Hardware Podcasts

153: Inspiring Champions in Advanced Manufacturing with Terry Iverson

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 12 Sept 2023 · 43m

What this episode covers

Terry Iverson, President & CEO of Iverson & Company and author of 'Inspiring Champions in Advanced Manufacturing', discusses his mission to bridge the awareness gap between the manufacturing industry and young people. He argues that parents and educators need to shift focus from traditional college degrees to apprenticeships and 'learn and earn' models, citing the European system as a superior model for aligning career paths with individual aptitudes. Iverson highlights the importance of industry engagement through initiatives like Manufacturing Day and school partnerships, noting that while reshoring trends are positive, the workforce pipeline remains a critical challenge.

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Companies
Iverson & Company, Charmi EDM, Reshoring Initiative, German American Chamber of Commerce, Numerical Precision, Edge Factor, FMA, Champion Now, Henrico Community College
Products
Inspiring Champions in Advanced Manufacturing, Finding America's Greatest Champion, Hubble Telescope
Also
Manufacturing Day, Vanguard, Drew Crowe, Nicole Walter, Igon Yagen, Harry Mosher, Virginia Rounds, Jeremy Bout, Rodney Grover

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