044. Military to Manufacturing - Jackson Henderson

Our first testimonial about the impact of the Academy of Advanced Manufacturing is Jackson Henderson.  Jackson served in the Air Force and talked about some of the hurdles he had to overcome transitioning from the military to civilian workforce. He has a passion for fixing problems and loves automation.  He shares a cool story of how he met the CEO of Rockwell Automation and the impact that made on him.

Jackson has a passion for music, podcasting and narrating.  He make a great connection on how his professional studies directly impacted some of his personal passions.  Jackson is one of our heroes and in this conversation you'll hear first hand why programs like AAM are so important as the impact goes beyond completing training and leads to fulfillment that only comes from pursuing your passions.

Guest: Jackson Henderson, Electrical Technician at Owens Corning
Host: Chris Grainger
Executive Producer: Adam Sheets
Audio Engineer: Luke Yntema

Resources:

• Romera Records Podcast
• EECO's Inspired Blog "Military to Manufacturing: Closing Industry’s Skills Gap"
• AAM Website
• AAM Video