tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post609650502082676365..comments2024-03-28T09:19:51.567-04:00Comments on Look Me In The Eye: A state of the art vocational schoolJohn Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07407165016025447113noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-24779116947957687352008-11-18T05:31:00.000-05:002008-11-18T05:31:00.000-05:00Vocational schools provide good training of variou...<A HREF="http://www.teensprivateschools.com/schooltypes/High-Schools/index.html" REL="nofollow">Vocational schools</A> provide good training of various things. Students can choose these program to get specialize knowledge of different fields. Those who are in the job can take technical training from these schools. <BR/><BR/>http://www.teensprivateschools.com/schooltypes/High-Schools/index.htmlDrug Rehabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15247983994492682332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-53056992745071214692008-04-04T01:32:00.000-04:002008-04-04T01:32:00.000-04:00"Geeks rule the world"...that's fantastic!I bet th..."Geeks rule the world"...that's fantastic!<BR/>I bet the kids found you incredibly inspiring :)<BR/><BR/>(I just glanced down and saw Lisa's comment and realized that indeed, they did!)Trish Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038324441006141430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-82864172266341262432008-04-03T14:43:00.000-04:002008-04-03T14:43:00.000-04:00awesome post John! I've often thought my son will...awesome post John! I've often thought my son will do well to learn a trade. He gets so focused on narrow interests; one of them may just pay off!<BR/><BR/>My son goes to the sister school of The Lab School. They don't typically take Aspergers kids so this is a big deal. Check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DInS0e4aJDU<BR/><BR/>JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01569351612820181636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-53950337803730506982008-04-03T04:00:00.000-04:002008-04-03T04:00:00.000-04:00Thanks for posting the pictures. They are amazing!...Thanks for posting the pictures. They are amazing!Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-5258449815140521602008-04-02T09:50:00.000-04:002008-04-02T09:50:00.000-04:00John,I'm glad you visited the vocational school. I...John,<BR/>I'm glad you visited the vocational school. I think we've done kids a dis-service by telling every one of them they are college material. I was not college material and flunked out. I had to rely on OJT to get by. Today I'm a materials engineering technican and I get to work on some neat projects like the F-22 fighter plane!<BR/><BR/>Our vocational schools need re-vamping now!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320196255546010707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-65364353721447106962008-04-02T08:20:00.000-04:002008-04-02T08:20:00.000-04:00Hey John,It is SO wonderful to see you have come u...Hey John,<BR/><BR/>It is SO wonderful to see you have come unto your own. You have found your calling. I read the article that you wrote for CNN. I loved the phrase; "I wore a mantle of sadness for many years." Wow! What a powerful choice of words. You are such a prominent voice for the awareness of autism. <BR/><BR/>Kim,<BR/><BR/>That was a very insightful comment about today's economic situation. Many white-collar jobs and manufacturing can be shipped over seas; but the service industry and vocational trades will remain here in the US because of logistics. Since our global society has evolved into a more advanced and industrialized one, as individuals we must become more specialized in a particular craft or trade for our own security. This metamorphosis has made it more important to refine a specific skill and have a greater sense of focus. As part of the industrial machine, our roles have become compartmentalized to be efficient. You may be right John, "Geeks Rule the World!"The Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01878480926012068609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-50297642193339512462008-04-01T20:48:00.000-04:002008-04-01T20:48:00.000-04:00Great post John. Love the photos. We just bought a...Great post John. Love the photos. We just bought a 1938 home. You're not kidding about the plumber.Michelle O'Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03221354521123541601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-64533009216786948532008-04-01T18:15:00.000-04:002008-04-01T18:15:00.000-04:00Kim - You are so right! My husband's an MD (as am ...Kim - <BR/><BR/>You are so right! My husband's an MD (as am I, but unfortunately, I have no voc skills to speak of) and is incredibly handy (John can attest to that). Yes, he loves caring for patients, but plumbers and electricians have far better hours, less stress, less paperwork, less overhead and these days, can even make a better living than those of us in one of the primary care specialties.Doreen Orionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12026294659806001562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-75845119375530552122008-04-01T17:08:00.000-04:002008-04-01T17:08:00.000-04:00When did the world decide every kid should be on t...When did the world decide every kid should be on the college track, erasing most voc work? In today's economy, I think a young man has far more security as a top notch plumber or electrician than anyone wearing a white collar. In fact, I'm certain of it.<BR/><BR/>Glad these students are getting hands on training to prepare them for life.Kim Rossi Staglianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687828526726281119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-28812176973009592752008-04-01T13:41:00.000-04:002008-04-01T13:41:00.000-04:00What a great school, and glad you had so much fun ...What a great school, and glad you had so much fun there, John.Polly Kahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144327981127333878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-45346074036156239702008-04-01T11:56:00.000-04:002008-04-01T11:56:00.000-04:00Hi John,My name is Lisa. I am one of the cosmetolo...Hi John,<BR/>My name is Lisa. I am one of the cosmetology teachers at LPVC Technical Education Center. I wanted to thank you for sharing your experiences of your life with our school. You are a great inspiration!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-21657538064630951512008-04-01T11:53:00.000-04:002008-04-01T11:53:00.000-04:00Thanks for showing the world what we do in our lit...Thanks for showing the world what we do in our little corner of it...Thank you also for validating the importance of vocational schools like ours. Your visit and frankness was a welcome break to our usual routine. I know your honesty willl help not only our students but also our staff. Come back soon!!Julieannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16789745519554875878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-75261052631077631472008-04-01T09:09:00.000-04:002008-04-01T09:09:00.000-04:00you ARE doing your part! and so well. thanks for p...you ARE doing your part! and so well. thanks for posting this, John. i love this school!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com