In this episode of Workforce 4.0, host Anne Wyatt engages with the junior board of directors, Peyton and Aiden, discussing their experiences and excitement for the upcoming Automate 2025 event. The conversation explores their interests in robotics, 3D printing, and their aspirations in welding, highlighting the importance of youth involvement in manufacturing and STEM fields. In this engaging conversation, the girls discuss the importance of encouraging young talent- especially women, in the trades and manufacturing industries. They explore the excitement surrounding careers in electricity and automation, emphasizing safety and preparedness. The conversation highlights the bright futures of the younger generation in manufacturing, the significance of community and networking, and the need for more women in trades. You don't want to miss this special edition of Workforce 4.0. In This Episode: -00:00: Introduction to the Junior Board of Directors -07:01: Excitement for Automate 2025 -12:49: Exploring 3D Printing and Creativity -20:01: Future Aspirations and Welding Dreams -22:40: Celebrating Young Talent in Trades -23:58: The Future of Women in Trades -26:33: Safety and Preparedness in Industrial Work -29:26: Bright Futures in Manufacturing -34:41: Encouraging Women in the Trades -36:37: Networking and Community in Automation -41:51: Inspiring the Next Generation -46:41: Looking Forward to Automate 2025 More About #TheJrBoardOfDirectors: Peyton (age 11) and Aiden (age 10) are already thinking about the future of work today. These manufacturing sisters currently reside in Canada under the care of Hank Pruim. Already experimenting with their 3D Printer that they saved up money for and advancing their robotics and welding skills, both Peyton and Aiden have captured the hearts of many in the manufacturing community. To learn more about these two bright and upcoming rockstars, connect with Hank Pruim here. The Future of Work (and this Episode) Is Brought To You By Secchi: Secchi is a revolutionary workforce engagement tool created for organizations to make data-driven frontline decisions in real-time. By measuring and combining multiple people-related lead indicators, Secchi provides in-the-moment visibility into individual frontline employee performance, team performance, engagement/turnover risks, and positive employee behaviors all while removing the traditional barriers of administrative burden on leaders. To learn more about Secchi, check them out here .
