July 7, 2025 • 18 mins
The manufacturing skills gap isn't just a statistic—it's a daily reality threatening the operational efficiency and future growth of America's industrial backbone. In this thought-provoking episode kicking off our new series on "The Evolving Landscape of Industrial Manufacturing," we tackle the urgent challenge of building tomorrow's industrial workforce head-on.
Manufacturing suffers from a persistent image problem despite offering rewarding, technology-driven careers with tangible global impact. We explore how innovative approaches to training, recruitment, and generational collaboration can transform this challenge into an unprecedented opportunity. From simulation-based learning environments that build confidence without operational risk to strategic social media approaches that showcase the fascinating reality of modern manufacturing, companies must rethink their entire approach to talent development.
The most effective solutions start early with STEM education and hands-on training that connects theory to practical application. But equally important is bridging the generational divide within manufacturing plants, where seasoned experts and fresh perspectives can create powerful innovation through structured mentorship relationships. By focusing on demonstrated skills rather than traditional credentials, highlighting manufacturing's meaningful impact, and creating inclusive environments where diverse talents thrive together, we can build the resilient, adaptable workforce that will define America's manufacturing future.
Ready to transform how your organization approaches the industrial skills gap? Connect with us to explore practical solutions for building your sustainable talent pipeline and ensuring your manufacturing operation remains competitive in this rapidly evolving landscape.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to Eco Ask why, a podcast that dives into
industrial manufacturing topicsand spotlights the heroes that
keep America running.
I'm your host, chris Granger,and on this podcast we do not
cover the latest features andbenefits on products that come
to market.
Instead, we focus on advice andinsight from the top minds of
industry, because people andideas will be how America
(00:24):
remains number one inmanufacturing in the world.
Welcome to ECO Asks why.
I'm your host, chris Granger.
I'm looking forward to hangingout with you.
Today.
We are excited because we'restarting a brand new series here
on ECO Asks why.
We're calling it the evolvinglandscape of industrial
(00:45):
manufacturing and we're going todelve deep into critical
aspects of industrialmanufacturing, specifically,
workforce development, digitaltransformation, control systems,
how data is being utilized.
So I'm so excited to start thisseries with you all.
Hopefully you're going to enjoyit.
(01:06):
I know we've had a lot of funworking through all our things
in the past with our smartmanufacturing and we're just
going to be diving deep andhopefully we'll continue to
serve you well along the way.
So in this particular episode,we're going to be talking about
tomorrow's industrial workforceand how we are forging that,
(01:27):
because obviously there's been askills gap that's been
identified and we're trying tohelp at least with the
conversation around sustainabletalent pipelines and the
workforce.
Today, and specifically for theindustrial manufacturing sector
, it's kind of at a pivotaljuncture because great talent
(01:50):
that creates a significantthreat to the industry that we
love for its growth andcontinued innovation.
But this also not just itdoesn't create just a crisis.
(02:19):
It creates an opportunity rightBecause there's an opportunity
for transformation.
It creates an opportunity rightbecause there's an opportunity
for transformation.
There's an opportunity forbeing proactive strategies and
putting that in place to help usrethink how we attract, how we
train and really how we retainthe talent across all these
different generations out there.
So this is a very evolvinglandscape and, eeco, we're
(02:41):
standing ready with our team tohelp you and to serve you, to
come alongside you, particularlythose in the industrial
manufacturing sector, as you'retrying to adapt in this new area
.
And one area we recognize outthe gate is the alarming skills
gap in automation, because thisis not just some hypothetical.
I mean, this is legit, this isreal.
(03:02):
It's an urgent challenge thatdirectly impacts the operational
efficiency and competitivenessof your business and as
industrial processes becomeincreasingly more automated and
you have a lot more of thatdigital integration, the demand
for these types of techs andthinkers and engineers with this
specialized level of knowledgein areas, like you know,
(03:26):
programmable logic controllers,like your PLCs, your HMIs out
there, or advanced controlsystems, the need there far
outstrips the current supply.
