Careers in the trades or manufacturing are of interest to you? Terry Iverson is a manufacturing leader, author, and keynote speaker dedicated to reshaping America's perception of skilled trades. As founder of CHAMPION Now!, and author of Finding America's Greatest Champion and Inspiring Champions in Advanced Manufacturing, Terry brings over 45 years of experience mentoring and inspiring the next generation of makers.

In episode 607 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what inspired Terry to become the founder of an organization changing how America perceives manufacturing, what are the biggest misconceptions college students have about careers in the trades or manufacturing, how student debt can be America's potential career killer, how college students or recent grads can get involved in apprenticeship or internship opportunities to gain hands-on experience, how mentorship shaped his journey, how leadership principles from the manufacturing floor translate to leading a team or a chapter, what is the connection between gamers and digital CNC manufacturing, lessons from his books called "Finding America's Greatest Champion" and "Inspiring Champions in Advanced Manufacturing", and what is one action students can take this week to begin discovering their own path to becoming a champion. Enjoy!