Episode Description:
In this episode, Marti McCurdy, CEO of Spirit Electronics, welcomes Dr. Marcia Ballinger, President of Lorain County Community College (LCCC), for a conversation about workforce development, advanced manufacturing, and the future of the semiconductor industry.
Dr. Ballinger shares insights into how LCCC built its nationally recognized programs in MEMS and advanced manufacturing to meet industry needs and led to the creation of its state-of-the-art facilities and SMART Microsystems. Together, Marti and Dr. Ballinger explore the how partnerships between industry and education are helping to inspire and prepare the next generation of talent.
Together, Spirit Electronics and LCCC are laying the foundation for a resilient, innovation-driven semiconductor future.