Okay, so that's a gap and it'sbeyond.
You know.
The gap really extends beyondcomplex engineering roles and
(03:47):
reaching a need for criticalentry level techs.
I hear that all the time.
To help, you know, startevaluating those, the front line
of this, this modern machinerythat's coming into manufacturing
, because there's lots ofintricacies when you start
looking at this technology, intothis technology, and so we have
(04:08):
to approach it in a new way andhelp bridge that entry-level
tech divide to the full-blownengineer right.
And so traditional trainingmethods sometimes fall short in
preparing individuals for thisreally fast-paced, evolving
technological demand thatindustrial manufacturing and
automation requires.
And real solutions involveinnovative training
(04:29):
methodologies, and we've seensome cool stuff on EcoSY over
the past years.
We've talked about some of thisstuff, such as like simulation
training, which is highlightedas essential for developing
tenacity and controls, and whilethe specifics of how simulation
technology can optimizeoperations, it really is vastly
(04:50):
different there.
It's important so far asvalidating designs and training
operators in that controlledenvironment right.
So you give them a place wherethey can break something and the
system doesn't go down right,and it's very practical.
It's very hands-on, becausemany people are hands-on
learners rather, and it's agreat way to simulate and test.
(05:11):
And this allows your futuretechnicians to engage with
real-world operating screens andphysical views and it helps
them build confidence andproblem-sol solving before
they're in the moment.
Because if you're in the momentyou're trying to figure this
stuff out, it can be veryintimidating, it can be very
stressful and oftentimes that'swhen mistakes happen.
(05:33):
Okay, so now the challenge, thistalent acquisition, is real
because, beyond the skills gap,industry is facing other
challenges, such as recruitinggreat talent directly into this
workspace, right intomanufacturing.
Because manufacturing, despiteits foundational role in the
(05:54):
economy, it struggles with animage problem.
It just does, struggles with animage problem, it just does.
And it sometimes can be hard toexcite those prospects out
there because they don'trecognize the rewarding career
that manufacturing can offer.
And this underscores afundamental duty to bridge these
generational gaps and to ensurethe industry thrives into the
(06:18):
future.
So, organizations out there, wehave to be strategic and genuine
to excite potential candidatesabout joining and coming to the
sector, and you have to haveadvocates.
You do.
You have to have advocates formanufacturing automation.
You have to be taught aboutskill trades, how that's
(06:40):
revolutionizing the waycompanies represent themselves.
So that goes down to socialmedia what does that look like?
And leveraging influencers outthere to spark conversations and
inspire the current, futureworkforce to really lean in.
Because if we can engage themwhere they're at, where they're
consuming content, if you will,in an interactive way, and maybe
(07:02):
show them some of the coolinside look, if you will, of
manufacturing like robot arms orhigh speed manufacturing
production lines, you may beable to reinvent and get them to
think differently about theindustry directly.
Ok, but this is a shift innarrative that's going to happen
(07:24):
, and this is you have to bethinking about this from a
talent acquisition standpointand if we do it the right way,
you can, you can demonstratethat manufacturing gives us not
just jobs but fulfilling andimpactful careers, and that's
what people are looking for moreand more these days.
They want to know how they'remaking an impact in the work
that they do, and you have tocultivate this pipeline If you
(07:48):
want to have this robust andcontinuous influx of these
professionals.
You really have to startthinking about this pipeline and
a multifaceted approach toreally connect with them.
And this starts really earlySTEM Early STEM.
I mean that has a big dealScience, technology, engineering
, mathematics.
These concepts need to be shown.
(08:10):
Obviously, they're being taughtto younger generations.
But industry can come alongsideand spark interest and start
laying groundwork for futurespecialization in manufacturing
automation right and see how allthese things work together.
We've already talked abouthands-on and project-based
learning.
So, for technicians andengineers, this is one of the
reasons I went to Old Dominionand did the EET.
(08:32):
It's because I wanted thehands-on component versus just a
straight theory of a double E.
