Wes Cash welcomes industry veteran Jerry Putt to Gear Talk for an in-depth discussion on the evolution of technical skills and onboarding in today's industrial landscape. With 39 years at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and 13 years at Noria, Jerry brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Join Wes and Jerry as they cover: • Jerry's global experiences and the variety of talent in different regions. • The transition from traditional apprenticeship programs to modern training methods. • The impact of AI and technology on maintenance and reliability. • Challenges faced by trade industries due to a retiring workforce and the need for more skilled labor. • The importance of balancing technology with hands-on skills and institutional knowledge. • A special shoutout to Mike Rowe! Discover how companies can better prepare their workforce and the potential for a renaissance in trade education. #GearTalk #Onboarding #TechSkills #IndustrialEvolution #MaintenanceTraining #AI #TradeEducation #FutureOfIndustry #MikeRowe #PodcastInsights

Join Wes as he speaks with Jody Parsons. Jody is a leadership development coach and will be talking about how you can effectively lead during changes with your reliability and lubrication programs within your organization. Find out ways to strengthen employee engagement and change the status quo. Leaders ask questions to gather information and work toward ways to make the team better.

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