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Mobilizing Michigan: Creating a High-Tech Workforce for the Future – Kerry Ebersole Singh, Chief Talent Solutions & Engagement Officer of the MEDC

Michigan is at the center of the EV and semiconductor boom. In this episode, discover short and long-term strategies for building the talent pipeline needed for high-tech sectors.

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Going to the Gemba: A Tour Through North Dakota CTE

Big opportunities await in small towns across North Dakota. Journey through the state with us talking to all the career and technical education leaders about the challenges, opportunities and students in their programs.

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Smart Manufacturing & Digital Integration: Upgrading TechEd to Its Next Phase – Sue Smith, Vice President of Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech has upgraded their advanced manufacturing programs to keep pace with emerging technologies like EV, semiconductors, Industry 4.0 and AI. Discover how to upgrade your own programs and even lead local industry into the future.

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The Success Formula: How Culture and Employee Engagement Drive Results – John Mellowes – CEO of Charter Manufacturing

Culture is everything in business. Learn about The Success Formula, the four drivers of employee engagement, and how to build a culture of continuous improvement that keeps employees invested in the business for their career.

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STEM Education Opens Doors to Top Tech Careers at the DoD – Dr. David Honey, Deputy Undersecretary for R&E – U.S. Department of Defense

A “STEM-Powered Enterprise” with 100,000 engineers in its employ, the U.S. Department of Defense is on the cutting-edge of tech innovation in the world. DUSD Dr. David Honey gives us a unique glimpse into this work and how STEM education can pave the way to a career at the DOD.

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Data-Centric Learning: The Power of Integrating ERP Systems into Manufacturing Courses – Paul Van Metre, CEO of ProShop

Employers want their new hires to have foundational skills in data management – this is especially true in manufacturing! ERP systems can level up technical programs who are either using spreadsheets or no data-management system at all.

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The District that Disrupted the K-12 System, and the New Model for Success – Dr. Cory Steiner, Superintendent of Northern Cass School District

This might be the most disruptive guest we’ve had on the podcast. Northern Cass School District threw out the traditional K-12 system…grades and all! Hear about the impact of the new student-led, proficiency-based model.

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Robot Integration: Taking Automation to the Next Level – Robby Komljenovic, Chairman and CEO of Acieta

Robot Integration: Taking Automation to the Next Level Robby Komljenovic, Chairman and CEO of Acieta Love the episode? Leave a review on your […]

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Strengthening STEM in America, from Precision Ag to Nuclear Fusion – Congressman Frank Lucas, Chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee

Precision agriculture, predictive weather tech, nuclear fusion..these are just some emerging technologies we discuss with Congressman Frank Lucas. It’s an exciting time to be in a STEM field – a great reason to support and grow STEM education in America.

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Breaking Barriers and Empowering Girls in Engineering – Heidi Balistrieri, Director of Engineering at Sentry Equipment

Heidi joins us for a discussion around women in engineering: how far we’ve come, how far we need to go, and what individuals, schools and businesses can do to create a world where every girl feels empowered to pursue a career in STEM.

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