And there's many techs outthere many, many, many guys and
girls, just like myself too,that want to get out there and
get our hands on technology, sowe have to be able to give them
that right.
So the most effective learningreally often comes from that.
Hands-on, project-based learning.
Okay, it's very practical andit gets you to apply theory okay
(08:58):
, the stuff that you're learningin the book into the, the
real-world scenarios, and thismakes you a better critical
thinker and problem solver.
And there's companies out therethat do this that help you get
hands-on and start putting yourmind to work directly with the
technology in front of you.
So, like PLC trainers out there, because we don't want to just
(09:21):
learn just how to program them,but you need to know how to wire
them, you need to know how todiagnose them, you need to know
when a fault light goes off,what do you do?
Well, cycle power first beforeI'm just kidding, but you need
to know right.
So there's trainers out therethat can help you from whether
you're a maintenance technicianor a full-blown electrician or
(09:43):
an I&E technician or theengineer to help you learn,
think and work through theproblems and improve your
troubleshooting skills, becauseit's so crucial out there.
And then we have to start beyondeducation.
We have to really be thinkingabout practical hiring for
automation roles, and this ishow you build the smart teams
(10:07):
around the needs that you have.
So this really focuses on ademonstrated skills and
potential that you need, ratherthan just solely relying on
traditional academic credentials, like focus on can this
candidate fulfill the skillsthat we need for the role?
And if you start thinking aboutthe generational gaps and
(10:37):
trying to get this industryunited right, there's lots of
different things that we can doand so much of it can be done
can be accomplished by fosteringpositive generational work
relationships.
Right, and we have to just leaninto this.
You know, a mentor-mentee typeof relationship, because you
can't just be out therecoexisting, you have to really
be cultivating the environmentwhere these different
(10:59):
generations can collaborate,share knowledge and perspectives
.
But this takes concentratedeffort.
You can't just this.
This is not just a wish thingor a hope thing that you have to
really focus, to try to read,to ignite your people and the
challenge and to thinkdifferently about the future of
industry, of industry.
(11:21):
So industry leaders out there,the guys and girls who've been
out there for a long time,should be doing all that we can
do to take the passion that wehave and hopefully just let that
pour out on others and tomotivate them to embrace change
and to contribute to thecontinual evolution of industry,
right?
(11:41):
So if we do this the right wayand we reframe that narrative
around manufacturingspecifically and you start
highlighting the awesome thingsthat you guys know all about and
the opportunities for personaland professional fulfillment and
development, I'll tell you whatthis industry is full of
talented people, it just is, andwe need to take the things that
(12:04):
have motivated them for years,that keeps them motivated and
keeps them fulfilled, and sharethat with others and make that
just a wall of success.
You know this could be, youknow, like being very innovative
on how you celebrate and howyou take these opportunities
that you've worked through andhow you share that with others.
Right, and just put an emphasison the tangible impact of the
(12:27):
work.
I mean, we did this one time ina division I ran at ECO where I
literally took the team out tosee the work that we were doing.
How did that manifest itself inthe real world that we were
doing?
How did that manifest itself inthe real world?
Because for them it may just bethis piece of equipment right
there on their on their table,but that piece of equipment
(12:51):
that's on their table, thatthey're working on, when it's
applied in industry, it's makinga product that's going to go
across the world and it can helpin these different areas.
And once you can make thatbigger connection, something
really powerful just startshappening there.
And we understand at anelectrical equipment company
that this manufacturingworkforce gap is real and it's
(13:14):
going to take some profoundchanges to make an impact.
And this is not just someindustry trend or some topic.
It's stuff that's a realitythat impacts all the customers
and the end users that we workwith, but we're committed to
come alongside of them becausewe recognize there's a critical
need for expertise, and thegreat part is when you work with
(13:36):
so many experts that we get toat ECO.
It is encouraging.
So if anything from thefoundational level of the guys
and girls out there who arebuilding control panels to the
advanced application likedigital twin technology, I'll
tell you.
