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Health and Safety
Occupational health and safety training reduces employee illness and injury, which impacts productivity and profits. The recognition, evaluation, and control of health hazards in the workplace can improve employee satisfaction and decrease lost work time. Health and safety training reduces employers’ costs associated with injury, OSHA compliance issues, and workers’ compensation claims. Forklift certification, OSHA concepts, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous materials, and workplace violence are examples of health and safety content. You can then achieve a healthier bottom line by providing a comprehensive safety training program for your employees.
(Top) Information Technology
Time is money, and information is power. These two premises accentuate the vital importance of information technology as an integral part of today’s business environment. Training modules are designed to give companies full use of both money and power. Computer operations training maximizes the “time is money” premise. The computer operations module focuses on effective utilization of standard operational software. Programming languages are included to bring value-added benefits to general operations. Utilizing the power of information requires modern data networks. Trainees receive hands-on instruction pertaining to installation and use of routers and servers. Network software, general cabling, and network maintenance are standard trainings. Quality instruction maximizes the productivity of technicians and optimizes your use of information!
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In today’s globally competitive business world, the goal of increasing productivity while managing costs is critical to economic survival. Specifically, for all automated manufacturers, training on modern Programmable Logic Controllers, Pneumatics, and Electrical drives is essential. The manufacturing modules are designed to assist companies in utilizing technology and automated manufacturing processes to accomplish these critical manufacturing goals. Additionally, these modules provide instruction in the areas of industrial and preventative maintenance. Modern equipment, professional and experienced instructors, and flexible delivery necessitates training that ensures competitive success.
(Top) Continuous Improvement
The only constant in today’s business environment is change. Systematically identifying and eliminating non-value-added processes conserves such vital resources as money, time, and materials. Becoming LEAN is more than just a concept; it demands a system that promotes a cultural change in which every employee strives to improve the work area. Highly focused, hands-on workshops encourage teamwork, enhance flexibility, and increase productivity. The quest for a culture of continuous improvement requires the use of national models such as Six Sigma, principles of LEAN manufacturing, total productive maintenance, cellular design and statistical process controls. The use of these existing models has proven to be financially beneficial to businesses. You can increase your competitiveness through cost cutting and continuous improvement training. (Top)
Strong leadership is vital in a global, technology-driven economy. The community college discovery laboratory creates a “training camp” environment for leadership development. Through classroom lectures, group discussions, video analysis, role playing and case studies, participants gain concrete abilities in team building, decision-making and conflict resolution. Furthermore, community colleges have the capability to both tailor leadership development strategies to specific company requirements and/or utilize nationally recognized training programs. Instructors hold certifications in Ziglar Training Systems, Vital Learning, Crucial Conversations, Covey programs, Achieve Global, and Myers-Briggs. The community colleges are dedicated to developing future leaders, revitalizing organizations and renewing communities. (Top) Operational Support
Operational support is vital to your business success. All workers that
support the primary mission of the business need to be highly trained. When
support areas are working at maximum efficiency, the line areas can maximize
production and improve the bottom line. (Top) Skills Enhancement
Every job has a basic list of skill sets required to successfully perform the task assigned. Some employees lack the required skill sets; others require update training as the skill sets evolve. The skills enhancement program facilitates determining appropriate sets for each position. If employees do not have the current or emerging skill sets, courses are developed and administered to assist employees in developing the required skills. This allows the company to continually improve the human capital of the workforce team.
(Top) Customer Service
Outstanding customer service is the result of proactive solutions practiced all day…every day. If you treat customers better than they expect, and they will be your best source of advertising. The key to success is not just having customers, but having repeat customers.
Customer service has become a commodity on which business success hinges. Since
each customer has monetary value to an organization, customer satisfaction must
extend throughout the entire transaction. A customer care plan, along with
customer-focused training programs, promotes greater trust and enhanced value to
clients.
(Top) Online Education
On-line education involves learning at the speed of business and life. Anytime, anywhere internet access is available…training solutions can be provided; you set the time and the pace. Over 2000 courses relating to business, information technology, and industry certifications are accessible through the Internet and can completely eliminate training travel. E-learning helps organizations achieve or maintain a competitive advantage through the ability to constantly improve the quality of trained employees and managers. From work-force training to self-development training, on-line education is the alternative solution for the fast-paced business environment. (Top) On-The-Job Training
In the dynamic world of manufacturing, many jobs require specific skill sets that can not be replicated in a classroom setting. Skilled training professionals develop a customized on-the-job training plan. Once your plan is developed, both your company and the appropriate state organization equally share the cost of the participant’s wage rate during training. Designed to provide employers the opportunity to recoup training dollars while gaining a more qualified, more highly-skilled worker, On-The-Job-Training enhances your company’s endeavors to be competitive in a global economy. (Top) Customized Training
The “one size fits all” concept breaks down in a fluid work environment. Thus, the consortium meets specific company needs by developing curriculums and materials for individual work situations, as well as matching a particular instructor to each particular need. These efforts maximize training outcomes. The consortium has over 12 years of experience developing new programs for business clients. (Top) RCU - Research and Curriculum Unit
The Research and Curriculum Unit, located in Starkville, Mississippi as part of Mississippi State University, was established to foster educational enhancements and innovations. In keeping with the land grant mission of Mississippi State University, the RCU is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Mississippians. The RCU enhances intellectual and professional development of Mississippi students and educators, while applying knowledge and educational research to the lives of the people of the state. The RCU works within the contexts of curriculum development and revision, research, assessment, professional development, and industrial training. Workforce Development The Workforce Development section creates industry-specific training media to meet occupational needs for industrial growth n the state. Workforce Development projects attempt to minimize problems of new and/or expanding industries where there is a shortage of trained manpower. The Workforce section works closely with the states 15 community college districts and the State Board for Community and Junior Colleges. A wide range of materials is produced for these projects, including specialized curricula, generic curricula, audio-visual training tapes, and e-learning modules. (Top)
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