LISTEN: Gen Z in Manufacturing: Tech Gaps That Drive Away Gen Z

Welcome to another episode of Gen Z in Manufacturing, a podcast where I talk to 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 Bailey Olmschenk, a 27-year-old director of solutions engineering at Prometheus Group, a company that develops AI-powered EAM software for plants and facilities.Olmschenk’s career began with a series of engineering internships and over two years as a process engineer at consulting firm Stantec. In 2023, she joined Prometheus as a solutions engineer and was recently promoted to her current leadership position, where she focuses on making AI accessible to workers who do not traditionally rely on the technology.In this episode, Olmschenk discusses:(:59) Why Gen Z chooses where they want to live before they choose where they want to work(4:57) Green flags young people look for when it comes to technology(8:03) How Gen Z can fill knowledge gaps for maintenance(10:45) Upskilling workers with AI tools