Small to midsized manufacturers are struggling to find workers. Tim Sullivan of the Bucyrus Foundation tell us why, and he shares a solution.
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Students who gain hard skills through their Tech Ed program make excellent entrepreneurs and business owners, says Governor Scott Walker.
Tech Ed: A Path to Entrepreneurship Read More »
Tim Hood, President of Mid-Michigan College, shares his unique ideas for how education can become more agile and accessible.
Flexible, Nimble, Entrepreneurial Read More »
In an episode all about career readiness, Dr. Joe Gothard shares his unconventional idea of the 12-hour school day.
The 12-Hour School Day Read More »
Dr. Joe Gothard talks about about what needs to be done to build systemic equity into our urban education system.
Building Systemic Equity in Urban Education Read More »
This episode with Dr. Jay Allen has great practical advice for technical and community colleges to get students ready for the STEM workforce.
Practical Tips for How Colleges Can Prepare Students for STEM Careers Read More »
Dr. Jay Allen, President of Itawamba Community College, shows us all the unique and unexpected ways community colleges improve our lives.
Why Community Colleges are Every State’s Richest Resource Read More »
Missy Hughes, Secretary of the WEDC, helps us understand how economic development strategies must be collaborative and comprehensive.
How to Build a Comprehensive Approach to Economic Development Read More »
Listen as Matt Kirchner shares 11 ways artificial intelligence will transform manufacturing, and what employers should do about it.
11 Predictions: How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Manufacturing Read More »
Don Korfhage, President of iGear, discusses how Squeaks software enables the connected worker to access real-time manufacturing data
The Connected Worker: How to Leverage Real-Time Data on the Factory Floor Read More »
In part 2 with Dr. Michael Lovell, we talk about finding the right balance between STEM and the humanities at Marquette University
STEM or Humanities? We Need Both Read More »
Marquette President Dr. Michael Lovell joins us on the podcast to talk collaboration, innovation and research
Cross-Disciplinary Teams Can Solve the World’s Problems Read More »
John Pfeifer, Oshkosh CEO, explains how the company is leveraging connected smart manufacturing to innovate and build vehicles and equipment.
How Oshkosh Uses Smart Manufacturing to Build the World’s Toughest Equipment Read More »
Husco’s CEO Austin Ramirez shares the main things every manufacturer should focus on as they lead their companies into the future.
Where Forward-Thinking Manufacturers Invest Their Resources Read More »
Maj. Gen. Paul Knapp talks with the TechEd Podcast about the challenge National Guardmembers face balancing service, work and family life.
Work and Serve: The Dual Role of Our National Guardmembers Read More »
Chris Drees, President of Mercury Marine, talks about how Industry 4.0 and IIoT are disrupting the marine engine technology industry
IIoT is Powering the Future of Marine Engine Technology Read More »
Dr. Bill Pink, President of Grand Rapids Community College talks with us about bridging the gap between education & workforce needs.
Bridging the Education-Industry Gap Read More »
Dr. Bill Pink, President of Grand Rapids Community College, believes colleges need to pay better attention to their regional businesses and economies.
Pay Attention: Relevance & Responsiveness in Higher Ed Read More »
Industry 4.0 is like a freight train coming rapidly down the tracks…and there’s one group who’s at risk for missing it altogether. Matt Kirchner talks about who’s missing the train, how to get on it, and the consequences of missing it altogether.
Matt Kirchner: The Group That’s Totally Missing the Industry 4.0 Train Read More »
Matt Kirchner, Industry 4.0 thought leader and manufacturing expert, talks about the consequences of not embracing Industry 4.0.
The Group That’s Totally Missing the Industry 4.0 Train Read More »
Our world is becoming more automated, and we need a workforce trained to program and operate industrial robots, cobots, CNC machines and controls. FANUC America CEO Mike Cicco talks all about the future of automation in industry and education.
Mike Cicco: Why Schools Should Teach Industrial Robotics & Automation Read More »
Dr. Annette Parker talks all things manufacturing, technical education, public-private partnerships and innovation in this podcast.
Improving Technical Education Across the US Read More »
Cummins is a global leader in advanced power generation technology and in the deployment of Industry 4.0. VP Peter Anderson talks with us…
Electrification, Supply Chain and Industry 4.0 Read More »
Digitization is causing major disruption to how we manage finances – both commercially and as individual consumers. Leaders from BMO Financial Group talk done. with us about how Industry 4.0 is changing the way banking is done.
BMO Financial Group: How Digitization is Disrupting the Financial Sector Read More »
In this episode, we talk with WMC’s President and CEO Kurt Bauer about the organization’s efforts to solve Wisconsin’s economic challenges.
Solving Wisconsin’s Economic Challenges Read More »
Todd Wanek, CEO of Ashley Furniture, discusses how Industry 4.0 necessitates a total transformation of manufacturing technology, processes, how we train and reskill employees, and what we’re teaching in CTE programs.
Todd Wanek: Technology and Talent in an Industry 4.0 Workforce Read More »
Laura Kohler shares how a global brand like KOHLER is able to give back to the community and world through its social impact mission.
KOHLER: How a Global Brand Prioritizes Social Impact Read More »
UW-Stout’s 97%+ placement rate is due to the university’s focus on applied learning, career focus and collaboration.
The Advantage of a Polytechnic Education Read More »
Fender Executive Vice President Ed Magee joins us to talk all things music, manufacturing and how to build a Fender guitar.
Music and Manufacturing: The Art of Making a Guitar Read More »
UWM is an R1 research university, the highest designation a university can attain. Learn about some of the research being done at UWM.
What It Takes To Be An R1 Research University Read More »