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 explores the strategies shaping workforce development in manufacturing. Hosted by Fabricators and Manufacturers Association President and CEO Ed Youdell, the podcast features candid conversations with industry leaders on attracting, developing, and retaining talent. Part of the FMA Podcast Network.
Sisters Lori and Traci Tapani, co-presidents of Stacy, Minn.-based Wyoming Machine, join FMA President and CEO Ed Youdell to discuss leading a family-owned manufacturing business after taking over from their father, fostering a strong workplace culture, and preparing the next generation of manufacturing talent. They also discuss collaborative leadership, workforce development, automation, AI, and why manufacturers should have a stronger voice in workforce and public policy.
This episode was sponsored by AMADA America.
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