In June of last year we shared some examples of manufacturer led initiatives that are working to tackle the biggest challenges they face. The challenges are predominantly the skills gap and workforce development issues. Now it is 2019, and have an update for you. In an Email update from SVMI executive director Dean Peckham to supporters and manufacturers Dean laid out the … [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...]
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...]
The Role of the American Welding Society EP4
Learn the ins and outs of the American Welding Society or AWS from current VP and long time member Dale Flood. Dale has a distinguished career that at one point took an interesting turn due to his fascination with some of the more advanced welding technology of the time. One thing you will not learn in the episode is that Dale holds 5 U.S. patents on welding processes (source: … [Read more...]
What about all those welding jobs?
Since I started following manufacturing trends closely, one thing that has always seemed to come up is the need for more welders. Fusing objects together, correctly, is incredibly technical. If it wasn't, there would not be a shortage of welders. The consequences of bad welds or poor inspection practices can be premature failure and even life or death, so the stakes are high. … [Read more...]
Innovation in Education Sierra College and Hacker Lab EP3
Innovation comes out of great human ingenuity and very personal passions. - Megan Smith After working for 8 years as a consultant to deans and faculty at community colleges, Carol Pepper-Kittredge enjoyed a homecoming of sorts to Sierra College in Rocklin, CA. Now as director of the Center for Applied Competitive Technologies she has had the ability to influence and … [Read more...]