Is the "skills gap" real, or is it just the story we've been told to believe? In our first-ever on-location episode of HIRED! The Podcast, host Travis Miller travels to the U.S. headquarters of ABB Robotics to find out. He sits down with Christelle Keefer, Global Segment Manager for Education at ABB, to investigate the surprising truth about retraining our workforce for the age of automation, who is truly responsible for building the next generation of talent, and how quickly it can actually be done.
This conversation provides a practical roadmap for any leader trying to solve the labor shortage and for any professional looking to make their career future-proof. We debunk the myth that upskilling takes years, explore why industry must partner with education, and reveal what individuals can do to become indispensable in a crowded job market.
// ABOUT OUR GUEST
Christelle Keefer is a trailblazer at the intersection of robotics and education. As the Global Segment Manager for Education at ABB, she leads the charge in developing innovative curricula and global partnerships to prepare the workforce for the future of automation. In recognition of her impact, the International Federation of Robotics named her one of the "10 Women Shaping the Future of Robotics." Christelle also helps guide the industry through her work on the A3 Robotics Technology Strategy Board.
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⏵ Christelle Keefer
⏵ ABB Robotics
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