Comments for Tom Wesley

Comment on On the New ‘Okies: Essay for February 18, 2012 by tomwesley

tomwesley — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:27:34 +0000

http://money.cnn.com/2012/02/16/smallbusiness/manufacturing_jobs/index.htm?iid=Lead&hpt=hp_c1
A typical story on machining job needs.

Comment on On the New ‘Okies: Essay for February 18, 2012 by tomwesley

tomwesley — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:14:07 +0000

The 600,000 jobs are all around us. This State is in desperate need of machinists and assemblers who can read blueprints and follow work instructions. The vo-tech schools need to offer their classes after the normal school day to those who are willing to learn a new trade. That is where the vets come in. They need funding for instructors and for state of the art equipment. The community colleges can play a role but do not assume they can replace the need for artisans. The Patrick Administration talks about community college actions but I see them as pandering to the “everyone needs a college education to compete” crowd. What we need is an incentive in the form of a qualified workforce to keep manufacturing jobs her in Massachusetts and in the country. This is a low dollar initiative with an excellent return on investment. Stay tuned. I will speak about this more frequently.

Comment on On the New ‘Okies: Essay for February 18, 2012 by Judy Tuttle

Judy Tuttle — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:50:34 +0000

Whe e are those 600,000 manufacturing jobs located that you mentioned? Suggesting the returning veterans take up these positions is a grand slam answer to filling needs in both directions. How can we help with this goal? Would love a specific suggestion answer! Thanks!

Comment on On the New ‘Okies: Essay for February 18, 2012 by Diane Mandile

Diane Mandile — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:07:35 +0000

Well said Tom. I read the Times article myself and felt the frustration of these people. Government is not the way out of this mess – but you know that.

Comment on On the State of My Union: Video Essay for January 28, 2012 by Marcia Wagner

Marcia Wagner — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:33:27 +0000

Tom, Your state of the union address presented the issues of our concern and what should be done about them. I wish the Republican candidates for the Presidency would handle their campaigns the same way, sending their message to the voters in defining their differences between the progressive Democrat party and instead of tearing each other to shreds. There will be nothing but shreds left by the time the chosen candidate faces the Obama machine.