Ed Talks
Ed Talks
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Ed Talks dives into the strategies and insights that drive workforce development in manufacturing. Hosted by Fabricators and Manufacturers Association President and CEO Ed Youdell, this podcast features candid conversations with business leaders who are shaping the future of the industry.
From innovative training programs to employee engagement strategies, Ed Talks explores how manufacturers can attract, develop, and retain top talent to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
Ed Talks is a production of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association and part of the FMA Podcast Network.
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The podcast delves into topics such as innovative training programs, employee engagement strategies, and attracting and retaining talent within the manufacturing sector. Episodes feature discussions like the one with Sarah Richards, CEO of Jones Metal, focusing on company culture and collaboration with technical colleges to create apprenticeship pipelines.
Ed Talks dives into the strategies and insights that drive workforce development in manufacturing. Hosted by Fabricators and Manufacturers Association President and CEO Ed Youdell, this podcast features candid conversations with business leaders who are shaping the future of the industry.
From innovative training programs to employee engagement strategies, Ed Talks explores how manufacturers can attract, develop, and retain top talent to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
Ed Talks is a production of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association and part of the FMA Podcast Network.
John Paul Surdo, President of Americas for Bystronic, joins FMA President/CEO Ed Youdell on the Ed Talks podcast.
They chat about the strides that the metal fabrication industry has made is recent years by implementing advanced technologies like automation, robotics, and AI, and how that raised the bar on the sector’s skilled workforce.
They also talk about what it means to be a leader in the metal fabrication industry, how FABTECH reflects the advancements the sector has made, navigating changes in current supply chain landscape, and the importance of attracting younger generations into the workforce through facility tours and hands-on learning in manufacturing camps like SparkForce.
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