It is no small thing to start a new school, and it requires many generous supporters. Thanks to one such supporter, Micron Manufacturing, Harmel Academy has started building out its teaching laboratory. Micron very generously donated a Cincom Citizen B12 Swiss CNC lathe as the [...]
Today we officially launch Working Man, the podcast of Harmel Academy of the Trades. While we remain busy preparing for our inaugural class this fall, we’ve decided to fast track another initiative of Harmel Academy—namely, extending what we do into the public square. The Working Man [...]
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Joseph, Harmel Academy’s patron and the Protector of the Universal Church. In this age of noise and chatter, St. Joseph offers to us a special model of faithful obedience. St. John Paul II tells us how in his [...]
These have been trying days, days full of uncertainty. But in such times, it is good to remember that there is a cloud of witnesses interceding for us in heaven. Today, on the Feast of St. Joseph, Harmel Academy’s patron, we are happy to be able [...]
More is coming (so be looking for it), but if you're anxious to nab some Harmel-icious swag, you can now do so by clicking here. Super-soft cotton t-shirts, Caffeine Delivery Systems (i.e., coffee mugs), and (our personal favorite), Monsieur Harmel's Neighborhoodie—all 10% off for the [...]
Harmel Academy is a unique sort of start-up. Our mission is to train the next generation of Catholic tradesmen that they may be men of skill, character, and faith. You also probably know that there is something of a trades crisis in the U.S. The [...]
Mike Preston, President of Micron Manufacturing Company, has joined the Harmel Academy Board of Trustees. Mike previously served on Harmel's Advisory Council and contributed to the early formulation of Harmel's vision. "Today's culture, both at work and at home, needs the fullness of truth about [...]
Harmel Academy of the Trades is pleased to welcome David Michael Phelps as Dean of Humanities and Director of Program Development. In these roles, David will continue the development of Harmel’s integrated humanities curriculum, and will teach Harmel’s humanities courses. Additionally, he will oversee [...]
Harmel Academy has an opportunity for a devoted Catholic to help inspire and form the next generation of tradesman as a Machine Systems instructor. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience working within multiple layers of organizations. Experience in complex manufacturing systems [...]
J.T. Weis advocates for, and hires, returning prison inmates at his West Michigan business. In addition to his testimony and work with the State Legislature, he spoke recently at The Economic Club of Grand Rapids, advocating for criminal justice reform in Michigan. Read how his [...]
