Mike Rowe DROPS FACTS on ‘Trade School’ and Why More Kids Should Do It
March 18, 2024
In a conversation with Stu Burguiere, Mike Rowe shares exciting news about a large public high school in Las Vegas that has taken a bold step forward by introducing a work ethic curriculum developed by his foundation. This groundbreaking program, which reaches 750 freshman students at Western High, aims to promote essential virtues such as personal responsibility, delayed gratification, and a positive attitude. In an exciting partnership with the Engelstad Foundation, top-performing students will receive full-ride scholarships to attend trade schools nationwide, presenting a promising alternative to traditional college education. As Mike Rowe hopes to expand this innovative curriculum to high schools across the country, we may be witnessing the beginning of a revolution in the way we approach education and career preparation. Could this be the future of high school education, focusing on work ethic, skilled trades, and practical career paths? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: Mike Rowe and his foundation are making waves in the education world, and it’s a development worth watching closely.
