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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 […]
View Episode PageIs 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.
View Episode PageThe 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.
View Episode PageMobilizing 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.
View Episode PageGoing 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.
View Episode PageSmart 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.
View Episode PageThe 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.
View Episode PageSTEM 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.
View Episode PageData-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.
View Episode PageThe 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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