What does it really take to get started with artificial intelligence in a small or mid-sized company right here in the U.S.? In this two-part series, Matt Kirchner breaks down a practical, actionable framework for implementing AI in your business.
How to Get Started with AI in Your Business (Practical Tips & Real Technologies) Episode Details »
$1 trillion in new manufacturing investment is coming to rural America. Duwain Pinder of McKinsey & Company explains what it means for schools, employers, and the future workforce
The Wanek Center of Innovation is changing everything: 39 robots, digital twins, industry pathways, and a new model for advanced manufacturing education. In this episode, we unpack how true alignment between education and industry has transformed the future of tech talent.
Finding STEM (and Purpose) in Unexpected Places: Why Fashion Needs More Scientists Michael Drescher, Founder of Vibrant Body Company Love the episode? Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When we think of STEM, we often picture engineers,
Advice for students from elementary school through their first interview; the war for high-skilled talent (and how education can help); and the growing rise of artificial intelligence in the classroom & workplace
Ask Us Anything: Early Career Choices, the War for Talent and the Rise of AI Episode Details »
Technical colleges don’t look like they did three years ago—and the next decade will flip higher education on its head.
In this conversation, Layla Merrifield, President of the Wisconsin Technical College System, shares why these institutions are leading education innovation, preparing diverse learners, and driving the future workforce.
Four leaders from K-12, higher education, manufacturing, and startups share how AI is reshaping learning, operations, and workforce development—recorded live at TitletownTech in this cross-sector panel.
Applied AI in K-12, Higher Ed and Industry – Live Panel from Titletown Tech Episode Details »
Scholarships, internships, and trust—the real investments shaping lives. This episode explores how education creates opportunity for first-generation students and builds stronger communities for the future.
What happens when supply chain resilience meets local production and advanced tech? Charles Johnson-Bey breaks down the five pillars needed to realize distributed manufacturing—starting with equity, education, and connectivity.
WRTP | BIG STEP is leading a $10 million apprenticeship initiative with national implications. CEO Lindsay Blumer shares how this effort is reshaping workforce systems and building scalable, industry-aligned talent pipelines.
October 7, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin – One-day event for manufacturers to learn how to use AI in their businesses!
Love It or Hate It: A Surprisingly Human (And Very Fun) Conversation About Math Dr. Jordan Ellenberg, Mathematics Professor at the University of Wisconsin Love the episode? Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What happens when a
Farming has entered the smart era. GPS-guided tractors, drones, and real-time data are reshaping agriculture. In this episode, experts reveal how technology is transforming America’s farms, boosting efficiency, and redefining careers in one of our oldest industries.
AI is already reaching underserved classrooms—but access alone isn’t enough. This episode explores how guided, responsible use of AI can support literacy, close learning gaps, and bring personalized learning to the students who need it most.
How does a rural college lead a national shift? Dr. Paul Carlsen shares how Lakeshore is transforming credit through competency-based education, early college pathways, industry credentials, and $32M in competitive grant funding.
Abim Kolawole shares how Northwestern Mutual uses risk as a strategic tool—empowering innovation, protecting trust, and helping a 167-year-old company stay relevant in a fast-changing, tech-driven world.
How do we help students think beyond the world as it is and start shaping the world as it could be? This episode explores how K–12 learners develop creativity, purpose, and problem-solving skills when they’re encouraged to tackle the challenges of the future.
Attention spans are shrinking—but it’s not just TikTok’s fault. Dr. Gloria Mark joins us to explore how digital habits, stress, and AI are reshaping student focus—and what educators can do about it.
How does STEM factor into the world’s toughest race? Get an inside look at the Tour de France 2025, with Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Gay – featuring a unique STEM-focused look at the race.
If your networking efforts aren’t leading to job offers, you’re not alone. This guide shows how smarter, more specific conversations can turn vague connections into real career opportunities.
A new NSF report reveals how AI Engineering can position the U.S. at the global forefront of AI innovation, blending advanced engineering with cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems.
What makes K–12 programs truly transformative? Dr. Annalies Corbin breaks down the 5 strategies that drive long-lasting, career-connected education—and why most reforms miss the mark.
How did a mechatronics class go viral—and start landing students jobs? Discover Danny Murphy’s creative teaching methods that are engaging students, impressing employers, and redefining technical education.
WPI redesigned its entire curriculum around project-based learning. In this episode, Dr. Kris Wobbe shares how students solve real-world problems—and how any educator can apply this transformative approach in their own classroom.
Discover how Buena Park High School built a hands-on, industry-aligned CTE program with industrial certifications—and used social media to grow enrollment, community support, and employer engagement.
Senator Tammy Baldwin joins The TechEd Podcast to discuss bipartisan support for career and technical education, the future of apprenticeship laws, and funding for short-term training programs.
Super Late Model driver Justin Mondeik shares how technical education gave him an edge in racing—and how manufacturers are using motorsports to recruit skilled talent.
Tariff policy is shifting by the day—and technical education won’t be immune.
From rising equipment costs to major changes in funding, curriculum, and workforce demand, this episode breaks down five critical outcomes that educators need to prepare for now. It’s not about predicting the future—it’s about scenario planning for what’s coming next.
AI, education, energy—these are key issues for states in 2025. In this episode, one state senator shares his perspective on how leaders should approach investment, policy, and regulation in tech and the workforce.
AI Regulation Can Wait—But Education Reform Can’t – State Senator Julian Bradley Episode Details »
What if every university graduate had 2.5 years of paid, full-time work experience before their first job? At Kettering University, they do. In this episode, President Dr. Robert McMahan explains how their 50/50 model flips the script on student debt, career readiness, and the role of higher ed in the workforce.