Recruiting in manufacturing can be difficult. Many students are taught the traditional "Graduate high school and go to college for four years" mentality. While there's nothing wrong with taking that route, how do we capture the attention of young talent? How do we make them see the career trajectory available in welding or fabrication? Lindsey Nix and Angela Kirlin share some actionable tactics and strategies in this episode of MakingSparks!

– Matthew Nix

Segments

[1:13] Lindsey's dad joke
[2:35] Create a Thomas™ profile
[5:02] The internship programs at Nix Companies
[9:53] Palo Alto Networks Industrial OT Security
[12:21] How Nix is investing in recruiting
[15:57] The benefits of video marketing
[19:54] Palo Alto Networks Industrial OT Security
[23:13] Spark of Knowledge: Try candidate tryouts
[24:16] Leverage social media for recruiting
[31:22] Now trending: work/life balance
[34:23] Show children different career options
[36:34] Register for IMTS 2024
[37:42] Be authentic and consistent

Resources mentioned on this episode

Matthew Nix on LinkedIn
Lindsey Nix on LinkedIn
Angela Kirlin on LinkedIn
Casey Voelker on LinkedIn
ProFab Alliance
Thomas™ Programs
Palo Alto Networks Industrial OT Security
Join the AMT Community
IMTS 2024 Exhibitor Workshop
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Married to Each Other and the Business Part 2 with Lindsey Nix, 370

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