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Attract Manufacturing Business & Talent on a Regional Scale – Tim Sheehy, President of the MMAC
Regions across the US are in competition to be destinations for manufacturing. Tim Sheehy, President of the MMAC, gives some strategies on how to attract manufacturing businesses to a region, how to develop the regional talent to support workforce needs, and the challenges regions can anticipate in these efforts.
Using Gig Economy Technology to Transform Frontline Labor – Jason Radisson, Founder and CEO of Sh1ft
Sh1ft is taking technology design for the gig economy and using it to transform the frontline labor market, making HR and employee experience better.
How Private Cellular Networks are Driving IoT in Manufacturing – US Cellular
Manufacturers are leveraging the power of private cellular networks to gather more data, innovate faster, and digitize their operations. US Cellular’s Mark Grushey and James Rose joined us at Rockwell Automation Fair to talk about cellular technology and IoT in manufacturing.
What’s Next for Bryan Albrecht? Looking Back & Forward with One of Education’s Greatest Leaders – Dr. Bryan Albrecht, President Emeritus of Gateway Technical College
After 16 years as President of Gateway Technical College, Dr. Bryan Albrecht has retired…but big things are still in store as he looks ahead to new and different ways to impact education on a broader and greater scale.
Economic Forecast for 2023: Implications for Education & the Workforce – Brian Beaulieu, CEO of ITR Economics
Brian Beaulieu, world-renown economist and CEO of ITR Economics, predicts what 2023 has in store for our global and national economy and how these trends will impact manufacturing and technical education.
Developing the Workforce for Smart Manufacturing – Jeannine Kunz, Chief Workforce Development Officer of SME
SME’s Chief Workforce Development Officer Jeannine Kunz joins us for an episode jam-packed with insights on the talent crisis in manufacturing, critical challenges facing employers, and all the tools and resources being developed for workforce development in smart manufacturing.
How to Leverage Partnerships to Build Success in Education – Jim Sawyer, President of Macomb Community College
How can colleges build strong, effective partnerships with employers, state governments, and their community? Dr. Jim Sawyer, President of Macomb Community Colleges, shares his insights with us.
10 Predictions for Tech Ed in 2023 – Matt Kirchner
We’re back with another edition of our annual tech ed predictions. Host Matt Kirchner shares the top 10 trends & technologies that will impact the world of education in 2023.
Spot the Robot Dog: A Roaming Data Collector – Caleb Sylvester, Boston Dynamics
You’ve seen Spot the Robot Dog on YouTube and in Superbowl commercials. Now we’re talking with an expert from Boston Dynamics about how this emerging field of legged robotics is bringing Industry 4.0 to life for users.
Academics, Labor & Self-Governance: The Disruptive Model of Deep Springs College – Dr. Sue Darlington, President
Deep Springs College is a two-year college located on a working ranch in remote California. President Dr. Sue Darlington joins the podcast to dive into the college’s three pillars: academics, labor and self-governance.
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