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The Manufacturing Shake-UpAuthor: Ellen Feldman Ornato & Jenny Drescher A Gael Communications Production
The Manufacturing Shake-Up is dedicated to transforming the manufacturing landscape for women and other under-represented groups. Not just filling the gaps but creating real opportunities for growth and development. More than a call for change; its a means of empowerment. This podcast shares compelling journeys, valuable insights, and lessons learned from women in manufacturing while building a community that relates to their stories, learns from shared knowledge, and is inspired to forge their own path in manufacturing. Jump into the Manufacturing Shake-Up and discover your own path to a successful and fulfilling career in manufacturing! Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Collaborating to build a talent pipeline with Kelli-Marie Vallieres, Office of Workforce Strategy
Episode 49
Tuesday, 20 May, 2025
Kelli-Marie Vallieres, PhD learned first-hand – at her family’s manufacturing business – that leading well means learning first and then supporting her team from a place of understanding. That approach, rooted in humility and curiosity, became the foundation for a remarkable career journey. In this episode, Kelli-Marie shares how the power of applied learning, genuine collaboration, and relationship-building led to national best practices like the Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative. And how that initiative led to her role at Chief Workforce Officer with Connecticut’s Office of Workforce Strategy. Kelli-Marie talks about: Asking questions before trying to lead Collaboration across industry and education. Building relationships to transform Connecticut’s workforce development model. Being “comfortable with being uncomfortable” and how it impacts change. Her story is a powerful reminder that real leadership starts with learning, and that shaking up traditional systems requires courage, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous growth. Where you can find Kelli-Marie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-marie-vallieres-phd-9959a96/ Office of Workforce Strategy: https://portal.ct.gov/gwc/ows-initiatives ------- Podcast hosted by The Bolder Company: https://www.theboldercompany.com/ Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/ Podcast technical production by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/
