Inspiring Champions in Manufacturing with Terry Iverson

About this episode

Charissa Sims interviews Terry Iverson about his work in reshaping the perception of skilled trades in America.

Interview with author Terry Iverson. Terry Iverson is a manufacturing leader, author, and keynote speaker dedicated to reshaping America's perception of skilled trades. As founder of CHAMPION Now!, and author of Finding America's Greatest Champion and Inspiring Champions in Advanced Manufacturing, Terry brings over 45 years of experience mentoring and inspiring the next generation of makers. He is the author of: " Inspiring Champions in Manufacturing" and "Finding America's Greatest Champion". https://championnow.org/inspiringchampionsinmanufacturing/

People in this episode

Host: Charissa Sims

Guest: Terry Iverson

Topics covered

• manufacturing
• skilled trades
• mentorship
• inspiration
• education

Keywords

• manufacturing
• skilled trades
• mentoring
• Terry Iverson
• CHAMPION Now!

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CHAMPION Now!

Books & works: Finding America's Greatest Champion, Inspiring Champions in Manufacturing

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