When you look at AI now and howthat's impacting the
manufacturing facilities and howthat's impacting the
(13:57):
manufacturing facilities,there's such a great opportunity
out there to lean in and toreally build a wonderful career.
And if you're interested orwould like to know more about
manufacturing or just what doesthat look like, we'd like to
(14:18):
talk to you about it, at leastconnect you with some of the
manufacturers that we work without there or answer questions
that we can and try to help younavigate the next stage for you,
because we're all about helpingmanufacturers navigate the
integration of these newtechnologies while understanding
it takes a whole lot of smarthumans to leverage them
effectively.
So, whether it be trainingprograms or solutions for
(14:42):
operational challenges, we arededicated to right here, to help
you as a manufacturer journeytowards a more skilled, engaged
and resilient workforce, and ifwe address this aggressively the
way that we need to, throughinnovative training, through
proactively building thosepipelines with early education,
(15:04):
hands-on learning, and throughconsciously building
generational divides throughthis engaging leadership that we
just talked about, I'll tellyou what this manufacturing
sector is set to just absolutelyexplode, with amazing
challenges and opportunities.
And that's exciting.
And because the future ofindustrial manufacturing hinges
(15:26):
on the ability to attract anddevelop a talented, passionate
and adaptive workforce that'sready to embrace the
technological advancements thatdefine the industry's evolving
landscape.
And EECO, we're just proud tobe a part of it.
Just to be honest, it's reallycool just to be a part of it,
and we're ready to contributeour expertise and our team to
(15:49):
help you really figure outwhere's that next step for you
in this wonderful world that wecall industrial manufacturing.
So hopefully you enjoyed thatAgain as you lean in and start.
If you have questions about youand your own career or
manufacturers out there, we'dlove to just have conversations,
so you can always reach us atreach us, just go to
(16:11):
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That's the easiest way toconnect with us.
You can also connect with us onLinkedIn.
Our electrical equipmentcompany page on LinkedIn is very
active.
We try to be present there asmuch as we possibly can and we
love to have a conversation andif that's something that you
have questions about, we're hereto listen and to hopefully
serve in a meaningful way.
(16:32):
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new series.
I'm super pumped up about it,looking forward to the resources
that are going to be coming out.
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It's hot, so try to stay coolout there, particularly for you
all that are working in amanufacturing plant.
If you're out there on anoutage job or something like
(16:53):
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Welcome to Eco Ask why, a podcast that dives into
industrial manufacturing topicsand spotlights the heroes that
keep America running.
I'm your host, chris Granger,and on this podcast we do not
cover the latest features andbenefits on products that come
to market.
Instead, we focus on advice andinsight from the top minds of
industry, because people andideas will be how America
(00:24):
remains number one inmanufacturing in the world.
Welcome to ECO Asks why.
I'm your host, chris Granger.
I'm looking forward to hangingout with you.
Today.
We are excited because we'restarting a brand new series here
on ECO Asks why.
We're calling it the evolvinglandscape of industrial
(00:45):
manufacturing and we're going todelve deep into critical
aspects of industrialmanufacturing, specifically,
workforce development, digitaltransformation, control systems,
how data is being utilized.
So I'm so excited to start thisseries with you all.
Hopefully you're going to enjoyit.
(01:06):
I know we've had a lot of funworking through all our things
in the past with our smartmanufacturing and we're just
going to be diving deep andhopefully we'll continue to
serve you well along the way.
So in this particular episode,we're going to be talking about
tomorrow's industrial workforceand how we are forging that,
(01:27):
because obviously there's been askills gap that's been
identified and we're trying tohelp at least with the
conversation around sustainabletalent pipelines and the
workforce.
Today, and specifically for theindustrial manufacturing sector
, it's kind of at a pivotaljuncture because great talent
(01:50):
that creates a significantthreat to the industry that we
love for its growth andcontinued innovation.
But this also not just itdoesn't create just a crisis.
(02:19):
It creates an opportunity rightBecause there's an opportunity
for transformation.
