Meet Grey

Meet Grey

Ever since I was a kid, I considered myself as having a mechanical intellect. As a toddler, I used to flip bikes upside down, spin the pedal sprocket, and watch how the chain mechanism worked. As I grew older, I was curious about how different things worked – steam...
Meet Mr. Lange

Meet Mr. Lange

Being a Bendix mentor is an excellent way for people like me – retired engineers, pilots, DIY enthusiasts – to pass on lifetimes of experience and time-honored skills to younger generations. Bendix’s toolmanship program is a valuable asset, providing kids with...
Meet Zelie

Meet Zelie

I go to Kensington Woods High School, a small charter school in Lakeland, Michigan. I love school, but at Kensington, we don’t have many of classes other schools have, including shop class. I first heard about Bendix Academy from a school counselor. I was curious, so...
Meet Mr. Mangani

Meet Mr. Mangani

I believe it’s imperative to give back to younger generations after four decades in industry. I love seeing students learn – they’re like sponges, eagerly absorbing the lessons. Bendix is giving them exciting insights into potential career paths in the skilled trades....
Meet Genessa

Meet Genessa

My son has Asperger’s Syndrome, a high functioning condition on the Autism Spectrum. Grey has a savant memory of fact and details, but his condition makes it difficult for him to socialize, engage, and fit in with children his own age. In middle school he was...