Hello, Metalworking Nation! Today is an exciting day in the history of MakingChips as we release the highly anticipated Episode 100! We are coming to you live from the Technology & Manufacturing Association in Chicago, IL where we have assembled a panel of some of the most progressive manufacturing leaders in the Chicagoland area.

With us today we have return VIP guest, Brian Panek -- Vice President of Panek Precision, Jess Giudici -- Talent and Culture Manager at Smalley Steel Ring Company, Bill Downey -- President at Hi-Grade Welding & Manufacturing, and Tom Simeone -- President of Manor Tool.

On today's episode, we will be discussing one of the most challenging topics that people are talking about right now --  workforce development, training, and hiring. Our panel offers their insight into the issue as they discuss solutions they are implementing in their own business.

Episode Outline: [02:20] - MakingChips TV [05:30] - Introduction of our Panel Guests [09:15] - One Word for Workforce Development [10:08] - “Challenging” [16:42] - Finding the Next Manufacturing Leaders [24:15] - Providing Opportunity within the Organization [26:00] - Millennials vs Baby Boomers [33:33] - Culture Means a Lot [40:48] - A Bidding War [47:08] - Robots in the Shop [51:30] - Resume on your Desk [57:25] - Reaching Other Demographics [60:45] - Success Stories [66:25] - Conclusion of Episode

Mentioned in this Episode:Brian Panek | LinkedIn Panek Precision Jess Giudici | LinkedIn Smalley Steel Ring Company Bill Downey | LinkedIn Hi-Grade Welding & Manufacturing Tom Simeone | LinkedIn Manor Tool: Metal Stamping Company | Custom Metal Stamping MakingChips Episode 11 East Leyden High School

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