Best Robotic Welding Podcasts (2025)

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#269 – Quincy Lee | Electric Era - Resilience, Narrative, and the Systems Behind Enduring Companies 47:36

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Quincy Lee, founder and CEO of Electric Era, joined to talk about what it takes to build a durable business in an unforgiving industry. Electric Era is scaling in the EV space. But what stood out most is how Quincy thinks. His focus isn’t on growth at all costs, but on building a company that’s hard to kill. That phrase became a central thread of t…

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S2 E12 - LJCHS International Baccalaureate Program 22:32

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Send us a text On this episode of The Education Exchange, PR & Marketing Specialist Sara Clawson meets with Jason Ward, the International Baccalaureate Program Coordinator at La Joya Community High School. They discuss what is new and exciting about debuting this program into the Tolleson Union High School District, and the benefits students can ex…

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Forged in Fire: The Welding Journey of Team Canada's Lucas Stang 30:02

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Welcome to another episode of the Team Canada Podcast Series! In this episode, we sit down with Team Canada competitor Lucas Stang, who will be representing Canada in Welding at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. Lucas’s journey began at Red Deer Polytechnic, where his trainer, Lee Yasinski, encouraged him to compete in the Skills competitions while he was…

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S2 E11 - Tolleson Union Education Association 40:02

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Send us a text On this episode of The Education Exchange, TUHSD Superintendent Jeremy Calles interviews members of the Tolleson Union Education Association. They discuss the most current issues facing teachers within the district, as well as new updates to programs and initiatives that have been great advocators for our instructors. The Education E…

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#268 - The Compounding Effect of Meaningful Work | Why “Work-Life Balance” Misses the Point 14:30

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Most conversations about work-life balance start with the wrong question. We assume the goal is to limit work, to keep it from taking too much of our lives. So we optimize for time, energy, and boundaries, all while treating work as something to manage or escape. In this solo episode, Brandon challenges that premise. He steps back to ask a more fun…

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Soaring to New Heights with Team Canada: Benjamin Jamison's Aerospace Journey 20:16

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Welcome to another episode of the Team Canada Podcast Series! In this episode, we sit down with Team Canada competitor Benjamin Jamison, who will be representing Canada in Aerospace Technology. Benjamin shares his passion for aircraft and his journey through the Skills competitions, including competing at the national level twice before earning his…

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Fueling Success: Luke Emeny's Journey through Heavy Vehicle Tech to Team Canada 36:12

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Welcome to the first episode of the Team Canada Podcast Series! In this episode, we sit down with Team Canada competitor Luke Emeny, who will be representing Canada in Heavy Vehicle Technology. Luke shares his Skills journey, from training and preparation to the moment he secured his spot on Team Canada. We talk about his excitement for competing o…

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S2 E10 - Welding at Westview 23:54

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Send us a text On this episode of The Education Exchange, PR and Marketing Specialist Sara Clawson interviews Westview High School's CTE welding instructor and one of their students. They discuss the course curriculum, and what makes welding one of the most unique experiences a student can have in the Tolleson Union High School District. The Educat…

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#267 – Scott Snider | Exit Planning Institute - Building Companies That Thrive Beyond the Owner 43:55

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What does it take to build a business that isn’t just profitable today, but valuable, resilient, and meaningful over the long term? In this episode, I sit down with Scott Snider, President of the Exit Planning Institute (EPI). Scott and his team work with advisors across the country to help business owners align their business, personal, and financ…

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S2 E9 - CCHS Az-Techs Robotics 26:01

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Send us a text On this episode of The Education Exchange, Sports Content Creator Anthony Sanchez interviews students from Copper Canyon High School's robotics team: the Az-Techs. They discuss the origins of their robotics team, the events that unfold during a robotics competition, and what it takes to excel in the robotics field. The Education Exch…

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Engineering on the Edge: Learning from Failure with Jaxon Baker 31:22

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In this episode of The Roboticist Chronicles, host Dan Allford sits down with mechanical engineering student Jaxon Baker, a repeat guest on the podcast. Jaxon, a rising senior, discusses his involvement with the Formula SAE and Baja SAE programs, which Allford considers to be highly valuable extracurricular activities. The programs allow students t…

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S2 E8 - LJCHS Digital Media Teacher Heather Eaton 22:14

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Send us a text On this episode of The Education Exchange, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist Sara Clawson from the Tolleson Union High School District interviews Heather Eaton, a Digital Media teacher from La Joya Community High School. She discusses her multi-decade career as an instructor, the rise of digital media technologies in the clas…

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Sisters in Insulation: Breanne & Kehli Warrington on Competing, Learning, and Working Together 40:52

