As some of you already know, I moved from the Bay Area to El Dorado Hills in 2014. As a relative newbie to the greater Sacramento area, I connected with the Sacramento Valley SME to get involved with other folks interested in precision manufacturing. That connection ultimately led to the creation of this podcast with a little inspiration from Bill Gaines. Recently, when Jeff … [Read more...]
Industry President becomes US Manufacturing Advocate EP8
At the intersection of experience, intellect, and passion you will find Harry Moser, founder, and president of the Reshoring Initiative. Harry is a strong advocate for US manufacturing. His organization takes this issue head-on providing advocacy, data, and tools to influence better outcomes. Listen to find out when Harry decided to dedicated his energies to the advocacy … [Read more...]
Inspired by the Reshoring Initiative
Many years ago I was sitting in a restaurant in Silicone Valley with a contract manufacturer (my client) and their customer. It was a social event, I had been lucky enough to be invited along to join them. As I sat and listened, I noticed that one of the managers from the customer was warning my client, that manufacturing was headed offshore and to plan accordingly. I was very … [Read more...]
California Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Collaborative EP7
CAMAC is a state-wide collaborative of community colleges and regional partners working to support the creation of Apprenticeship training solutions in the Advanced Manufacturing sector. I recently sat down with CAMAC Project Director John Dunn to learn more about how he and his partners at CAMAC are working to expand apprenticeships into the advanced manufacturing sector … [Read more...]
Creating a Skilled Workforce using Apprenticeships
When I walked into the office of John Dunn at American River College, I wasn't quite sure what next week's episode was going to be like. You see John is one of those animated passionate people that could really blow your socks off depending on his mood. I still remember the time I first met him through the Sacramento Valley SME, I walked away from a meeting feeling "wow this … [Read more...]
California Manufacturers and Technology Association EP6
Learn how a business association can perform roles ranging from educating educators and regulators to inexpensive workers compensation insurance under one roof. The CMTA has been in existence for close to 100 years and its role has never been more critical than it is today. Will California step up to the challenge of leading a US Manufacturing Renaissance? If CMTA President … [Read more...]