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9 Predictions for Technical Education in 2024 – Matt Kirchner, Host of The TechEd Podcast

We’re back with our annual predictions episode! Discover what 2024 will hold for technical education – the latest economic and demographic trends, the top technologies and the biggest influences that will impact tech ed this year.

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Industry-Aligned Learning: How Colleges Can Respond to Workforce Needs – Dr. Lori Suddick, President of the College of Lake County

Discover 3 strategies the College of Lake County has used to align their programs with industry’s workforce needs. President Lori Suddick joins us for a great podcast conversation.

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The Role of Innovation in an Engineering Career – Alyssa Sanders, R&D Engineering at Baxter

Alyssa Sanders joins the podcast to discuss the role of innovation in R&E engineering, the value of diverse teams, and the limitless potential for engineers with transferrable skills to work in many industries throughout their career.

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The Top 7 New Technologies for Technical Education in 2024 – Live from ACTE’s CareerTech VISION

What are the most innovative, cutting-edge technologies coming to technical education classrooms in 2024? We’ve got the top 7 right here.

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How to Build a Thriving Tech Ecosystem – Kathy Henrich, CEO of the Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition

Milwaukee is a mid-size market with a booming tech ecosystem. Discover how innovation, culture and talent help grow a city’s tech landscape.

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Using AI to Build Better Relationships with Your Network – Canay Deniz, CEO of Ren

Ren is an AI software that gives you the latest news on all your connections when it matters most. Learn how AI is revolutionizing relationship management in this podcast.

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Breaking Down Data Silos: Why Smart Manufacturing Needs Standardization – John Dyck, CEO of CESMII

What’s keeping the U.S. from adopting smart manufacturing? For one thing: outdated data models. If we can standardize how we gather & process data, then we can democratize smart manufacturing for companies all over the country.

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3D Scanning: A Multi-Purpose Tech for Your Industry 4.0 Toolbox – Fanny Truchon, President of Creaform

What is 3D scanning? How does it work? Discover this incredible technology and it’s surprisingly wide range of applications in this episode with Creaform’s President, Fanny Truchon.

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How to Get Started on Automation, Right Now – Four Conversations with Tech Experts at The Automated Shop Conference

What if you could supercharge your small to midsize job shop with the power of automation? That’s what The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) was all about, bringing together experts in automation to help SMBs take actionable steps on their digital transformation journey. Now, you’re getting all the best insights from TASC compiled into one podcast episode!

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Education Reimagined: What America Can Learn from the Success of North Dakota – Governor Doug Burgum

From student-centric learning, to a K-12 career readiness roadmap, North Dakota has continuously updated their approach to education in order to best serve its students and communities. Now, hear from Governor Doug Burgum about how these lessons can be applied nationwide.

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