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Breanne and Kehli Warrington are sisters in the trade! Together, they’ve built their careers in Mechanical Insulation — studying side by side at NAIT, working on-site together, and most recently, competing together at the 2025 Provincial Skills Canada Competition, where they proudly brought home silver and bronze. In this episode, they share what i…

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#266 - Ali Kashani | Serve Robotics – Scaling Sidewalk Autonomy 48:08

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In this episode, I’m joined by Ali Kashani, Co-Founder and CEO of Serve Robotics. Serve is pioneering autonomous sidewalk delivery at scale—with hundreds of robots already operating in major U.S. cities and thousands more on the way. Ali and I dive into the complexity of autonomy: the technical challenges, the economics, the regulatory and consumer…

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S2 E7 - LJCHS 9/11 Remembrance Event 18:03

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Send us a text On this episode of The Education Exchange, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist Sara Clawson from the Tolleson Union High School District interviews two PE teachers from La Joya Community High School to discuss their school's 9/11 Remembrance Event. The speakers share their stories and perspectives on where they were during 9/11…

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Bots, Gears, and Glory: Kade & Marek's Robotics Ride 31:35

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In this episode, we sit down with Kade Hamre and Marek Fournier from Brooks Composite High School, the robotics duo who powered their way to gold at the 2025 Provincial Skills Canada Competition—earning a spot on Team Alberta—and went on to claim silver at the 2025 Nationals in Regina. Kade and Marek share what it was like to prepare for competitio…

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S2 E6 - Commitment Day 2025 21:13

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Send us a text On this episode of The Education Exchange, Tolleson Union High School District Superintendent Jeremy Calles interviews committee members of Commitment Day, TUHSD's annual event to promote post-graduation success in its students. Joining the discussion is CTE Director Jorge Moreno, Transportation Director Robert Herzog, and Counselor …

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#265 - Drew Allen | Grace Technologies – Building Safer, Smarter Industry 50:47

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In this episode, I’m joined by Drew Allen, President & CEO of Grace Technologies. Grace is a family business built on innovation in electrical safety and predictive maintenance, and Drew has carried that forward—shaping the company into a leader in industrial technology and workplace safety. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation. Drew share…

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S2 E5 - Thursday Night Lights 17:14

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Send us a text On this episode of The Education Exchange, Sports Content Creator Anthony Sanchez interviews students from Tolleson Union High School's football team, cheer squad and pomline. They talk about the home opener game against Agua Fria High School, the notorious rivals to the Wolverines. Learn the tradition of the River Rock, the canned f…

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S2 E4 - Teacher of the Year Candidate Tyler Hill 17:31

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Send us a text On this episode of The Education Exchange, Tolleson Union High School District is proud to highlight Tyler Hill, science teacher at University High School, as he is listed as a Top 10 Teacher in Arizona, and in the running to win Teacher of the Year across the United States. Superintendent Jeremy Calles interviews Tyler on his journe…

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S2 E3 - TUHS Biology Teacher Kylor Kawaihae 23:54

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Send us a text On this episode of The Education Exchange, PR & Marketing Specialist Sara Clawson travels to Tolleson Union High School to meet with first-year biology teacher Kylor Kawaihae. Here, they discuss his education background, what interested him in biology, and how he plans to make the most of being a Wolverine in the Tolleson Union High …

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#264 - Impact Requires Both Attention and Depth 14:23

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In this solo episode, Brandon unpacks a challenge he sees everywhere — in his own work, at PJ Wallbank Springs, and in the broader world of leadership and business. The tension between attention and depth. It’s easy to get attention without substance. It’s also possible to have real substance without anyone noticing. But if you want to make a lasti…

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S2 E2 - ASU TRIO Program 22:16

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Send us a text On this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles meets with Talent Search Coordinators of the ASU TRIO Program. Here, they dive into what is the ASU TRIO Program, and how it benefits graduating students from the Tolleson Union High School District. The Education Exchange is produced by the Tolleson Union High S…

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#263 - Mike Spagnola | SEMA & PRI – How the Automotive Aftermarket Drives Innovation, Policy, and Product Development 40:50

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The automotive aftermarket often flies under the radar—but it plays a major role in advancing engineering, manufacturing, and performance. In this episode, Mike Spagnola, President & CEO of SEMA and PRI, joins me to explore how the specialty automotive sector is driving innovation across ICE, hybrid, EV, hydrogen, and beyond. We dive into how SEMA …

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S2 E1 - TUHS Principal Martin Perez Jr. 19:01

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Education Exchange! In our Season 2 Premiere, Superintendent Jeremy Calles introduces Tolleson Union High School's newest principal: Martin Perez Jr. He breaks down his plans and ambitions for TUHS, as well as the school's upcoming centennial! The Education Exchange is produced by the Tolleson Union High School Di…

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Amped Up: Diego's Electronics Journey from Circuits to Competition 40:18

