Kathy Saint, President of Schwerdtle, talks to Ari about her optimism towards manufacturing and the educational opportunities the industry provides. They also dive into the concept of embracing technology and being ready for what comes next!

Kathy discusses the challenges of adapting to industry needs and that a shift in educational programming is sometimes all it takes. She stresses the importance of learning by listening, building a family-oriented environment, and breaking down educational silos.

Kathy is excited and hopeful for the future of manufacturing and believes that younger generations have the opportunity to learn and grow in the industry!

Book discussed in this episode: Deming Management Method - Mary Walton

Kathy Saint, President, Schwerdtle Company Website: https://schwerdtle.com/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schwerdtletechnologies Kathy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-saint-779aa013/

Ari Santiago, President/CEO/Founder, IT Direct Company Website: https://www.gettingyouconnected.com/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itdtech/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/it-direct-llc Company YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/itdirect151 Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/

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