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Change How American Manufacturing’s Perceived In Our Nation w/ Terry Iverson

The Manufacturing Executive · 26 Sept 2023 · 32m · Episode 172

What this episode covers

Terry Iverson, founder of the nonprofit Champion Now and third-generation leader of Iverson and Company, explains his mission to rebrand American manufacturing from a 'dark and dirty' stereotype to a high-tech, innovative industry. He details how Champion Now addresses the national skills gap through books, educational videos, and 'Camp Champ,' a program introducing middle schoolers to manufacturing via laser engraving and pen assembly. Iverson argues that reshoring and automation require a highly skilled workforce, urging manufacturers to actively participate in changing public perception and recruiting talent to ensure domestic production viability.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Iverson and Company, Hardinge, Siemens USA
Products
Camp Champ
Also
Champion Now, Cutting Tool Engineering, Finding America's Greatest Champion, Inspiring Champions in Advanced Manufacturing

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