training for students seeking careers in various skilled trades. Her passion for motorsport led her to a UTI division called NASCAR Technical Institute.

Ahmed’s other professional experience includes working as a CNC and CNC Swiss lead operator at Victory 1 Performance and Trend Performance, which are owned by racing parts maker Race Winning Brands.

Ahmed also hosts NextGenMFG, a podcast that features guests working in skilled trades and pursuing education in STEM fields. The podcast aims to elevate careers, teach younger audiences and their families about trades and inform business owners and employers about what the younger generation is looking for.

In this episode, Ahmed discusses:

• How to engage young people with no connection to skilled trades (1:19)
• How manufacturers can use social media to find young talent (6:58)
• Which social media platforms companies should use (12:27)
• What a company needs to attract Gen Z (15:05)
• Upcoming episodes and guests on the NextGenMFG podcast (18:40)

Please make sure to like and share this episode. To view previous episodes, visit Manufacturing.net. If you are a member of Gen Z and would like to discuss your experience in the manufacturing industry, please contact Nolan Beilstein at nolan@ien.com.