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Mike Rowe
CEO of mikeroweWORKS Foundation; Creator & Host of Dirty Jobs; Executive Producer & Narrator of How America Works
Mike Rowe is a television host, writer, producer, recording artist, and narrator. His career spans various platforms with a distinctive focus on the skilled trades, evident in his work as the host and narrator of renowned shows like Discovery Channel's "Dirty Jobs" and "How America Works." He is also recognized for his remarkable work in "Somebody's Gotta Do It," a series originally aired on CNN, and "Returning the Favor," a series produced for Facebook. Rowe's work is not confined to television hosting; he has lent his voice to numerous programs on channels such as the National Geographic and The Science Channel.
Rowe's commitment to the skilled trades is further highlighted through his mikeroweWORKS Foundation, a non-profit organization launched in 2008, dedicated to granting work ethic scholarships. The foundation has so far awarded over six million dollars to nearly 1,500 men and women. Alongside his philanthropic endeavors, Rowe has also been a spokesperson for Caterpillar since 2010 and has featured in commercials for firms including Ford Motor Company and Viva paper towels.
Rowe's achievements extend beyond his philanthropy and television career. He is an alumnus of Towson University, where he earned a degree in communication studies and became an Eagle Scout in 1979. He has received commendable recognition for his work, including the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award and the Outstanding Host for a Daytime Program award at the 2020 Daytime Emmy Awards. He was also named the Best Reality Show Host by the Critics' Choice Television Award in 2011. Furthermore, Rowe has made remarkable appearances on shows such as Fox's "American Dad!" and ABC's "Last Man Standing," showcasing his versatility in the entertainment industry.
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Why Dirty Jobs Matter
Why has America declared a war on work? In this talk, Mike Rowe gives an illuminating account of the true nature of skilled labor, and why it's being devalued by the media, advertising, and even the government. Why are people who do dirty jobs some of the happiest people you'll ever meet? How do they achieve a work-life symmetry others can't? What lessons can we learn about teamwork, determination, efficiency, and our definition of success? With conviction, humor and deep humanity, Mike Rowe brings us face-to-face with Americans who are simply doing their jobs, happily and well. In the process, he reminds us of the enormous but forgotten benefits of hard, honest work, and how it affects everything from our national identity to our infrastructure to the economy.
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