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Optimistic OutlookAuthor: Siemens USA
The Optimistic Outlook explores the rise of a new industrial tech sectorthe transformation reshaping American industry, infrastructure, and transportation. Each episode looks beyond todays challenges in sustainability, workforce development, and digital transformation to highlight practical solutions powered by technologies available now. Featuring thought leaders and industry experts, the podcast examines how technology, leadership, and workplace dynamics intersect to shape the future. Episodes tackle urgent questions: How can America reindustrialize? How do we modernize the grid to support the data center boom? How can Industrial AI transform the way we design, build, and operate the physical world? And how do we inspire the next generation of skilled leaders? More than a podcast, The Optimistic Outlook is a platform for meaningful dialogue and inspiration. Whether youre a seasoned professional or an aspiring leader, youll gain insights and advice for navigating the complexities of a rapidly changing world. Join us in imagining a future where optimism and bold ideas shape how technology builds a better tomorrow. Language: en Genres: News, Tech News, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Powering Opportunity: Expanding Access to Electrical Careers
Episode 104
Tuesday, 2 December, 2025
Historic investments in manufacturing and AI data centers are creating a new wave of opportunities in skilled trades. But that opportunity isn’t always accessible, especially for workers facing barriers like childcare, housing, transportation, or financial pressures. In this episode, David Etzwiler speaks with Rachel Korberg, Executive Director of the Families & Workers Fund, a coalition dedicated to expanding economic mobility and helping people enter high-quality, family-sustaining careers. Rachel shares how the Fund is supporting more than 1.3 million workers and learners, why wraparound services can be game-changing, and how cross-sector partnerships are reshaping workforce systems across the country. She also discusses the Fund’s collaboration with the Siemens Foundation to expand pathways into electrical jobs — a sector poised for massive long-term growth. Show notes Press Release: Siemens to Train 200,000 U.S. Electricians & Manufacturers More about the Families & Workers Fund: https://familiesandworkers.org/