It creates an opportunity rightbecause there's an opportunity
for transformation.
There's an opportunity forbeing proactive strategies and
putting that in place to help usrethink how we attract, how we
train and really how we retainthe talent across all these
different generations out there.
So this is a very evolvinglandscape and, eeco, we're
(02:41):
standing ready with our team tohelp you and to serve you, to
come alongside you, particularlythose in the industrial
manufacturing sector, as you'retrying to adapt in this new area
.
And one area we recognize outthe gate is the alarming skills
gap in automation, because thisis not just some hypothetical.
I mean, this is legit, this isreal.
(03:02):
It's an urgent challenge thatdirectly impacts the operational
efficiency and competitivenessof your business and as
industrial processes becomeincreasingly more automated and
you have a lot more of thatdigital integration, the demand
for these types of techs andthinkers and engineers with this
specialized level of knowledgein areas, like you know,
(03:26):
programmable logic controllers,like your PLCs, your HMIs out
there, or advanced controlsystems, the need there far
outstrips the current supply.
Okay, so that's a gap and it'sbeyond.
You know.
The gap really extends beyondcomplex engineering roles and
(03:47):
reaching a need for criticalentry level techs.
I hear that all the time.
To help, you know, startevaluating those, the front line
of this, this modern machinerythat's coming into manufacturing
, because there's lots ofintricacies when you start
looking at this technology, intothis technology, and so we have
(04:08):
to approach it in a new way andhelp bridge that entry-level
tech divide to the full-blownengineer right.
And so traditional trainingmethods sometimes fall short in
preparing individuals for thisreally fast-paced, evolving
technological demand thatindustrial manufacturing and
automation requires.
And real solutions involveinnovative training
(04:29):
methodologies, and we've seensome cool stuff on EcoSY over
the past years.
We've talked about some of thisstuff, such as like simulation
training, which is highlightedas essential for developing
tenacity and controls, and whilethe specifics of how simulation
technology can optimizeoperations, it really is vastly
(04:50):
different there.
It's important so far asvalidating designs and training
operators in that controlledenvironment right.
So you give them a place wherethey can break something and the
system doesn't go down right,and it's very practical.
It's very hands-on, becausemany people are hands-on
learners rather, and it's agreat way to simulate and test.
(05:11):
And this allows your futuretechnicians to engage with
real-world operating screens andphysical views and it helps
them build confidence andproblem-sol solving before
they're in the moment.
Because if you're in the momentyou're trying to figure this
stuff out, it can be veryintimidating, it can be very
stressful and oftentimes that'swhen mistakes happen.
(05:33):
Okay, so now the challenge, thistalent acquisition, is real
because, beyond the skills gap,industry is facing other
challenges, such as recruitinggreat talent directly into this
workspace, right intomanufacturing.
Because manufacturing, despiteits foundational role in the
(05:54):
economy, it struggles with animage problem.
It just does, struggles with animage problem, it just does.
And it sometimes can be hard toexcite those prospects out
there because they don'trecognize the rewarding career
that manufacturing can offer.
And this underscores afundamental duty to bridge these
generational gaps and to ensurethe industry thrives into the
(06:18):
future.
So, organizations out there, wehave to be strategic and genuine
to excite potential candidatesabout joining and coming to the
sector, and you have to haveadvocates.
You do.
You have to have advocates formanufacturing automation.
You have to be taught aboutskill trades, how that's
(06:40):
revolutionizing the waycompanies represent themselves.
So that goes down to socialmedia what does that look like?
And leveraging influencers outthere to spark conversations and
inspire the current, futureworkforce to really lean in.
Because if we can engage themwhere they're at, where they're
consuming content, if you will,in an interactive way, and maybe
(07:02):
show them some of the coolinside look, if you will, of
manufacturing like robot arms orhigh speed manufacturing
production lines, you may beable to reinvent and get them to
think differently about theindustry directly.
