Inspiring the Next Generation of Manufacturers with Rani Viroja, Accuturn Manufacturing/AMEP
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Release Date: 04/08/2024
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info_outlineWanna be inspired by the next generation of manufacturers? Watch this episode!
This week's guest discovered a passion for manufacturing that led not only to her current role at Accuturn Manufacturing, but also to designing programs that teach the next generation about manufacturing.
Rani Viroja, Quality Engineer and a 2nd generation leader at Accuturn talks about her company, her story, and the Advanced Manufacturing Employee Partnership (AMEP).
Rani tells Ari about Accuturn's focus on being more than a job shop - their ability to act quickly, and locally, means they can solve customers' supply chain issues in unique ways.
Rani's work with AMEP focuses on connecting students to manufacturing careers, demonstrating the power of early exposure to the field. Through innovative programs and personal engagement, Rani is at the forefront of inspiring the next generation to explore the diverse and exciting opportunities manufacturing has to offer.
Rani Viroja, Accuturn
Website: https://accuturnmfg.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accuturnmfg
Rani's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rani-viroja/
Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP
Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/
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Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari
Podcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri
Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/
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Rani and Ari discuss:
Supply chain, AMEP, workforce development