Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work

Mike Lesiecki
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For many of today’s technicians the Future of Work is already in focus. They are cross-disciplinary workers, immersed in diverse platforms and interrelated systems that once belonged to single industry sectors. This podcast series will explore the horizons of work from the perspective of industry partners, two-year college educators, technicians and NSF ATE leaders who are working together to transform technician education.

  1. 04/08/2024

    Episode 49: Integrating Emerging and Cross-Cutting Technologies: Biotech and Excel with Alexandra Gorgevska

    Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work

    27 min

  2. 03/11/2024

    Episode 48: Integrating Emerging and Cross-Cutting Technologies: Cybersecuity Across the Disciplines with John Sands

    Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work

    40 min

  3. 03/04/2024

    Episode 47: Integrating Emerging and Cross-Cutting Technologies: Manufacturing and Data Analytics with Mason Lefler and Scott Danielson

    Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work

    34 min

  4. 02/01/2024

    Episode 46: Integrating Emerging and Cross-Cutting Technologies: Electric with Kevin Cooper

    Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work

    27 min

  5. 01/31/2024

    Episode 45: Integrating Emerging and Cross-Cutting Technologies: Autonomous with Zackary Nicklin

    Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work

    25 min

  6. 11/08/2022

    Episode 44: Unlocking Potential Through Technology

    Imagine being part of a team working for global manufacturing, supply and distribution of groundbreaking vaccines and life-saving treatments. Imagine as a technician the different roles you might have. What are your job responsibilities? What are the fundamentals and what are the more advance skills that will set you on a career path of success? Find out in this episode when Mike explores these questions and more with guest Jon Tucker.As an industry leader with a wealth of experience, Jon shares his insight and discusses how education and industry are innovating and collaborating so that technicians are equipped with the skills they’ll need today and in the future of work.

    15 min

  7. 10/04/2022

    Episode 43: Unlocking Potential Through Technology

    As an IT professional with an entrepreneurial spirit, Amy brings her vast international experience in both large and small tech companies as she shares her insight into the Tech workforce. What skills does a technician coming into the workforce need to have to be employable and successful? Hear about the value of lifelong learning and reskilling as the development arc technicians need for a continuous trajectory of a thriving career in tech. Learn how Career Pathways, apprenticeships, and certifications are providing strategic inroads for students as well as a valuable pipeline of talent for industry.

    18 min

  8. 08/29/2022

    Episode 42: What Is Emerging? Just Look at Your Mobile Phone

    In this episode, Todd Christensen joins Mike to talk about integrated sensors, MEMS, and how advanced digital technologies are increasing the complexity of the tools and skills required by technicians. Digitalization means technicians must be equipped with a broad range of cross-disciplinary stem skills. Todd also shares his take on the recent bill for chip manufacturing and research and how it could impact the workforce. Find out what Todd believes will be the next big thing and what advice he would offer to educators, employers, and future technicians.

    20 min
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For many of today’s technicians the Future of Work is already in focus. They are cross-disciplinary workers, immersed in diverse platforms and interrelated systems that once belonged to single industry sectors. This podcast series will explore the horizons of work from the perspective of industry partners, two-year college educators, technicians and NSF ATE leaders who are working together to transform technician education.

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