Ok, but this is a shift innarrative that's going to happen
(07:24):
, and this is you have to bethinking about this from a
talent acquisition standpointand if we do it the right way,
you can, you can demonstratethat manufacturing gives us not
just jobs but fulfilling andimpactful careers, and that's
what people are looking for moreand more these days.
They want to know how they'remaking an impact in the work
that they do, and you have tocultivate this pipeline If you
(07:48):
want to have this robust andcontinuous influx of these
professionals.
You really have to startthinking about this pipeline and
a multifaceted approach toreally connect with them.
And this starts really earlySTEM Early STEM.
I mean that has a big dealScience, technology, engineering
, mathematics.
These concepts need to be shown.
(08:10):
Obviously, they're being taughtto younger generations.
But industry can come alongsideand spark interest and start
laying groundwork for futurespecialization in manufacturing
automation right and see how allthese things work together.
We've already talked abouthands-on and project-based
learning.
So, for technicians andengineers, this is one of the
reasons I went to Old Dominionand did the EET.
(08:32):
It's because I wanted thehands-on component versus just a
straight theory of a double E.
And there's many techs outthere many, many, many guys and
girls, just like myself too,that want to get out there and
get our hands on technology, sowe have to be able to give them
that right.
So the most effective learningreally often comes from that.
Hands-on, project-based learning.
Okay, it's very practical andit gets you to apply theory okay
(08:58):
, the stuff that you're learningin the book into the, the
real-world scenarios, and thismakes you a better critical
thinker and problem solver.
And there's companies out therethat do this that help you get
hands-on and start putting yourmind to work directly with the
technology in front of you.
So, like PLC trainers out there, because we don't want to just
(09:21):
learn just how to program them,but you need to know how to wire
them, you need to know how todiagnose them, you need to know
when a fault light goes off,what do you do?
Well, cycle power first beforeI'm just kidding, but you need
to know right.
So there's trainers out therethat can help you from whether
you're a maintenance technicianor a full-blown electrician or
(09:43):
an I&E technician or theengineer to help you learn,
think and work through theproblems and improve your
troubleshooting skills, becauseit's so crucial out there.
And then we have to start beyondeducation.
We have to really be thinkingabout practical hiring for
automation roles, and this ishow you build the smart teams
(10:07):
around the needs that you have.
So this really focuses on ademonstrated skills and
potential that you need, ratherthan just solely relying on
traditional academic credentials, like focus on can this
candidate fulfill the skillsthat we need for the role?
And if you start thinking aboutthe generational gaps and
(10:37):
trying to get this industryunited right, there's lots of
different things that we can doand so much of it can be done
can be accomplished by fosteringpositive generational work
relationships.
Right, and we have to just leaninto this.
You know, a mentor-mentee typeof relationship, because you
can't just be out therecoexisting, you have to really
be cultivating the environmentwhere these different
(10:59):
generations can collaborate,share knowledge and perspectives
.
But this takes concentratedeffort.
You can't just this.
This is not just a wish thingor a hope thing that you have to
really focus, to try to read,to ignite your people and the
challenge and to thinkdifferently about the future of
industry, of industry.
(11:21):
So industry leaders out there,the guys and girls who've been
out there for a long time,should be doing all that we can
do to take the passion that wehave and hopefully just let that
pour out on others and tomotivate them to embrace change
and to contribute to thecontinual evolution of industry,
right?
(11:41):
So if we do this the right wayand we reframe that narrative
around manufacturingspecifically and you start
highlighting the awesome thingsthat you guys know all about and
the opportunities for personaland professional fulfillment and
development, I'll tell you whatthis industry is full of
talented people, it just is, andwe need to take the things that
(12:04):
have motivated them for years,that keeps them motivated and
keeps them fulfilled, and sharethat with others and make that
just a wall of success.
You know this could be, youknow, like being very innovative
on how you celebrate and howyou take these opportunities
that you've worked through andhow you share that with others.
Right, and just put an emphasison the tangible impact of the
(12:27):
work.
