As an electronic component sales engineer in the midwest, VP of Operations for CC Electro Sales and the SVP of Education for the Executive Committee at ERA, Ellen Coan's experience has led her to believe in the importance of sharing best practices and educating people about the Electronics Industry. In this podcast shot live from the 2022 ERA Conference, Ellen teaches us about the scholarship opportunities being created by ERA for college students who otherwise may not ever be exposed the business model of electronics reps, manufacturers, and distributors. Tune in to this episode of Real Talk with Rob Tavi ft. Ellen Coan, as we take a closer look at the educational message of the Electronics Representatives Association and discuss how important it is to be handing off the tools of the trade to the next generation and setting them up for success down the road. ERA is one of the only educational organizations in the entire electronics industry. If you are thinking about joining the hundreds of representatives, manufacturers and distributors in the electronics industry who benefit from their ERA membership, visit www.era.org for more info! Stay tuned for future podcast shorts featuring highlights from the 2022 ERA Conference in Austin, Texas!