Andrew was a bright kid who loved fixing things and working with his hands, but he didn’t fit the academic mold at his high school outside of Chicago. He couldn’t see a career path for somebody like himself, until one day, he chanced upon an apprenticeship program with a German-American company that appreciated his skills and saw his potential.   Transcript

Isa was a good student at her high school near Minneapolis, but she also loved working with power tools. Isa chose the trades over a pricey college degree and lucked into an apprenticeship at a Swiss-American company which opened up a surprising world of opportunities. The story examines the role her middle school teacher played and how a local youth apprenticeship program, now thriving in Isa’s hometown may be in jeopardy.  Transcript

Danery was an outgoing, ambitious kid in Charlotte, North Carolina with loads of different interests. He dreamed of a great career but had no money to get there. Joining a new robotics team led him into an apprenticeship at a German-American company that put him on the path to fulfilling his dreams.