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The
time has come to turn the page and welcome
2004, another year filled with promises
for resolutions both personal and professional
by most of us. In my last newsletter,
a few months ago, you found me venturing
out on the proverbial limb forecasting
the end of extreme difficulties for the
economy. At that time, I quoted several
National sources predicting a severe
shortage of skilled workers and the ensuing
problem employers would have replacing "boomers" as
they retire and the lean staffs they
have endured with the recent business
climate. The word from clients and the
comments we hear coming out of the industrial
markets do indicate we are progressing
in a positive motion towards a solid
recovery of economic production.
Let
us have a 2004 resolution that we all
keep. Now is the time all companies and
individuals should review both current
and future training and educational needs.
Resolve to be the best prepared as we continue
to compete with global competitors. Continue
or begin to embrace the "constant and never
ending learning" demanded today to remain
in business, this philosophy applied to
self and workforce will help us all grow.
A skilled workforce does not appear overnight,
commit to planning and action for implementation
of programs that will develop productive
people and help reach your goals.
Moving into 2004, Penn Foster is
working hard to maintain our commitment
of excellence to our customers and the
industry. We are striving to provide the
best options in product, delivery methods
and service for the client.
New
improvements and additions to educationdirectsales.com continue
to assist our clients in daily interactions.
Review our "Partnership Portal", then contact
Tim to discover the benefits possible on
administration of programs, time saving
and ordering. College programs from our
Center for Degree Studies can now be reviewed
with the new and complete catalog located
on our homepage. Whether you desire a full
degree or just a few courses for enrichment
or credit, the new catalog delivers and
explains many opportunities.
What are other organizations doing for
training? is a common question I hear in
discussions. Well, here are a few items
and potential areas you may wish to consider
as your organization reviews.
Programs that develop skills in Supervision
for all employees or segmented areas of
a company often provide huge returns for
low investments in time and money. Skilled
workers know and understand the basics
of supervision and tend to assume personal
responsibility for quality efforts and
work. Call Tim to discuss some of our recent
success in this area.
Cross disciplines training is popular,
your skilled worker needs to be further
trained as economies of scale have forced
nearly all organizations to realign and
do more with less. Maintenance training
is a big concern for my clients in the
plant, on the production floor or facilities
maintenance. Call Tim to discuss how Penn Foster can address shortcomings or improve
current skills for higher efficiency and
better productivity.
Budgets should be maximized and clients deserve
the biggest bang for the buck. Review the
blended training approach of computer based,
text based and video to stretch those dollars.
Research your tuition reimbursement benefit
potential for education and training, many
organizations encourage workers to pursue
options and we willing work with all companies
and individuals to provide measured, accredited
quality training.
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