The TechEd Podcast
by Matt Kirchner
July 15, 2025 7:00 pm
Bridging the gap between technical education & the workforce 🎙 Hosted by Matt Kirchner, each episode features conversations with leaders who are shaping, innovating and disrupting the future of the skilled workforce and how we inspire and train individuals toward those jobs.
STEM, Career and Technical Education, and Engineering educators – this podcast is for you!
Manufacturing and industrial employers – this podcast is for you, too!
Recent Episodes
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