How to make Blue Collar work appealing to GenZ and beyond

Paul Van Metre interest in machining started with a Formula SAE competition. He loved the industry so much that he started a machine shop with his friends. He sold that company and developed web based ERP, MES and QMS system called ProShop. He now sells ProShop to companies around the world.

He's passionate about brining the next generation into the manufacturing industry and has been able to donate Proshop to school run businesses. By showing the younger generation all the possibilities of manufacturing he's able to create more opportunities and help ensure that the boomers aren't the last generation in blue-collar work.

Episode Highlight

05:00 - When there's a gap in the marketplace you sometimes have to create it yourself.

08:00 - Getting on the board of a local community college helped him grow his talent pool and also make sure they are being trained on up to date technology.

11:30 - Why you need to create systems and processes for every role in your company. By doing this you will have a proven training plan for each employee. This has helped Paul bring in people who are motivated but might be lacking in hard skills.

24:04 - Middle school is the age where you can really get the next generation interested and hooked in making manufacturing a career option.

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