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Build Dakota

September 22, 2018 Shari

Had a great day in South Dakota yesterday, promoting a new initiative that’s going to help close America’s skills gap.

Blog, Homepage, Mike's BlogsBuild Dakota, skills gap

Big Thanks Forbes

September 1, 2018 Shari

Big thanks to Forbes, for giving me some space to celebrate the tenth anniversary of mikeroweWORKS.

Blog, Homepage, Mike's Blogs, Press, Written About Mike/MRWForbes, mikeroweWORKS Foundation, skills gap

CNBC And Me

August 13, 2018 Shari

Hey Mike – I notice a lot of clips out there

Blog, Homepage, Mike's Blogs, Press, Written About Mike/MRWCNBC, job market, Jobs, skills gap, Work

It’s taken ten years, but I believe it’s finally starting to tip

May 21, 2018May 23, 2018 Shari

The conversation, that is. As for the actual skills gap, it’s wider than ever, but at least people are acknowledging it

Blog, Mike's Blogs, Press, Written About Mike/MRW, Written By MikeDallas News, mikeroweWORKS Foundation, skills gap, Work Ethic Scholarship

Off The Wall: NPR, It Would Have Been Nice to be Asked

April 26, 2018 Shari

Is it satisfying to see that every single thing in this article is PRECISELY what you’ve been saying for the last ten years,

Blog, Homepage, Mike's Blogs, mikeroweWORKS, Written By Mikemikeroweworks, npr, skilled trades, skills gap, Work Ethic Scholarship Program

This Way Forward – Follow Henrico’s Lead

April 14, 2018 Shari

This is the way forward.

Blog, Homepage, Mike's BlogsHenrico County Public Schools, skills gap

CBS Sunday Morning: America’s Construction Trades

October 16, 2017 Shari

Pretty good story earlier this month on CBS that I forgot to share.

Articles About Mike, Blog, Written About Mike/MRWCBS Sunday Morning, skilled trades, skills gap

Left Des Moines Too Soon

September 29, 2017 Shari

Great visit, great people. Was on my way to speak at a fundraiser

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No Longer a Lone Voice in the Skilled Trade Wilderness

June 16, 2017June 17, 2017 Shari

OFF THE WALL: Hi Ron – My feelings in 2011 weren’t exactly original either.

Blog, Homepage, Mike's BlogsDonald Trump, mikeroweworks, skilled trades, skills gap, skillsusa

Off The Wall: Skills Gap Media Push

June 13, 2017 Shari

Barry Stout‎ writes… OMG did you have a chat with the President and Ivanka?

Blog, Homepage, Mike's BlogsApprenticeships, Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, skilled trades, skills gap

Off The Wall: Mike or a Clone was Interviewed by CEG

March 21, 2017March 21, 2017 Shari

Mike – As part of my stalking regime, I set up a google alert for “Mike+Rowe+Dirty+Jobs” a few months ago.

Blog, Homepage, Mike's Blogs, Press, Written About Mike/MRWconstruction equipment guide, skills gap

Off The Wall: Mike, seems like you’re everywhere

March 12, 2017March 12, 2017 Shari

“Question – do you post every article that’s written about you?”

Blog, Homepage, Mike's Blogs, Press, Written About Mike/MRWskills gap, Smart CEO

The Skills Gap still exists & I’m on the Cover of the FF Journal

March 8, 2017 Shari

“Hi Mike, Just wondering – have you closed the skills gap yet?”

Blog, Homepage, Mike's BlogsFF Journal, metal fabrication, skills gap

This Old House is Helping to Close the Skills Gap

March 3, 2017March 3, 2017 Shari

For the record, mikeroweWORKS is not alone

Blog, Homepage, Mike's Blogs, MRW Foundation PressGeneration Next, skills gap, This Old House

Closing the skills gap isn’t as easy as making work “cool” again

March 1, 2017 Shari

Hey Mike –I’ve been watching the impact you’ve made over the years

Blog, Homepage, Mike's Blogs, mikeroweWORKSmaking work cool again, skills gap

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