# Starting Young: The Next Generation of Manufacturing & Engineering Talent w/ Meaghan Ziemba

- Show: [The Manufacturing Executive](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive)
- Published: 2021-10-26
- Length: 47m
- Episode: 72
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2021-10-26-starting-young-the-next-generation-of-manufacturing-engineering-talent-w-meaghan
- Listen: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-manufacturing-executive#episode-5b5f96b1-c69e-4e6a-a438-db4205354c1c

## Summary

Meaghan Ziemba, host of Mavens of Manufacturing and owner of Z-Ink Solutions, discusses strategies for manufacturers to address the skilled labor shortage by engaging youth and supporting women in the industry. She advocates for partnering with middle and high schools to inspire students, particularly girls, to pursue manufacturing and engineering careers through tours, donations, and curriculum support. Ziemba also highlights the importance of flexible work arrangements, such as remote work and on-site daycare, to retain female employees and parents in the manufacturing sector.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2021-10-26-starting-young-the-next-generation-of-manufacturing-engineering-talent-w-meaghan#t=0) Introduction and Guest Background
- [3:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2021-10-26-starting-young-the-next-generation-of-manufacturing-engineering-talent-w-meaghan#t=205) Ziemba's Journey into Manufacturing Marketing
- [11:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2021-10-26-starting-young-the-next-generation-of-manufacturing-engineering-talent-w-meaghan#t=670) The Mavens of Manufacturing Youth Tour
- [20:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2021-10-26-starting-young-the-next-generation-of-manufacturing-engineering-talent-w-meaghan#t=1245) Connecting Youth to Manufacturing Careers
- [26:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2021-10-26-starting-young-the-next-generation-of-manufacturing-engineering-talent-w-meaghan#t=1586) Tactical Ways Manufacturers Can Help Schools
- [35:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2021-10-26-starting-young-the-next-generation-of-manufacturing-engineering-talent-w-meaghan#t=2113) Supporting Women and Parents in Manufacturing
- [45:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2021-10-26-starting-young-the-next-generation-of-manufacturing-engineering-talent-w-meaghan#t=2702) Conclusion and Resources

## Topics

- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Mavens of Manufacturing (product)
- Z-Ink Solutions (company)
- National Association of Manufacturers (company)
- Technology & Manufacturing Association (company)
- Haas (company)
- First Robotics (product)
- Bayleaf (company)
- Woodward Aerospace (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Closing the Gender Gap in Manufacturing with Meaghan Ziemba](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-07-20-closing-the-gender-gap-in-manufacturing-with-meaghan-ziemba) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
- [BONUS: What Manufacturers Can Learn from Central Wisconsin's Workforce Strategy (LIVE from Wausau, WI)](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2026-06-05-bonus-what-manufacturers-can-learn-from-central-wisconsins-workforce-strategy-li) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
- [The Future of Manufacturing — Special IMTS Edition](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2022-09-09-the-future-of-manufacturing-special-imts-edition) (Additive Snack)
- [Attracting the Next Generation of Manufacturing Talent with "The Manufacturing Millennial" Jake Hall](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-02-23-attracting-the-next-generation-of-manufacturing-talent-with-the-manufacturing-mi) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
- [The State of Manufacturing: Nebraska, the Midwest, and Beyond with Michael Johnson and Scott Volk](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-07-05-the-state-of-manufacturing-nebraska-the-midwest-and-beyond-with-michael-johnson) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)

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