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Podcast Guest: Eric Wooldridge, Associate Professor, Somerset Community College  May 2022  | 30:14Episode 39 Transcript and Show Notes Host Mike Lesiecki interviews Eric Wooldridge and learns how Eric’s education and broad industry experience in engineering, architecture, and farming help him develop curricula in additive manufacturing/3D printing for Somerset’s 16 college sites and satellites. Hear about innovations happening in additive …

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Podcast Guest: Justin Manley, President of Just Innovation, Inc. April 2022  | 24:36 Episode 38 Transcript, Show Notes, and Podcast Survey Join Mike and his guest, Justin Manley, as they take us on a seafaring exploration of the “blue economy” and the  possibilities for technicians in this unique working environment.  From his early days running a …

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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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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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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 …

Episode 35: The Emerging Workforce of Advanced Manufacturing Read More »