Let’s talk talent. In this episode, host Greg Bedalov joins three experts to explore how Chicagoland manufacturers are developing and recruiting next-generation workers.

How are manufacturers dealing with labor shortages? What can parents do to broaden their kids’ career horizons? And how is one local marketing agency helping make the next generation of “Mavericks”?

Find out on the Beat.

Special Guests:

• Nancy O’Leary, Vice President of Custom Direct
• Danielle Kuglin Seago, Manager, Apprenticeship & Workforce Development for Project Hire-Ed, College of DuPage
• Susan Fischer, President of Premier Manufacturing Corporation

Dive Deeper:

• This episode features Custom Direct’s Manufacturing Mavericks website, where students, parents and professionals can explore true stories about careers in the trades. Check it out.
• We also discuss Project Hire-Ed, a College of DuPage program that combines on-the-job training and instruction for apprentices. The program’s “earn and learn” model helps students learn new skills while actively building their careers. Watch this video to learn more.
• When it comes to solving labor challenges, DuPage County has a unique tool: our seamless talent pipeline. This network of educational institutions, businesses and programs like Project Hire-Ed develops new talent and connects good workers with great careers. Learn more about our talent pipeline.

A special thanks to the College of DuPage for supporting today’s episode. To keep up with what’s happening in DuPage County and the Chicagoland region, follow Choose DuPage on social media or visit ChooseDuPage.com/Ready.