Gen Z in Manufacturing: How Gen Z Decides Between University and Trade School

Welcome to another episode of Gen Z in Manufacturing, a podcast where I interview young people about their journeys in manufacturing, how they intend to influence the industry and what they are looking for from an employer.For this episode, I welcome Kyle Walter, a 24-year-old analyst at Deloitte.Walter graduated from Wichita State University, where he studied mechanical engineering and worked at Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Wichita, which is located on the university’s Innovation Campus. Walter became a student team lead at The Factory and was eventually hired by Deloitte full-time. His passions include drones, robotics and the Internet of Things.In this episode, Walter discusses:What surprises a young worker at their first job (:51)What goes through a Gen Z’s mind when deciding between a university and a trade school (4:40)How manufacturers can reach those who don’t pick trade schools (11:07)How to encourage Gen Z workers to share ideas (16:32)Please make sure to like and share this episode of Gen Z in Manufacturing. To view previous episodes, visit manufacturing.net. If you are a member of Gen Z and would like to discuss your experience in the manufacturing industry, please get in touch with me, Nolan Beilstein, at [email protected].