Liz Ahlers

Episode 37: Incorporating the Internet of Things

Podcast Guests: Kristine Christensen, Director of Faculty Development, Professor of MIS, Moraine Valley Community CollegeChuck Bales, Professor of Engineering Technology, Moraine Valley Community College March 2022  | 25:49 Episode 37 Transcript, Show Notes, and Podcast Feedback Survey In this episode hear how one college is reimagining their courses to impact tomorrow’s workforce. With the rapid emergence of […]

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Episode 36: Supply Chain Automation In Transition

Podcast Guest: Phil Gilkes, Regional Maintenance Manager, Dollar Tree Distribution Centers February 2022 | 21:19 Episode 36 Transcript, Show Notes, and Podcast Feedback Survey Phil Gilkes shares his extensive knowledge about the trends and transitions in the Supply Chain Automation industry. With systems like Predictive Maintenance and Overall Equipment Efficiency, Phil discusses the growing need for technicians to have

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Episode 35: The Emerging Workforce of Advanced Manufacturing

Podcast Guest: Matthew Kirchner, President, Lab Midwest January 2022  | 26.57 Episode 35 Transcript, Show Notes, and Podcast Feedback Survey What is the number one skill that manufacturing looks for in recruiting? With emerging technologies and Industry 4.0, the landscape in manufacturing is changing every day. Despite the new corresponding skills technicians will need for

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Episode 34: Biology and Its Industrial Revolution

Thomas C. Tubon, PhD Chief Workforce Development OfficerBioMADE Manufacturing Innovation Institute December | 22:32Episode 34 Show Notes, Transcript, and Feedback Survey How are industry, education, and government working together to build a sustainable end-to-end bioindustrial manufacturing ecosystem? Why is it more important than ever and how can industry work with educational institutions to  influence curriculum development

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