I am honored to win the 2016 Community Media Rika Welch leadership award for community impact; a testimony to the Guests who shared their stories on MidLIFE Matters. In addition, an 2018 interview I did with Judith Altmann, a Holocaust Survivor, won an award. In 2020 and 2021 two other awards acknowledged the content of interviews dealing with Child Sex Trafficking in CT and Non-Profit leadership. In 2023 MidLIFE Matters won First Place for a Profile Talk Show.Tuesday
Oct132020
Trade Book Series Site
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 02:16PM
Visit our dedicated site to learn more about this book series.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 02:16PM 
Tuesday
May052020
Credentials & Contributions
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 12:40PM 
Learning a trade is complemented by ongoing education and industry affiliations. Author Bill Lussier holds a B.S. in Natural Resources, which he finished with G.I. Bill funds. He maintains a Building Official's license in the State of CT and has been recognized for contributions to a plumbing trade educational committee.
Thursday
Apr022020
Military Experience A Plus
Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 10:05AM 
Author Bill Lussier's experience as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam helped him apply technical, leadership and learning skills to his trade career - including earning many licenses, instructing jobs and industry association relationships.
Sunday
Oct202019
Book Review on Amazon
Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 05:05PM Our first book, Building Success in the Trades, which focuses on the construction trades, received the following review: This handbook is an exciting - YES! EXCITING - one stop resource for learning, understanding, planning and considering a very rewarding and successful - YES! FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL - career in the Trades. Highly knowledgeable authors along with real-life stories of six successful tradesman provide invaluable information on training, specific skills and certifications, resume writing and interviewing techniques along with top tips and advice for pursuing EXCITING careers in the Trades. I think every - YES! EVERY - high school student should read this!
Friday
Aug302019
What Are Manufacturing Trades?
Friday, August 30, 2019 at 05:36AM 
Hands-On Trades are versatile, ofering many career options, including:
Tool & Die Makers typically work with CNC machines and operators
Welders are in high demand in many industries, including manufacturing
Pipefitters, Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning, Electricians and Sheet Metal specialists can transfer skills from construction to manufacturing
Automotive Technicians have skills relevant to aerospace manufacturing
Machine Operators, Industrial Manufacturing Technicians and Industrial Maintenance Technicians can apply precision skills in many settings.
Manufacturing is a closely regulated industry and must continuously produce quality products in volumes that meet customer expectations. Opportunities exist for manufacturing workers to specialize in internal controls, including:
Quality Inspectors
Supply Chain Technicians
Safety Standards and Practices
Lean Manufacturing Technicians
Some of these jobs prefer a two-year degree; this book encourages students, parents, guidance counselors, teachers and experienced workers to carefully consider careers in manufacturing that include life-long learning. Many educational programs enable workers to acquire credentials and college credits as they progress in their careers. It is not an either-or choice.