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In this episode, we sit down with Diego De Dominicis Barrios, gold medalist in Electronics Secondary at the 2025 Provincial Skills Canada Competition. His win earned him a spot on Team Alberta for the 2025 Skills Canada National Competition in Regina, Saskatchewan—where he also took home the Team Spirit Award alongside his Ernest Manning classmate,…

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#262 - The Work that Really Matters 13:54

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In this solo episode, Brandon reflects on a recurring theme in his work and leadership journey. The increasing presence of uncomfortable, ambiguous, and high-stakes problems. He explores how the most meaningful work often comes with the most discomfort, and why learning to sit with that tension is both necessary and worthwhile. This isn’t a glorifi…

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One Brick at a Time: Mikayla Hannesschlager's Journey of Confidence and Competition 42:30

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In this episode, we chat with Mikayla Hannesschlager, gold medalist in Bricklaying at the 2025 Provincial Skills Canada Competition and proud member of Team Alberta at the 2025 Skills Canada National Competition in Regina. Mikayla shares her journey into the skilled trades, growing up in a family of bricklayers and finding her own path in refractor…

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Scalable Robotics and the Future of Human-Robot Collaboration 37:45

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In this episode of The Roboticist Chronicles, host Dan Allford of ARC Specialties welcomes Tom Fuhlbrigge and Carlos Martinez from Scalable Robotics. Discover their innovative vision-based system that allows users to simply "show" a robot what to do, eliminating complex programming. Learn how this technology is transforming processes like welding, …

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#261 - Ami Spira | Civan Lasers - Precision Welding, Precision Beam Shaping, and the Future of Manufacturing 42:13

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Welding isn’t just sparks and heat—it’s an essential (and often misunderstood) part of modern manufacturing. In this conversation, Ami Spira, General Manager of Civan Lasers USA, joins me to talk about the state of the art in welding technology and why laser welding is making such a big impact. We cover how different welding methods work, what make…

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In Focus: Rachel Turner's Lens on Success 44:13

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In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Turner, gold medalist at the 2018 Provincial Skills Canada Competition in Photography and bronze medalist at Nationals—as she shares her inspiring journey through the world of Skills competitions and beyond. Rachel opens up about the challenges she faced and the lessons she learned, including how overcoming …

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The Dark Side of Machine Building: Rebuilding Robotic Systems 9:58

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Join Dan Allford and John Martin of ARC Specialties as they reveal "The Dark Side of Machine Building" – the often-unseen struggles of failed automation projects. They discuss the prevalence of expensive, non-functional robots that end up collecting dust, and the financial burden on customers who might pay multiple times for a system that still doe…

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#260 – Brandon Bartneck | Redefining Innovation: Building Real Impact, One Iteration at a Time 15:35

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What’s the point of innovation? In this solo episode, Brandon Bartneck reflects on what innovation actually means—and why the version we celebrate most (flashy tech, hype cycles, moonshots) often misses the point. Drawing from personal experience at Boeing, Bose, and multiple advanced tech sectors, Brandon shares why he’s now more energized leading…

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Currents of Change: Zack Hartle on Competing, Teaching, and Empowering the Industry 51:23

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In this episode, we sit down with Zack Hartle, a Skills Canada Alberta alumnus, two-time gold medalist in Industrial Control, Electrical Trades Instructor at SAIT, and co-host of the Watts the Word podcast. Zack shares his inspiring journey from competing in Skills competitions to representing Canada at WorldSkills Germany, and how those experience…

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#259 – Sean McCormack | First Student – Technology, Safety, and Real-World Innovation in Student Transportation 48:36

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Big innovation doesn’t always mean big headlines. Sometimes it looks like improving how 5.5 million students get to school every day. In this episode of Building Better, Brandon Bartneck talks with Sean McCormack, Chief Information Officer at First Student. They dive into the challenges of routing 45,000 school buses, the role of AI and EVs in impr…

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Beyond Oil: Tech Innovations at the Offshore Technology Conference 2025 13:50

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Join Dan Allford and Johnny Tyler live from the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, in May 2025, as they delve into the surprising high-tech nature of the event, showcasing how robotics and automation are revolutionizing the oil and gas industry and beyond. Discover ARC Specialties' groundbreaking offshore robotic riser system a…

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#258 – The Truth About Transparency: Leading Through the Gray Areas 17:43

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In this solo episode, Brandon Bartnick explores the messy reality behind transparency and authenticity in leadership. These are buzzwords in many settings, but the day-to-day application is far more complex. Drawing from recent experiences in a manufacturing and audit context, Brandon reflects on: Why total transparency isn’t always helpful The ris…

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Nailing the Interview: Veronica Kjolberg's Job Search Skills for Success 48:10

