Soon we will welcome 2005, another year upon us with promises for resolutions both personal and professional by most of us. In my last newsletter, a few months ago, you found me 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. My clients are commenting that we are progressing in a positive motion towards a solid recovery of economic production. In short things are looking better for the economy.

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, induce action for implementation of programs that will develop productive people and help reach your goals.

Moving into 2005, 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 http://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.

Penn Foster has added many new programs for the utility industry, updated machine training and has accreditation for our High School and vocational programs by Middle States Accrediting Agency.

Well, here are a few items and potential areas you may wish to consider as your organization reviews the training needs for 2005.

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.

Bookmark http://educationdirectsales.com/ to review our entire site and partnership process. You can order securely, browse our catalog, research new products and review records. Your answer to training needs, http://educationdirectsales.com/ offers full descriptions and pricing, ability to develop or update current or new programs during reviews. Call Tim at 800-803-2329 to discuss these opportunities.

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