Danery Manzanares: The Explorer
An Apprentice's Story
Danery was an outgoing, ambitious kid in Charlotte, North Carolina with loads of different interests. He dreamed of a great career but had no money to get there. Joining a new robotics team led him into an apprenticeship at a German-American company that put him on the path to fulfilling his dreams.
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Isa Brady: The Maverick
An Apprentice's Story
Isa was a good student at her high school near Minneapolis, but she also loved working with power tools. Isa chose the trades over a pricey college degree and lucked into an apprenticeship at a Swiss-American company which opened up a surprising world of opportunities. The story examines the role her middle school teacher played and how a local youth apprenticeship program, now thriving in Isa’s hometown may be in jeopardy. Transcript: https://bit.ly/2YBti0o
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Andrew Splett: The MacGyver
An Apprentice's Story
Andrew was a bright kid who loved fixing things and working with his hands, but he didn’t fit the academic mold at his high school outside of Chicago. He couldn’t see a career path for somebody like himself, until one day, he chanced upon an apprenticeship program with a German-American company that appreciated his skills and saw his potential. Transcript: https://bit.ly/2YvFLT8
info_outlineAndrew was a bright kid who loved fixing things and working with his hands, but he didn’t fit the academic mold at his high school outside of Chicago. He couldn’t see a career path for somebody like himself, until one day, he chanced upon an apprenticeship program with a German-American company that appreciated his skills and saw his potential. Transcript