WE ARE DRIVING
stronger futures and careers for today’s youth.
WE ARE BUILDING
a place for generations to unite to explore, teach, and learn the mechanical world together.
WE ARE CREATING
Tomorrow’s Toolmen Today.
WE ARE DRIVING stronger futures and careers for today’s youth ages 12 +up.
WE ARE BUILDING a place for generations to explore, teach, and learn the mechanical world together.
WE ARE CREATING Tomorrow’s Toolmen Today.
TOOLMEN TIMES
Quarterly Newsletter – Vol 1 No 3 – Summer 25
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For in-depth content in this issue’s articles:
FRONT PAGE – Why Mentors Matter: Meet the Makers of Mechanical Self-Reliance
Building Confidence, Craftsmanship, and the Future At Bendix...
COMMUNITY CONNECTION – Roger’s lifelong use of toolmanship skills
Roger’s Journey: A Life in Toolmanship and Mentorship Frances...
MENTORS’ MEASURE – Jude Louria’s Journey through Tools, Teaching, and Takeoff
As one of Bendix Academy's most recent mentors, Jude Louria...
EVENTS – Power Play of Generosity – Thank You, Hockey Night!
A Huge Thank You to The Well Church, Hockey Night, and Scott...
FOUNDER’S FORUM – Restoring Mechanical Self-Reliance
By Todd Trainor, Founder and Program Director of Bendix...
EVENTS – Bendix Academy Spring 2025 Open House a Big Success!
Thank you to all who attended🔧 Spring 2025 OPEN HOUSE! 🔧Your...
jobs will go unfilled in the next decade due to the growing skills gap crisis
%
of voters say there should be more funding for skilled trades education
of all skilled trade workers are over 45 and expect to retire before 65
About Bendix
Bendix Academy is a place for generations to unite to explore, teach, and learn the mechanical world together.
Driven by mentors and a vision of a stronger future, we are preparing today’s youth to drive the skilled workforce of tomorrow.
Tomorrow's Toolmen Today
TOOLMANSHIP
/ˈtuːlmən ● ship/
noun
The skill of using tools and being mechanically inclined.
%
of all skilled trade workers are over 45 and expect to retire before 65
donation changes the future
hardest industry jobs to fill: carpentry, plumbing, electrical & advanced manufacturing
There's a massive skilled labor shortage in America.
Only 1 new skilled trades worker is entering the trades for every 5 who retire.
Who does your gift of $5 / month help?
With just $5 a month, you help every Bendix Academy student gain hands-on experience in a real workshop—learning how to use tools safely, build with confidence, and explore how toolmanship fits in their future.
Why does $5 / month matter so much?
When you donate just the amount of one latte per month, you TANGIBLY make a difference by helping supplying everything on these shelves, giving young minds a continuous supply of new lessons and educational projects.
Thank you to all who attended
🔧 BENDIX ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE! 🔧
Ever wonder what it means to build a space where generations learn the mechanical world together?
If you missed our May Open House, Bendix Academy invites you to schedule a time to stop by for a tour to see how we’re inspiring the next generation of toolmen. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but a visit will give you a true understanding!
Become a Student
Become a Mentor
“Bendix Academy changed my life. I started to grow in ways I never expected!“
“Mentoring allows me to convey my skills to young people. My payback? Seeing the smiles on the students’ faces as they grow!“
THIS STUFF MATTERS
At Bendix, I know I am inspiring young people to pursue their passions.
Bendix directed me down the path that I now travel in the field of mechanics.
Bendix has truly made my son a better person.
The Vision
We’ve got a dream. And we want YOU to be a part of it.
The Blueprint
An exciting plan for a new and brighter future.
The Impact
We’re changing futures – young and old.