About this episode

The episode discusses Michigan's economic transformation through manufacturing and workforce development with insights from industry leaders.

May 16, 2026 ~ In this episode, President of the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Ingrid Tighe discusses how MMTC is driving statewide economic growth through innovation, operational support, and workforce development—helping create and retain thousands of jobs while supporting hundreds of manufacturers across Michigan. The conversation also features Senior Chief Deputy Director at the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)Jonathan Smith, who shares insights on how Michigan is navigating major industrial transitions, from the evolution of the automotive sector to energy transformation and workforce adaptation. Together, the discussion highlights how Michigan is building resilience, competitiveness, and long-term economic opportunity for the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People in this episode

Host: Simplecast

Guests: Ingrid Tighe, Jonathan Smith

Topics covered

• economic growth
• manufacturing
• workforce development
• industrial transitions
• automotive sector
• energy transformation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Places: Michigan

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