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In this episode, we sit down with Veronica Kjolberg, a proud Skills Canada Alberta alumna whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. Veronica competed in 2022 and 2023, capturing gold at the 2023 Skills Canada National Competition in Winnipeg. In 2024, she took her passion even further by representing Team Alberta at the Skills for Success Youth …

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Eps. 37: Planning for High School No. 8 26:49

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Send us a text On this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with TUHSD CFO Ken Hicks and Director of Facilities Gabriel Martinez about what to expect in the future for the next steps to be taken in regard to the 8th high school being constructed in the district. The Education Exchange is produced by the Tolleson Un…

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Meet the Robotic Viper: Kentucky-Built, Industry-Changing Tech 21:05

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In this episode, I sit down with Justin Falck, Marketing & Communications Manager at Fives Machining Systems, Inc., to explore the cutting-edge technology behind the Cincinnati Robotic Viper—a high-speed automation system redefining what’s possible in advanced manufacturing. 🤖⚙️ Justin shares how the Robotic Viper is designed to boost efficiency, p…

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Eps. 36: The Undermining of Public Education 29:39

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Send us a text On this episode of The Education Exchange, PR & Marketing Specialist Sara Clawson speaks with Superintendent Jeremy Calles about how public education is undermined to encourage parents to choose private education. The Education Exchange is produced by the Tolleson Union High School District. Learn more at www.tuhsd.org and be sure to…

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#257 - Marta Anadón Rosinach | Upway - Scaling Micromobility: How Upway is Changing the E-Bike Market in the US 37:35

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Electric bikes are more than a trend—they’re a key part of a more sustainable, accessible, and human transportation ecosystem. But the market is still early, and big challenges stand in the way: trust, affordability, infrastructure, and shifting consumer behavior. In this episode, Brandon Bartneck talks with Marta Anadón, Head of US at Upway, the l…

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Eps. 35: The Privatization of Education 29:29

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Send us a text On this episode of The Education Exchange, PR & Marketing Specialist Sara Clawson speaks with Superintendent Jeremy Calles about the history the movement to privatize education, and the increased pressure to approve this movement in recent years. The Education Exchange is produced by the Tolleson Union High School District. Learn mor…

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Episode 6: Panel Discussion on the Future of QA/QC in Manufacturing 1:00:52

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the EWI Technology Podcast! In this episode, we explore the world of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) in manufacturing, automation, and technology. Topics We Cover: ✅ When should companies invest in a QA/QC program? ✅ The role of automation in modern manufacturing. ✅ How real-time data improves …

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Pro Tips for Provincial Success: Advice from Skills Alumni 9:15

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In this episode, we’re taking a look back at some of the incredible advice shared by Skills Canada Alberta alumni featured in past episodes. Whether you're gearing up for the 2025 Provincial Skills Canada Competition or preparing for future competitions, these tips are here to help you feel confident, calm your nerves, and set you up for success on…

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Wired, Crafted, & Connected: Laine and Taylor's Friendship Forged at Skills 51:53

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In our first-ever joint episode, we’re joined by Laine Van Hardeveld and Taylor Desjardins, two standout Skills alumni whose paths crossed in the most inspiring way. Laine, a Mechatronics and Millwrights competitor and Skills Canada Alberta’s 2024 Alumni of the Year, and Taylor, a Cabinet Making competitor who went on to represent Canada at WorldSk…

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Eps. 34: Dr. Rosalva Lagunas-Kuauhtli Executive Director of OLAS 27:33

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Send us a text On this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with the Executive Director of OLAS Dr. Rosalva Lagunas-Kuauhtli about the department's successes and goals for the future. The Education Exchange is produced by the Tolleson Union High School District. Learn more at www.tuhsd.org and be sure to like, foll…

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Coolest Thing Made In Kentucky: PDS Optical | Sean Loosen 12:08

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This week, we’re highlighting a finalist that’s making a real difference—custom prescription eyeglasses for veterans, proudly made by PDS Optical. 🇺🇸👓 I had the pleasure of talking with Sean Loosen, CEO of PDS Optical, about how their team combines innovation, precision, and purpose to serve those who’ve served us. From Kentucky to VA clinics acros…

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#256 – From Generalities to Clarity: How We Actually Solve Problems 9:50

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In this solo episode, Brandon unpacks a powerful idea that keeps surfacing in his work and personal life: we can’t solve problems we don’t understand. And we can’t understand problems until we stop speaking in generalities and start getting specific. The spark came from a bedtime story with his son—What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada—but …

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Fake Cuts, Real Skills: Brittany's Job Skill Demo and Aesthetics Journey 40:10

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In this episode, we sit down with Brittany Kellow, a Teaching Assistant at the Aesthetics Institute, whose Skills story began in 2018 with a creative special effects makeup demonstration in the Job Skill Demonstration competition. After refining her approach and simplifying her presentation the following year, Brittany struck gold—earning her a spo…