Mark Goodman
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Mark Goodman, Director of North American Commercial Sales, Amatrol
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Mark Goodman, Director of North American Commercial Sales, Amatrol
SOUTHEAST Session: America is facing a challenge that threatens our economic future: a widening skills gap between the jobs available in industry and the preparation of our workforce. In this engaging talk, this Presentation will explore why this gap exists—and how we can close it. Drawing from years of experience and insights the presenter will highlights the historical shifts that shaped America’s workforce, the rapid pace of technological change, and the mismatch between traditional education pathways and modern industry needs. The talk will emphasize that this is not just a labor issue, it’s an innovation issue, a productivity issue, and ultimately, a national competitiveness issue. With a practical, solutions-driven approach, Mark Goodman outlines strategies for building stronger partnerships between educators, employers, and policymakers. He shares success stories from companies and training programs that have embraced hands-on learning, technical certifications, and competency-based education to develop a highly skilled workforce.
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Will Healy III, Global Industry Manager - Fabricated Metals, Teradyne Robots / UR
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Isabel Jardine, Senior Manager, Solutions Consulting, MaintainX
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The Corporate & Institutional Member Roundtable is an exclusive, invitation-only program bringing together leaders from manufacturing companies and universities to address one of the industry’s most urgent challenges: preparing graduates who are ready to excel in today’s manufacturing workplace.
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At the Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHEAST, networking isn’t just a bonus—it’s where real business happens. And there’s no better way to connect with industry leaders, decision-makers, and potential partners than at the daily receptions.