Year: 2014

Look Out World… Nic’s gonna be an Electrician!

Shari

Todd Ducheny writes, Hey Mike I just wanted to pass on a HUGE THANK YOU to the mikeroweWORKS foundation and the opportunity you have given my son Nic DuCheny. A month or so ago, Nic found out that he had been awarded a mikeroweWORKS scholarship to attend Western Dakota Technical Institute (WDTI) to pursue a career in the Electrical Trades. That scholarship was in the amount of $2500. Nic was pretty excited, as this was less money he would have to take in student loans. Well, I just got back from the mail box, and there was a letter addressed Read More

PAY, PUBLIC OFFICE & SKILLS THE GAP

Shari

Mike opens up on pay, public office and the ‘skills gap’ “I’d love to see every hard worker paid handsomely, including teachers.” ~ Mike Rowe (CNN) — Between Mike Rowe’s television work and his philanthropic efforts with the Mike Rowe Works Foundation, Rowe holds true to one central passion: tipping his hat to those who work hard without much fanfare. In Rowe’s new CNN series, he takes us to meet all of these folks who are the “somebodys” that “gotta do it!” He also wants to re-introduce himself to you. With the help of this Q&A, Rowe lets us in Read More

Glenn Beck Radio ~ The Incredible History that Built America

Shari

Glenn interviewed Mike Rowe on radio about the upcoming special tomorrow night at 8pm only on TheBlaze called Building America, presented by Caterpillar. Mike chronicles the major engineering and infrastructure feats that began rapidly rising in the 1800’s that eventually formed the foundation America currently operates on. As with many of the Mike Rowe conversations, the use of his Facebook page to respond to people’s criticism was a topic of conversation. Watch his interesting, truthful responses and hear his opinion on the America who built the Empire State Building versus the America of today below. Also, don’t miss the preview Read More

Mike Visits Queen Latifah – NEW C.R.A.P AUCTION!

Shari

Mike chats with Queen Latifah on her show, December 2, 2014 about the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, offers some career suggestions and talks about his new show Somebody’s Gotta Do It. Mike’s dog Freddy even got a mention. GREAT RESULT!!! $4975 Mike Rowe & Queen Latifah autographed drum auction to benefit and the mikeroweWORKS Foundation! Queen Latifah graciously donated and signed her personal DTS snare drum that was made by professional drum maker Steve Morrison.  Thanks to all who bid! Post by Mike Rowe.  

Holy C.R.A.P. – It’s Black Friday!

Shari

The time has come to once again bolster the dwindling coffers at The mikeroweWORKS Foundation by selling my personal crap to the highest bidder. This particular piece of CRAP, (Collectibles Rare And Precious,) has hung proudly on my wall for the last year. Now, it needs a new home, and I can think of no finer destination than your humble abode. Behold the attached video, and tell me you don’t agree. The money goes for work ethic scholarships, so bid high and recklessly. Thanks – Mike PS This AmazonSmile thing has been a huge help to the Foundation. If you Read More