I mean, we did this one time ina division I ran at ECO where I
literally took the team out tosee the work that we were doing.
How did that manifest itself inthe real world that we were
doing?
How did that manifest itself inthe real world?
Because for them it may just bethis piece of equipment right
there on their on their table,but that piece of equipment
(12:51):
that's on their table, thatthey're working on, when it's
applied in industry, it's makinga product that's going to go
across the world and it can helpin these different areas.
And once you can make thatbigger connection, something
really powerful just startshappening there.
And we understand at anelectrical equipment company
that this manufacturingworkforce gap is real and it's
(13:14):
going to take some profoundchanges to make an impact.
And this is not just someindustry trend or some topic.
It's stuff that's a realitythat impacts all the customers
and the end users that we workwith, but we're committed to
come alongside of them becausewe recognize there's a critical
need for expertise, and thegreat part is when you work with
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so many experts that we get toat ECO.
It is encouraging.
So if anything from thefoundational level of the guys
and girls out there who arebuilding control panels to the
advanced application likedigital twin technology, I'll
tell you.
When you look at AI now and howthat's impacting the
manufacturing facilities and howthat's impacting the
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manufacturing facilities,there's such a great opportunity
out there to lean in and toreally build a wonderful career.
And if you're interested orwould like to know more about
manufacturing or just what doesthat look like, we'd like to
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talk to you about it, at leastconnect you with some of the
manufacturers that we work without there or answer questions
that we can and try to help younavigate the next stage for you,
because we're all about helpingmanufacturers navigate the
integration of these newtechnologies while understanding
it takes a whole lot of smarthumans to leverage them
effectively.
So, whether it be trainingprograms or solutions for
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operational challenges, we arededicated to right here, to help
you as a manufacturer journeytowards a more skilled, engaged
and resilient workforce, and ifwe address this aggressively the
way that we need to, throughinnovative training, through
proactively building thosepipelines with early education,
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hands-on learning, and throughconsciously building
generational divides throughthis engaging leadership that we
just talked about, I'll tellyou what this manufacturing
sector is set to just absolutelyexplode, with amazing
challenges and opportunities.
And that's exciting.
And because the future ofindustrial manufacturing hinges
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on the ability to attract anddevelop a talented, passionate
and adaptive workforce that'sready to embrace the
technological advancements thatdefine the industry's evolving
landscape.
And EECO, we're just proud tobe a part of it.
Just to be honest, it's reallycool just to be a part of it,
and we're ready to contributeour expertise and our team to
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help you really figure outwhere's that next step for you
in this wonderful world that wecall industrial manufacturing.
So hopefully you enjoyed thatAgain as you lean in and start.
If you have questions about youand your own career or
manufacturers out there, we'dlove to just have conversations,
so you can always reach us atreach us, just go to
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ecoonlinecom.
That's the easiest way toconnect with us.
You can also connect with us onLinkedIn.
Our electrical equipmentcompany page on LinkedIn is very
active.
We try to be present there asmuch as we possibly can and we
love to have a conversation andif that's something that you
have questions about, we're hereto listen and to hopefully
serve in a meaningful way.
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So, guys, hopefully againyou're going to be enjoying this
new series.
I'm super pumped up about it,looking forward to the resources
that are going to be coming out.
I do hope everyone's having agood summer.
We're in the month of July whata great month of the year.
It's hot, so try to stay coolout there, particularly for you
all that are working in amanufacturing plant.
If you're out there on anoutage job or something like
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that.
I know it can get super hotthis time of year.
So stay hydrated, stay cool,keep everything turning right
and moving forward, and thankyou for listening.
If you want to share this outwith others, that would be
wonderful.
Just hit that share button.
If you would give us a ratingand review, that also helps.
It just helps the algorithm topush EcoSY in the different
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areas and we'd love to hear fromyou.
So, again, ecoonlinecom is theway to connect and I look
forward to the next episode withyou, and we'll keep digging in
and growing together.
So hope you have a great day.
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Thank you again for listeningand keep asking why.
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