Comments on: School Board Approves Ernest Ward Electrical Academy

By: M.WEAVER

M.WEAVER — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:18:55 +0000

I THINK THIS IS A GOOD IDEA. IT WILL GIVE THE KIDS IDEAS AND INFORMATION ON HOW TO BETTER THIER LIVES. ANY TIME YOU CAN SPARK A KIDS INTEREST , YOU HAVE DONE A GOOD THING. YOU HAVE TO MAKE THEM WANT TO LEARN. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE LEADERSHIP OF MRS.PERRY AND MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD THAT ARE OPEN TO NEW TYPES OF THINKING AND NEW IDEAS.

By: Well Said

Well Said — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:33:57 +0000

If 100k yearly is mediocrity you do have to be kidding me.

By: Uv Gotoo B. Kiddingme

Uv Gotoo B. Kiddingme — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:29:44 +0000

Electricians tend to be near the top in talent as construction workers go. Emphasis on the relative statement. The smarter kids if they have “motivation” as you attest, should be looking much higher than construction worker for Pete’s sake. It says a lot about you (Blue Runner and Well Said) that you treasure your mediocrity and wish it on higher performing students.

If you are planning on sending your talented and smart and high performing child to this trade school, I suggest you go to a job site and talk to the “talent” there from each trade. The guy in charge in the GC trailer? Likely has a college degree. Go check it out.

By: anydaynow

anydaynow — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:56:50 +0000

Here we go, the typical NWF approach to training a workforce.. Train a whole army with the same skills so that the competition for jobs is so strong that it keeps wages low.

By: Tax Paying Citizen

Tax Paying Citizen — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:52:23 +0000

Could not have said it better Blue Runner,,,right on target!!!!!!!

By: Well Said

Well Said — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:07:30 +0000

Well said Blue Runner.

Uv Gotoo B. Kiddingme …. to imply that kids are not as smart because they choose a trade vice some penny ante B.S. college degree is way off base. The pursuit of a “college degree” has become such a falsehood with many misguieded “smart” (ha ha) individuals who lag those well schooled trade related occupations. The smartest thing I ever did was to NOT pursure a college degree and learn the trade and people skills to make it in todays world. I’m thankful every 2 weeks on payday that I’m not another one of the smart ones who started college to be an engineer or Dr. and became another business school B.A. owner!!!

By: Blue Runner

Blue Runner — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:29:15 +0000

Most students holding a GPA under 2.0 lack motivation, not intelligence. The proposed electrical program wil require lots of motivation and enthusiasm as well as math and reading skills. I don’t think the district wants this program filled with lazy, unmotivated students who are looking for an easy “A”. I sure wouldn’t want someone who couldn’t read the electrical code or compute the wattage requirements for a circuit working on my house! This program is just what the doctor ordered for this area. I hope it goes well.

By: NOTE

NOTE — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:56:18 +0000

See where is was organized in 1891, but really not caring much for that “Brotherhood” logo–or the man’s fist.

By: Uv Gotoo B. Kiddingme

Uv Gotoo B. Kiddingme — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:47:01 +0000

IBEW is not a union like you think. They control the apprenticeship program and verify training and skill levels. Yes, an IBEW worker or company will pay on a union based scale, but they don’t have any real strike or other powers over management in Florida or Alabama.

My question is, why a 2.0 gpa? The smarter kids should be focused on college level type courses, not trade courses. To be an electrician requires attention to detail and trade knowledge, but math, English, and social studies skills are irrelevant. Some of the best electicians I know couldn’t get a 2.0 gpa at any grade level, but do the best work you’ll ever see with wiring and such.

By: A Watchman

A Watchman — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:08:17 +0000

Will the kids be learning about being electrical specialist or good union members from the IBEW?