Faces of Manufacturing | Inaugural Episode Welcome to MBN and Waverly Robotics

Faces of Manufacturing is a brand new show to Michigan Business Network. Cindy Kangas, Executive Director, CAMC, Capital Area Manufacturing Council, Lansing, Michigan, co-hosts with Joy Wagner, HR Manager of Granger Waste Services, also Lansing. In their inaugural episode they get welcomed, following tradition, by MBN Founder/CEO Chris Holman. He finds out about Cindy, and Joy, then they turn the tables and find out from him his perceptions on manufacturing in Michigan and across the world in their interview of him. From there the ladies spend four segments finding out about the Waverly Robotics team and program. Here's a rundown of their first episode: Segment 1 Chris Holman interview of Cindy. Cindy's snapshot career path. What CAMC IS, does, and what area is served? highlights of what Cindy has done at CAMC, especially if it has changed things from the past. Cindy - Premise of Show Segment 2 Chris opens and hands the show off to Cindy Cindy becomes the host and turns the questions back to Chris. Given his decades in Michigan and International Business, what has he seen in people and manufacturing -- where does he see the state of things today? Cindy Introduces Joy to Chris Chat about the "faces of manufacturing" and the narrative we are hoping to change. Review of the talent pipeline Joy elaborates on her role during the segments that include mental/physical wellness, employee financial literacy, employees being a most valuable asset, etc -- Segment 3 Cindy Chats with Jeff Parks - Waverly Robotics Coach What was his dream as a kid? What brought him to Waverly? How has he grown the program? What trends has he seen with students going into skilled trades/manufacturing? What demographics does he serve in the program? Segment 3 Student interview demonstration of robot What skills have they learned related to manufacturing/engineering? What has robotics taught them about career choices? Segment 4 Student Interview What does it mean to be a part of the team? talk us through competitions. What do you