What does it take to power the future of transportation, industry, and infrastructure? In this electrifying episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Mefford, National Co-Chair of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP), to explore how cutting-edge training reshapes the electrical workforce. 
  
Jennifer shares how EVITP is preparing electricians to meet the skyrocketing demand for EV infrastructure—and in the process, transform careers and lives. From real-world success stories to the strategies fueling this skilled trades revolution, discover how today’s electricians lead the charge toward a cleaner, more connected future.
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What does it take to power the future of transportation, industry, and infrastructure? In this electrifying episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Mefford, National Co-Chair of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP), to explore how cutting-edge training reshapes the electrical workforce. Jennifer shares how EVITP is preparing electricians to meet the skyrocketing demand for EV infrastructure—and in the process, transform careers and lives. From real-world success stories to the strategies fueling this skilled trades revolution, discover how today’s electricians lead the charge toward a cleaner, more connected future. Show notes More about the Siemens Foundation More about the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter

What does it take to power the future of transportation, industry, and infrastructure? In this electrifying episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Mefford, National Co-Chair of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP), to explore how cutting-edge training reshapes the electrical workforce. 
&nbsp; 
Jennifer shares how EVITP is preparing electricians to meet the skyrocketing demand for EV infrastructure—and in the process, transform careers and lives. From real-world success stories to the strategies fueling this skilled trades revolution, discover how today’s electricians lead the charge toward a cleaner, more connected future.
Show notes
<a href="https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/about/environmental-society-governance/usa-foundations.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">More about the Siemens Foundation&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://evitp.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">More about the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP)</a>
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Powering the Future: Why Electricians are More In-Demand Than Ever Before

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The Optimistic Outlook explores the rise of a new industrial tech sector—the transformation reshaping American industry, infrastructure, and transportation. Each episode looks beyond today’s challenges in sustainability, workforce development, and digital transformation to highlight practical solutions powered by technologies available now. Featuring thought leaders and industry experts, the podcast examines how technology, leadership, and workplace dynamics intersect to shape the future. Episodes tackle urgent questions: How can America reindustrialize? How do we modernize the grid to support the data center boom? How can Industrial AI transform the way we design, build, and operate the physical world? And how do we inspire the next generation of skilled leaders? More than a podcast, The Optimistic Outlook is a platform for meaningful dialogue and inspiration. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring leader, you’ll gain insights and advice for navigating the complexities of a rapidly changing world. Join us in imagining a future where optimism and bold ideas shape how technology builds a better tomorrow.

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