# Dr. Paul Lynch with Penn State METAL Program

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Podcast: [The Industrial Talk Podcast Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-industrial-talk-podcast-network-1121709)
Published: 2026-05-18T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://industrialtalk.com/episodes/dr-paul-lynch-with-psu-metal-for-america
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## Resource

Industrial Talk is onsite at Penn State and talking to Dr. Paul Lynch, Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering with Penn State about "Educating the Future Industrial Leaders". Overview Scott Mackenzie hosts the Industrial Talk podcast, celebrating industry professionals and their contributions. In this episode, he interviews Dr. Paul Lynch, who oversees the Metallurgical Engineering Trade Apprenticeship and Learning (METAL) program at Penn State Erie. Dr. Lynch discusses the importance of manufacturing in Erie, Pennsylvania, and the METAL program's role in training the next generation of skilled workers. He emphasizes the need for hands-on training and collaboration between industry and academia to address the workforce shortage. The program aims to inspire interest in manufacturing careers and provide practical skills through boot camps and apprenticeships. Dr. Lynch also highlights the upcoming new center for manufacturing competitiveness at Penn State Erie. Outline Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast Scott welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk podcast, celebrating industry professionals and their contributions to solving global problems. The podcast is broadcasting from Penn State Erie, focusing on the Metallurgical Engineering Trade Apprenticeship and Learning (METAL) program. Scott introduces Dr. Paul Lynch, the administrator of the METAL program, and expresses excitement about the program's impact and purpose. Paul Lynch's Background and Career Journey Paul shares his experience of interviewing for a position in Erie, Pennsylvania, and reflects on the rich manufacturing history in the region. Paul grew up in the anthracite coal region of eastern Pennsylvania, where his family worked in coal mines and on the railroad. He describes his father as a mec…

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