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Podcast: Iowa Manufacturing Podcast
Episode: From Advanced Manufacturing to ETR: Reimagining Careers in Waukee and Beyond
Description: The APEX program in Waukee is changing the game for manufacturing education by reimagining how students and parents perceive the industry. A simple yet powerful change—renaming the course Engineering Technology and Robotics (ETR)—has led to a threefold increase in student enrollment. Paired with innovative partnerships with local manufacturers and nonprofits, APEX is equipping students with skills for both today's careers and those still to come. APEX Engineer Instructor Tyler Wright joins us alongside standout students Jeev Matthew Maliyil and Nikhil Vaduguri to discuss their hands-on learning experiences. Their recent project, adapting toys for children with spec...