The Ascent With Crestmont Private Wealth - Dorman Vick

In this episode of "The Ascent with Crestmont Private Wealth," host Sam McGee interviews Dorman Vic, the leader of the renowned welding program at Champion High School in Boerne, Texas. They discuss the origins and impact of the program, the importance of vocational education, inspiring student stories, and the broader movement to bring skilled trades back into the spotlight. The conversation covers faith, grit, community support, and the life-changing opportunities that vocational training provides for young people. Special guests and supporters, including local dignitaries and celebrities, are highlighted, along with ways listeners can get involved.

• Original Air Date: August 23, 2025 at 8:30am as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

  Contact: www.crestmontpw.com

  Alec Walker in Houston: 831-280-5288

  Sam McGee in Boerne: 830-368-2898

00:00 – Introduction to the show and disclaimer

00:35 – About Crestmont Private Wealth and the Boerne, TX office

00:58 – Introducing Dorman Vic and the Champion High School welding program

01:38 – Dorman’s journey: inspiration, testimony, and the start of the program

02:47 – The impact of the program and community support

04:23 – Student stories: overcoming adversity and breaking barriers

05:45 – The value of vocational education in a white-collar community

07:00 – Bringing shop class and vocational training back to schools

08:30 – The importance of hands-on skills and learning new trades

10:00 – The role of taxpayers and the public in supporting education

11:30 – Advice for other school districts and the future of vocational education

13:00 – The need for industry involvement and urgency in skilled trades

14:30 – The decline of the middle class and the importance of manufacturing

15:45 – Famous people who started in skilled trades

17:00 – The broader impact of shop programs and role models

18:30 – The infrastructure and essential skills that keep society running

19:45 – The “Amazon culture” and the reality of production

20:30 – Success stories: student certifications and employability

22:00 – Building confidence and portfolios for students

23:00 – Projects for the government and celebrities

24:00 – Life skills and character development through the program

25:00 – How listeners can support the Welding Student Support Foundation

26:00 – Social media and ways to connect with the program

27:00 – The role of Governor Perry and other supporters

28:00 – Final thoughts: the movement for vocational education

29:00 – Call to action for listeners and closing remarks

30:00 – Outro and well wishes

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