A New Generation of Craftsmen with Character w/ Dave Hataj
Jul 16, 2024
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Dave Hataj, a veteran in manufacturing, discusses engaging the next generation. He emphasizes character development, mentorship in schools, and changing perceptions of the industry. His program Craftsman with Character focuses on skills and integrity, transforming lives and creating new talent pipelines.
Manufacturing leaders should tap into high schools and communities to show the next generation possibilities in the sector.
Character development is prioritized over skills in Craftsmen with Character program for workforce management and industry sustainability.
Deep dives
Importance of Modern Marketing Programs in Manufacturing
Adapting to changes in customer behaviors, industrial marketers at Gorilla 76 emphasize the need for modern marketing strategies in the manufacturing sector. Reflecting on the shift in how prospects and customers seek product information, industrial leaders must develop competitive marketing programs to remain relevant and sustain growth.
Character Development in Manufacturing Workforce
Dave Haytag, president of Edgerton Gear Inc., shares insights about Craftsmen with Character, a program focusing on guiding high school students towards manufacturing careers through character development and soft skills. Emphasizing the importance of providing opportunities to the next generation, he highlights the need for industry leaders to showcase the possibilities within the manufacturing sector.
Transformation Towards Excellence and Character in Manufacturing Culture
Dave Haytag's journey from a struggling business culture to prioritizing character and integrity reveals the transformative impact of hiring for character over skills. By emphasizing excellence and moral values, Haytag navigated challenges to create a positive culture where character development became central in workforce management.
National Expansion of Character-Based Education in Manufacturing
Driven by the success of Craftsmen with Character, Dave Haytag envisions scaling the program nationally to address the workforce crisis in the manufacturing industry. Partnering with the US Navy and local tech colleges, the initiative aims to bridge skill gaps, transform education, and instill purpose and character in the next generation of manufacturing talent.
"The power and strength of our country is this next generation."
These are the words of my guest today, Dave Hataj. Dave is a 35-year veteran of the manufacturing sector and founder of Craftsman with Character – a pre-apprenticeship program that focuses on character development and career guidance through mentoring relationships in industrial facilities.
Dave will tell you that we have an entire generation that's looking for a chance. And it's our responsibility as manufacturing leaders to tap into our high schools and local communities to show that generation what's possible for them in the manufacturing sector.
As you'll soon learn, he's figured out how to do it. And he's here to share his perspective and advice.
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