOT to try.”
Keep up the Great work. You are a Great inspiration and spokesman for the trades.