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Technology is rapidly reshaping the manufacturing landscape. As factories embrace automation, smart manufacturing, and Industry 4.0, shop floors need a sharper focus on quality, operational efficiency, and scalable growth.

The All-Axis Podcast, hosted by Tebis America's Michael Thiessen, explores the critical technologies, strategies, and industry shifts driving modern manufacturing forward. Each episode breaks down real-world applications across CAD/CAM software, CNC machining, digital twin technology, unattended "lights-out" machining, artificial intelligence on the shop floor, and workforce development across automotive, aerospace, and precision tooling sectors.

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Next-gen Workforce: Perspective and Insight from Educators

March 11, 2025 • Michael Thiessen, David Wyatt, Paul Galbenski

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Bridging the manufacturing skills gap requires looking beyond traditional industry training to collaborate directly with the educators on the front lines of career and technical education.

In this episode, host Michael Thiessen welcomes David Wyatt and Paul Galbenski, deans from Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC), for a vital conversation on developing manufacturing's next-generation workforce. The group explores how technical campuses partner with local school districts to deliver hands-on technical curricula, which certification programs generate the highest student demand, and how these pathways benefit students regardless of whether they choose a traditional college track or head straight to the shop floor.

Whether you are a manufacturing leader, human resources manager, or educator looking to build stronger industry-school pipelines, this episode offers invaluable insights into shaping tomorrow's technical talent.

In this episode:
00:00 - Introduction: Shifting Perspectives on the Manufacturing Workforce
04:15 - Inside OSTC: How Technical Campuses Partner with Local School Districts
11:30 - High-Demand Technical Programs & Modern Curriculum Standards
18:45 - Beyond the Four-Year Degree: Pathways to Rewarding Industrial Careers
25:20 - Bridging the Gap: Connecting Local Machine Shops with Student Talent
32:10 - Advice for Manufacturers Looking to Engage with Educational Partners

To learn more about OSTC, visit https://www.ostconline.com/.

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