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.
Andrea Scarpari, president and CEO of Salvagnini America, joins Ed Talks host Ed Youdell of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association to discuss why advancing manufacturing technology requires stronger connections to STEM education and engineering careers.
As fabrication technology becomes more automated, Scarpari argues manufacturers must create more intellectually engaging roles that allow workers to program machines, improve processes, and drive productivity.
Scarpari also discusses how Salvagnini America supports robotics programs like Lakota Robotics to inspire future engineers, how partnerships with universities help build the next generation of manufacturing talent, and where artificial intelligence may begin to play a role in fabrication technology.
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