by bendixacademy | Jul 24, 2021 | meet
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...
by bendixacademy | Jul 24, 2021 | meet
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...
by bendixacademy | Jul 12, 2021 | meet
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...
by bendixacademy | Jul 24, 2021 | meet
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....
by bendixacademy | Jul 12, 2021 | meet
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...
by bendixacademy | Jul 20, 2021 | meet
Serving as a mentor at Bendix gives me the opportunity to convey my life and career skills to young people. We are familiarizing them with many skills used both in the home and in professional trade positions. Day after day here, I watch their confidence grow in so...
