Built With A-State
Hosted by Todd Shields, Built with A-State is the definitive tactical guide for industry leaders looking to partner with Arkansas State University. This series provides a transparent "user manual" for engagement, detailing everything from the CREST program to faculty collaboration models. By removing academic jargon, we simplify the process for organizations to access university resources and scale their regional impact.
Built With A-State
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Best of Built with A-State: Better, Not Bigger for Sustainable Growth
The disconnect between corporate expectations and workforce readiness remains the single greatest bottleneck to localized economic growth. When major industrial operations, retail empires, and manufacturing plants cannot find talent aligned...
Better on Purpose: Why Scale Matters More Than Growth with Ted and Amanda Herget
Gearhead Outfitters didn’t start with a polished business plan or a big investor pitch. It started with a feel for community, a love of the outdoors, and a willingness to sell bike racks out of a living room until the next door opened. I’m join...
Issue 3: Rescuing the Arkansas Delta With Randy Zook
If you’ve ever wondered why smart, capable people still struggle to land or keep good jobs, the answer often isn’t technical knowledge. It’s the basics employers can’t hire without: showing up, communicating clearly, listening, following instru...
Workforce Continuum: How Nucor Partners with A-State With Zach Moon
Northeast Arkansas didn’t just attract a few big employers; it quietly became one of the most important steel corridors in the country. I’m Todd Shields, Chancellor at Arkansas State University, and I sit down with Zach Moon, Vice President at ...
Leadership Through Involvement: From Campus to C-Suite with Phillip Poston
Seventy-five percent of the journey from “Add to Cart” to your front door can run through conveyor and material handling systems built in Arkansas, and that single fact opens up a much bigger conversation about jobs, skills, and the future of a...