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How Industrial Machines Merge Creativity with Engineering and Inspire the Next Generation of Makers – Bre Pettis, Founder & CEO of Bantam Tools

How Industrial Machines Merge Creativity with Engineering and Inspire the Next Generation of Makers Bre Pettis, Founder and CEO of Bantam Tools Love […]

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5G Testbed Will Validate the Impact of Private Cellular Networks in Manufacturing – UWM Connected Systems Institute, US Cellular, Ericsson, Marchant Schmidt

A 5G testbed at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Connected Systems Institute will validate how private cellular networks can revolutionize manufacturing operations.

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6 Trends Shaping the Future of Technical Education – Matt Kirchner’s Keynote from Governor Burgum’s Summit on Innovative Education

Technical education is being influenced by changing technologies, careers and workforce needs. Matt Kirchner keynoted the ND Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education to help educators foresee and respond to these trends.

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From Factory Floors to Hospital Halls: The Universal Need for Automation Skills – Dr. Kat Linaker, President of Riverland Community College

Automation and artificial intelligence are universally transforming every sector of our economy. Dr. Kat Linaker joins us to talk about these changes and how colleges should pivot to meet these new workforce needs.

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What Technical Colleges Should Prioritize in this New Era of Higher Education – Roger Stanford, President of Western Technical College

People’s perceptions of college are changing, and Roger Stanford is leading Western Technical College into the new era of higher education, where modularity, flexibility and customized learning pathways are essential.

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Groundbreaking Automation Leadership Degree is a Fast Track to Industry 4.0 – Chancellor Katherine Frank and Dr. David Ding, UW-Stout

Groundbreaking Automation Leadership Degree is a Fast Track to Industry 4.0 Chancellor Katherine Frank and Dr. David Ding, UW-Stout Love the episode? Leave […]

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Is a College Degree Worth It? And Other Career-Focused Questions Parents and Students Should Discuss – Terry Iverson, Founder of CHAMPION Now

College isn’t for everyone – especially considering how many students end up with years of debt for a degree they may not use. Terry Iverson shares how to weigh education options, student debt issues, career earnings potentials, and how parents can facilitate those conversations with their students.

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The 4 Elements of Artificial Intelligence, and How to Teach Them – Matt Kirchner, Host of The TechEd Podcast

What is AI? Get a crash course in this episode, where you’ll learn the 4 key elements that every artificial intelligence system can do, plus hear 6 real-world examples of AI technology in the classroom.

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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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