The Future of Manufacturing | Why Students Hold the Key with John Gardner

In this episode of Shifting Schools, Jeff welcomes John Gardner, author of 'Manufacture Local: How to Make America the Manufacturing Superpower of the World'. They discuss the future of manufacturing and the looming crisis of 2.1 million unfilled manufacturing jobs by 2030, which could have a $1 trillion impact on the GDP. John shares his personal journey from dropping out of high school to becoming a successful inventor and business owner in the manufacturing industry. They emphasize why students hold the key to reviving the sector, highlighting the importance of reintroducing CTE programs in K-12 education. The discussion showcases modern manufacturing as a high-tech and financially rewarding field, aiming to change the perception of manufacturing jobs. John also advocates for creating pathways and mentorship opportunities for students to explore and excel in the future of manufacturing. Learn more about John's book: https://johngardnerauthor.com/product/manufacture-local-how-to-make-america-the-manufacturing-superpower-of-the-world Thank you to our show sponsor https://www.neulight.io/?utm_source=shiftingschool&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=fallsponsorship&utm_id=1 Also Watch : https://youtu.be/Ixoggl9zkDs Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/shiftingschoolspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@shiftingschoolspod https://www.facebook.com/jeffutecht Visit Our Website : https://pod.shiftingschools.com/ Time Codes 00:00 Introduction and Technical Glitch 00:08 Meet John Gardner: From Acting to Manufacturing 02:48 The Importance of Manufacturing in America 03:37 Challenges and Misconceptions in Manufacturing 05:30 Reviving Vocational Education 08:14 Real-World Applications and Success Stories 11:33 Pathways to Success in Manufacturing 25:48 Final Thoughts and Contact Information #FutureOfManufacturing #ManufacturingJobs #STEMEducation #CareerPathways #CTEPrograms #VocationalEducation #MentorshipMatters #ManufactureLocal #HighTechCareers #AmericanManufacturing #WorkforceDevelopment #JobsOfTheFuture #ManufacturingInnovation #SkilledTrades #Industry4Point0 #EducationMatters #FutureLeaders #BuildTheFuture #CareerSuccess