Introduce Yourselves!
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For the new folks out there please introduce yourselves, don't be shy. Tell us why you're here and what you're interested in. We'd love to hear from you!
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Financial Analyst turned Manufacturing Investor and Connector. I am working on building transition plans for retiring SMB manufacturing owners, building collaborations for American Reshoring, and building interest in manufacturing among the Gen Z.
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Financial Analyst turned Manufacturing Investor and Connector. I am working on building transition plans for retiring SMB manufacturing owners, building collaborations for American Reshoring, and building interest in manufacturing among the Gen Z.
@Robert_Beecher Speaking of getting Gen Z on board, we are honored to have @Lucas_Pacheco from Hawthorne Academies School of Manufacturing and Engineering here. He is always looking for factories in Southern California to tour with his students. And of course, they are producing the next generation of manufacturers and engineers.
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@Robert_Beecher Speaking of getting Gen Z on board, we are honored to have @Lucas_Pacheco from Hawthorne Academies School of Manufacturing and Engineering here. He is always looking for factories in Southern California to tour with his students. And of course, they are producing the next generation of manufacturers and engineers.
@Andrew_Kornuta Love it! Thanks for the connection. I might have to get over there sometime soon! I am based out of the Midwest so it might be a bit. We're located just outside of Indianapolis.
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I’m Lucas Pacheco, a high school shop teacher specializing in manufacturing and pre-engineering, focused on preparing the next generation for careers in advanced manufacturing. I run a hands-on program that connects students directly with industry technologies and real-world practices. I’m here to connect with others who are passionate about investing in the future of manufacturing.
Our program is located in Hawthorne, California — in the heart of metro Los Angeles, surrounded by defense and aerospace industries.
Each year, we introduce about 150–200 students from 9th to 12th grade to the world of manufacturing and engineering. We pride ourselves on hands-on learning and exposing students to real-world problems and projects.
We don’t just make widgets. We don’t just make machinists or engineers. We make young people who chase the dream of building.
Great to meet all of you!
