MAGMA Governing Board Member Featured on The TechEd Podcast: Advancing the Conversation on Skills in Modern Manufacturing

Justin Allen, MAGMA Governing Board member and Director of Engineering for Powertrain Testing at Bosch, was recently featured on The TechEd Podcast, a nationally recognized platform exploring the intersection of education, technology, and workforce development.

TechEd Podcast Episode Featuring Justin Allen

Hosted by Matt Kirchner, The TechEd Podcast brings together leaders from industry, education, and policy to discuss how talent pipelines are evolving in response to rapid technological change, including automation, advanced manufacturing, and AI.

In this episode, Justin Allen shares insights from his work in the industry, emphasizing the continued importance of technical (hard) skills alongside soft skills in today’s workforce. His perspective reinforces a key theme for employers across Michigan’s mobility and manufacturing sectors: as technology advances, the need for highly skilled, technically proficient talent is only increasing.

Allen’s leadership and expertise reflect the mission of MAGMA and its partners to strengthen alignment between education, training, and industry demand. His contribution to this national conversation highlights the critical role regional collaborations play in preparing the workforce for the future of mobility.