Trade School coming soon to Graham County.

1. Bridges to Business
Improving the Human Condition

2. Our lives begin to end the day we become
silent about the things that matter
-Martin Luther King Jr.

3. Value
Value yourself, family, friends,
and community. We believe, in
a person's principles or
standards of behavior; one's
judgment of what is important
in life.

4. WATER CRISIS
785 million people on our planet lack access to safe, clean
drinking water!

5. How Much Water Do We
Really Have?
• The earth might seem abundant in
clean drinking water – but this is not
the case
• Only 1% of the water on earth is
available for human use
• The rest is saltwater found in the
oceans, frozen water found in polar ice
caps, or water that is otherwise
inaccessible
www.thirstproject.org

6. How Do We Use Our Water?

8. Graham County:
• Job Training –
Aqua/Hydroponic
maintenance certifications
• Opportunities for: Graham
County Residents, Veterans,
and transitioning inmates
• Medical/Behavioral Health
Center
• Cultural Center – Music, Arts,
etc.
Holistic support through job
training and medical services

9. Step 1: Hydro/Aquaponics

10. Hydroponics: Efficient Farming
• Hydroponics is a type of agriculture or gardening
method that doesn’t use soil
• Water is mixed with necessary minerals
• Easier to control the environment
• Higher yield of calories to growing area
• 20% faster than traditionally grown
• No Pesticides – Organically Grown!
https://foodrevolution.org/blog/hydroponics

11. Aquaponics: Putting Fish to Work!
• Fish farm utilizing their waste as the harvestable resource
• Nutrient rich and full of bacteria helpful in growing plants
• Makes great fertilizer for plants and is therefore often built
with hydroponics systems
• Healthy environment for fish
• Very water efficient! Helps with water conservation
https://www.theaquaponicsource.com/what-is-aquaponics/

12. Step 2: Drone and Robotic
Part Manufacturing

13. Why Drones and Robotics?
• Application in a variety of industries
• Useful to Greenlee – mining operations use
drones
• We would offer classes in drone/robotic part
manufacturing
• Certifications available
• Scholarly Support
• Partnering with local universities for
• Internships
• Equipment Loaning
• Training with experts in the field
• Available to Veterans – from “Boots to Business”

14. Dr. Pavo A. Molchanov
Program Director for Drone and Robotics
• Drone/Robotics AI Scientist
• Taught at Russian and Ukrainian Universities
• Design and testing of:
• Microwave/RF hybrid modules
• Antenna Arrays
• Micro radar/lidar devices for Navy, Army, and Air Force

15. Step 3: Filmmaking and the
Arts

16. Filmmaking: In Front of and
Behind the Camera
• Inspires expression and gives substance to ideas and
emotions
• Multidisciplinary medium – there are a variety of jobs
and opportunities on both sides of the camera
• Can inspire conversation about real world issues
• An Inconvenient Truth (2006) - Al Gore's documentary
about global warming led to a shift in consumer habits
and brought attention to climate change
https://www.britannica.com/topic/An-Inconvenient-Truth

17. The Arts: Expression and
Creativity
• Art is an important tool for expressing emotions
and has mental health benefits
• Many different disciplines and outlets for
creativity, such as:
• Music
• Canvas Painting
• Sculpture
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-music-improve-our-health-and-
quality-of-life-202207252786

18. Plans to Expand
• Skilled Workers School
• Partnering with local community colleges, universities, and businesses
• Medical Center
• Childcare Facility
• Fitness Center
• Offering Job Opportunities for Reformed Inmates

19. "How can I help?"
• We are currently seeking grants from the government and pledges
from stakeholders who believe in our mission statement. Through
enrolling in this program, individuals can expect to:
• Work directly with government agencies
• Develop useful skills such as learning to run their own business
• Feel a strong sense of self-gratification while protecting Earth's natural
resources