June 06, 2018 3 min read
The last 45 days have been a whirlwind for me and Janis Trading Company. I was in Atlanta for a get-together on April 28th, visited Hong Kong and toured factories in mainland China the second week of May, and organized the Mid-Atlantic get-together here in the Philadelphia suburbs, which took place on May 20th.
the wars and return their dignity of purpose in a time-honored craft.” Veterans with service-related disabilities can attend VWI tuition-free. It is a rigorous program, but upon graduation, they will be equipped for long-term, gainful employment in the watch repair industry, an industry whose demand for skilled labor in the U.S. grows every day.
In their own words, the VWI is all about dignity with purpose. They equip veterans with a new set of skills, skills which are in short supply. Training with VWI creates a sustainable career opportunity for these heroes, opening doors for both rewarding employment and entrepreneurialism. By training veterans in the craft of watchmaking, VWI is fulfilling a need in the industry for skilled labor, while also fulfilling the individual veterans’ need for independence and purpose.
donations from non-profit foundations, other companies, and institutions of higher learning. In addition to our cash donation, I donated my recently restored, first-year of production, 1957 Hamilton Ventura, a watch inherited from my grandfather, now on display in the school’s lobby museum. Lastly, Janis will provide the school with some practice materials, and provide all students in the watchmaking program with the components needed to assemble one of our watches.
I am honored to be able to do my small part to assist in VWI’s mission and encourage you all to check out their website and learn more.
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