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MEET OUR ROCKERS
Rock the Trades ROCKERS are vivid examples of the deep fulfillment that a career in the trades can offer—inspirational success stories who’ve built a dedicated following through their commitment, craftsmanship and advocacy for their brothers and sisters in the skilled trades
“I’M REALLY PICKY ABOUT THE THINGS I WORK ON. THIS INITIATIVE TOUCHES THE VERY CORE OF MY SOUL.”
BARBIE THE WELDER
Metal Art Sculptor & Skilled Trades Evangelist
“I’M REALLY PICKY ABOUT THE THINGS I WORK ON. THIS INITIATIVE TOUCHES THE VERY CORE OF MY SOUL.”
“ I’m looking to remind the welders out there making a living every day that they can still find a creative outlet to show their passion for the trade. It doesn’t always have to be that day-to-day grind. ”
“ Doing what I love is a passion and inspiration for art. ”
“ Be curious about everything. Seek to learn, and don’t worry about looking stupid or impressing anybody. ”
“ I got denied so many times, but I never gave up. Being a truck driver makes me feel like a superhero! ”
“ I have learned that I can do hard things. The trades are not easy, and it’s extremely rewarding to overcome your daily challenges. ”
“ In the trades, the best rise to the top really fast based on integrity and hard work. ”
“ We provide comfort. It feels so good to make people happy by just doing your job. ”
“ I’m always looking for something new to do and to grow because I get bored easily. ”
“ Treat every day like it’s a job interview. You never know who’s watching you! ”
“ Have integrity, because there’s nobody else to tell you if you’re doing it right or wrong. ”
“ The trades are what made me who I am today. It’s a part of me. ”
“ Challenges are merely opportunities to create solutions. ”
“ My work is a form of art. To do it well takes great skill. ”
“ If I can do it, anyone can! ”
“ My time is valuable. I’m a skilled guy, and I know my worth. ”
“ I teach with love, and I want to be that positive beacon of light. ”
“ I always want to be better than I was yesterday. ”
“ When I was a little girl, the representation was missing for me. I wanted to do this thing that I didn’t see any other girls doing. ”
“ The trades help you grow in ways that you don’t even imagine. ”
“ Your mindset is everything. I try to always push the envelope and push myself to figure out something new. ”
“ I love doing things I’ve never done before ”
“ Being in the trades allowed me to trust myself and to care less about what other people think. ”
“ I’ve never been as healthy or as strong as I have been in the trades! ”
“ If you can show up, be present, and be eager to learn, you can be molded into anything great. ”
” WE’RE READY TO KICK ASS IN THE INDUSTRY, LEARN FROM THE PROS, AND MAKE OUR WAY TO THE TOP. “
