Faces of Manufacturing | Episode 15 - LCC West - Technical Careers

Michigan Business Network

Faces of Manufacturing is a new show to Michigan Business Network. Cindy Kangas, Executive Director, CAMC, Capital Area Manufacturing Council, Lansing, Michigan, co-hosts with Joy Wagner, HR Manager of Granger Waste Services, also Lansing. Cindy and Joy strive to share the corporate culture, personal stories, and unique personalities of those making a living in manufacturing today, in Michigan. With that in mind, this month they connected with several members of the LaFontaine family of dealerships. The Family Deal: It’s Not Just What You Get, It’s How You Feel. For this episode they're speaking with Guests: Lansing Community College - West Campus - Technical Careers Division Sid Mosley - manufacturing faculty mechatronics Program director - Brian Skogheim Student - Tim Smith was in welding - Now in mfg engineering Makayla Lee - student Welder. Questions they anticipated: Faculty: What inspired you to pursue a career in the trades? What advice do you give students who are just starting out in their trade? What do you see as the biggest opportunities for growth in the trades over the next 5-10 years? What’s the most rewarding aspect of teaching trades? Students: What made you choose a career in the trades, and how did you get started? What were some misconceptions you had about the trades before you began your education or apprenticeship? What advice would you give someone considering a career in the trades but unsure where to start? Where do you see yourself five years from now in your career? Added Questions for Time Career Pathways Can you share your current field of study and what drew you to it? What career paths have you considered, and how did you decide on your current one? How has your experience at Lansing Community College shaped your career goals? Childhood Aspirations What did you want to be when you grew up, and how does that compare to your current ambitions? Who or what inspired your early career dreams? High School Experience Which high school did you attend, and how did it prepare you for your college experience? Were there any specific teachers or mentors in high school who influenced your career choices? Technology and Future Trends Where do you think technology is headed in your field of study? How do you see technology impacting the job market in the next five to ten years? What role do you believe technology will play in your future career? Balancing Life and School How do you manage your time between classes, studying, and personal life? What strategies do you use to stay organized and focused amidst your responsibilities? Can you share any challenges you've faced balancing school with home life and how you overcame them? Personal Growth and Development What has been your biggest personal growth experience at LCC so far? Are there any extracurricular activities or clubs you participate in that have enriched your college experience? Future Aspirations What are your plans after graduating from Lansing Community College? How do you envision your ideal job or work environment after completing your education? Advice and Insights What advice would you give to incoming students about navigating college life? Looking back, what is one thing you wish you had known before starting your college journey? Final Thoughts If you could sum up your college experience in one word or phrase, what would it be and why? Along with questions for students, teachers and administrators