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IN-HOUSE JOB SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS

World Class Companies recognize that leading edge technologies are critical to being competitive. Of equal importance is workforce flexibility and skill in the application of these technologies. Many successful organizations are experiencing difficulty in supporting their growth without enough personnel adequately trained in basic job skills and World Class (Lean) Operations know-how.

Strong basic job skills are the first line of defense against poor quality and low productivity.

Companies now recognize the need to develop in-house training capabilities to turn this challenge into a competitive edge. There is a “first strike” strategic advantage to be gained by investing aggressively in the development of a highly skilled and motivated workforce.

Technical Change Associates (TCA) is uniquely qualified to assess your training needs and assist in the development of a state-of-the-art in-house training program.

OBJECTIVES

A successful in-house training program will be driven by the following key objectives:

• To provide a permanent in-house education and training capability that will support the needs of the business, including compliance with ISO 9000 training requirements.

• To gain the strategic and economic advantages associated with a well-trained, flexible, and highly motivated workforce.

• To develop in the workforce superior knowledge and skill in the application of core process technologies used in the business (e.g., machine tool operation, blueprint reading, shop math, CAD/CAM).

• To augment basic skills with education and training in Lean Operations, Six Sigma Quality, team working, and other World Class philosophies and techniques.

APPROACH

TCA has developed a step-by-step approach to accomplish these objectives:

TCA CONTRIBUTIONS

• Assist in the identification of critical education and training needs.

• Assist in the selection and development of the Steering Team and Training Coordinator.

• Prepare and deliver a Steering Team education and planning workshop focused on High Involvement Training.

• Assist in the identification of sources of job-specific training, both inside and outside the company.

• Assist in the documentation of a plan for developing trainers and training materials to meet identified needs.

• Provide “templates” for training materials and assist in creating training modules.

• Conduct first-off sessions for the purpose of preparing in-house trainers to deliver training modules effectively.

• Evaluate initial training efforts and facilitate an expansion planning workshop.

BENEFITS

An investment in TCA’s assistance will enable you to:

• Transform your workforce into a competitive weapon.

• Create a permanent, self-perpetuating training system tailored to your company’s needs.

• Create a core group of effective in-house trainers that can be expanded as the company grows.

• Implement a program that satisfies ISO 9000 training documentation requirements.

• Help employees recognize their opportunities for growth and advancement by meeting measurable job skill and team participation requirements.

• Retain key contributors by providing advanced skill development and cross training opportunities.

• Improve performance through clear work instructions and effective training methods.

• Systematically execute the program under the direction of a TCA trainer.

• Avoid false starts and wasted effort.

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