CHAMPION Now!® exists to change the image of manufacturing from the unrealistic, stereotypical “dark and dirty” industry to one that is filled with extremely technology, advanced innovations, and exhilarating and good paying careers available for the next generation.
With the CHAMPION Now!® message, we have created a platform to move manufacturing forward. Together with the power of the industry supporting us, we will reach the next generation with exciting educational films, presentations, and internships that demonstrate how manufacturing is the foundation of our American economy and offers exhilarating career choices. This effort will only succeed with the enthusiastic support and generous financial contribution from the manufacturing industry to fund outreach into the classrooms, out to the influencers, parents, teachers, and the general public.
The CHAMPION Now!® team is working with local companies, schools, various associations, IMEC, and a variety of industry partners to bring successful young people’s path in their own manufacturing careers to others. We hope that role models will help inspire others to follow into a passionate career choice in manufacturing.
I have written two books to be used as resources for everyone involved. Whether you are a student, parent, grandparent, teacher , administrator, guidance counselor, or industry member there is information for you to read to understand what is possible for our young people in this country with manufacturing careers.
In “Finding America’s Greatest Champion”, I offer my insight from my 44+ year manufacturing career and my family legacy, with over 50 interviews that were done to offer insight not only in manufacturing, but also mentoring and parenting.
In “Inspiring Champions in Advanced Manufacturing”, I focus on addressing the student and parents, in a unique two cover book with the manuscript for each 180 degrees from the other. Included are QR codes to offer a digital component to both sides of the book. This book is designed to engage students and parents in active and early dialog on career choices for the student.