Building Smart Factories and Smart Teams: Secrets from Dr. Nicole Schra-Martin

How do you build sustainable talent pipelines for the industry?

Nikki Gonzales, Ali G, and Courtney Fernandez sit down with Dr. Nicole Schra Martin, an expert in manufacturing and automation, to discuss early STEM education, practical hiring for automation roles, and the changing face of industrial automation careers.

These themes are essential for managers, engineers, and educators alike who are interested in building sustainable talent pipelines for the industry.

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🎙 About Automation Ladies

Automation Ladies is an industrial automation podcast spotlighting the engineers, integrators, innovators, and leaders shaping the future of manufacturing.

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Courtney Fernandez: https://linkedin.com/in/courtneydfernandez

Ali G: https://linkedin.com/in/alicia-gilpin-ali-g-process-controls-engineering

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🎬 Credits

Produced by: Veronica Espinoza
Music by: Sam Janes

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