E21 - Adam Fulbright - North Georgia Technical College

Engaging the Younger Generation with Adam Fulbright from North Georgia Technical College

Episode 21: Show Notes

In addition to the supply chain issues facing the USA, another challenge is attracting the younger generation to the manufacturing industry. Talking to us today is one of the leaders in technical education, Adam Fulbright. From rough beginnings, Adam worked his way up from one industry to the next, until he was inspired to give something back as a teacher. As Program Director of the North Georgia Technical College, he is certainly doing that, and we find out how in this episode. Tune in to learn what manufacturing leaders can do to make their workplaces more attractive to the youth, and why a jack of all trades program is so beneficial to prospective students. We hear the skills and areas that Adam’s program covers, and how he keeps it up to date with the latest technological innovations. From why he needs more time in the day to the mentors he learned the most from and the two books he would recommend, we get to know Adam personally. We also find out what students graduating from the North Georgia Technical College can expect in terms of pay, and how partnerships between manufacturing companies and the College are mutually beneficial. For all this and so much more, press play now.  

Key Points From This Episode:

• An introduction to Adam Fulbright, Program Director at North Georgia Technical College, and how he got to where he is. 
• The biggest challenges in getting younger generations involved in the manufacturing industry. 
• Why Adam’s program sells itself as the jack of all trades program, and the areas it covers. 
• Adam’s biggest day-to-day challenge: time!
• The advice Adam would give to manufacturing leaders out there, and the unique phase of life we’re in. 
• Keeping the program up to date with technological developments. 
• The mentors who helped Adam along his journey, and what he learned from each of them. 
• Why hands-on training is a key focus for the North Georgia Technical College. 
• How partnering with industry is mutually beneficial for the College and the company involved. 
• Two books that changed Adam’s life, and why!
• What students graduating from the College can expect in terms of pay. 
• Why Adam advises students to learn from each other, and the diversity of those who enroll. 
• The drawbacks of online learning and how Adam has worked around these. 
• Adam’s favorite student success story. 
• Where you can contact Adam.  

Tweetables:

“[I] worked my way up through that company in various roles before I decided to make the move to come teach. I was the operations manager for a couple of years, at the peak of my career, but I always had that desire to give back and to teach others.” — Adam Fulbright [0:03:18]

“We want to make sure we’re providing the skills that are in demand for the field. We’re ever evolving, shifting classes around, bringing in new content and trying to keep pace. That’s a big thing for us.” — Adam Fulbright [0:15:09]

“You’ve got to enjoy your work and what you’re doing. If you enjoy it, you still got to have a livable wage. Let’s keep it real. We all work at the end of the day to make a living.” — Adam Fulbright [0:24:34]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Adam Fulbright on LinkedIn

Email Adam Fulbright

North Georgia Technical College