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Bruce one of our new mentors saw a need in our sho

Bruce one of our new mentors saw a need in our shop and took it upon himself to build this miter table. Thanks Bruce.

Doing some jobs around home and Eby wanted to help

Doing some jobs around home and Eby wanted to help out.

Been working on putting a video together. Super ex

Been working on putting a video together. Super excited about it. Video will go live Nov 1st at 1pm. Thanks @samfbaker

They get to do everything on a car except drive th

They get to do everything on a car except drive them.

The way our programs are set up they lend themselv

The way our programs are set up they lend themselves naturally to learning teamwork. There are things that they just can't do by themselves. Pic pre Covid.

Al has been coming in as an assistant in our auto

Al has been coming in as an assistant in our auto shop for the last year. He is not a mechanic but has a lot of experience in auto body. He is now taking on 2 students of his own in our first auto body program. Registration tonight at 7pm.

Were still here, sorry about not posting. This wee

Were still here, sorry about not posting. This week we did things different. Each night mentors met up to have a discussion about how we could effectively move their students forward in life and trade lead by Dave. Last night we also met for the first of four nights talking about money with students. Last night focused on their dreams and the fact that they can achieve them, they don't need to be caught in a cycle. We also introduce them to a budget.

Next week we won't have these students in the shop

Next week we won't have these students in the shop. We are taking the week to refocus with the mentors. Working to be more intentional moving students forward in life and trade.

I have been listening to an audio book today Simon

I have been listening to an audio book today Simon Sinek, The Infinite Game and it reminded me of a decision we made at OK recently. We had the opportunity to teach a program with Conestoga and we chose to turn it down. It would have looked really good in the short term Organized Kaos teaching the trades aspect of a Conestoga course but in the long term it would pull away from our mission of apprenticing in life and trade, inspiring hope and purpose. We did however connect a couple of our awesome mentors who are now teaching the course separate from OK. I bet they are inspiring a little hope at the same time. @teddyg4real

We discovered something a little discouraging last

We discovered something a little discouraging last week. With the unexpected covid shutdown in March we had many vehicles close to completion. These vehicles already being older do not take well to sitting 6 months. We will be learning lessons but a few of these vehicles that were soon to be someone's vehicle will never see the road again. Discouraging for mentors, students and the budget.

Hey everyone we have canceled our BBQ due to new r

Hey everyone we have canceled our BBQ due to new restrictions in place because of growing Covid cases. We will be returning funds unless you let us know you would like to donate the money. Program will go on with some modifications. :)

Tobias was concerned about yesterday's gathering a

Tobias was concerned about yesterday's gathering announcement affecting the OK Vission BBQ. Not worry BBQ is still a go. Bo is also wondering if you like his onesie?

We are pumped to be back full swing in our carpent

We are pumped to be back full swing in our carpentry and auto shops !! Almost every single one of our students from last semester chose to work with their mentor again this Fall! We had some spots open up because of students graduating and they were filled within SECONDS. Students are craving mentorship from trades people and our mentors are ecstatic to be able to guide these young people through life as they work alongside each other. We would love to expand our work, but to do so, we need more mentors ! If you know a trades person who is actively involved in a local church, send them our way!

A couple students came in and finished up their la

A couple students came in and finished up their lamps. They are pretty cool looking. BBQ is sold out, I'll let you know if any tickets become available.

Door prize for the BBQ! Only 1 ticket left! This c

Door prize for the BBQ! Only 1 ticket left! This cutting board was made by our own Dave Driedger.

I am very excited to introduce you to Dave Van Koo

I am very excited to introduce you to Dave Van Kooten and his family! Dave has taken on the position of Director of Mentorship at OK. I know Dave is going to lead us in amazing direction as we work to share our trade and life experiences with students.

Got Bo in the shop getting things cleaned up and o

Got Bo in the shop getting things cleaned up and organized for when students show up in a little over a week.

Had the mentors and there families over for some s

Had the mentors and there families over for some steak or chicken tonight. An easy way to say thank you for ll they do. Wish I remembered to take pictures.

I want to hang this up in my kids room. Good job J

I want to hang this up in my kids room. Good job Jordan looks amazing. #lifeandtrade

Today is the last day of early bird price for the

Today is the last day of early bird price for the OK Vision BBQ. Less than 20 tickets left. Link in bio. These were built by Ted and Blake. A farm house style entryway table and a bench.

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