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October 2013
Real-time Training That Gets Real Results

Troy Kitchen PLC training

 

"This local STLCC course is 100 times better than vendor training classes I have attended."

"The instructor was good at keeping the more advanced in our group engaged while giving the less experienced members enough time to learn and catch up."
"Troy knows his stuff."
These comments are from a group of maintenance employees of the St. Louis facility of Henkel Consumer Goods, Inc., who recently completed a 40-hour Introductory Control Logix PLC course. The customized, onsite training course was taught by Troy Kitchen(pictured above demonstrating equipment), a lead technical trainer for the Workforce Solutions Group. 
The onsite PLC courses use training simulators, designed by Troy, that allow participants to practice real-time work situations to build knowledge, skills and abilities immediately transferable to the job. For example, one participant, after only the fourth training session was able to fix a machine eliminating machine downtime. 
"Real- time training that gets real results."  A simple formula that works. Contact Pat Tuttle to learn more. 
Exceptional Leaders of Hazelwood School District
Hazelwood Executive Leaders
Hazelwood School District assistant superintendents, directors and assistant directors (pictured above with Barry Schapiro, program facilitator-first on left) were recently honored at a graduation ceremony held at the Corporate College. The group completed a year-long Exceptional Leaders Certification Series facilitated by Barry Schapiro, Practice Leader for Leadership and Professional  Development and Renee Huss, Program Associate, Workforce Solutions Group. 
"I am proud of our assistant superintendents, directors and assistant directors for making the commitment to the year-long Exceptional Leaders certification program and life-long learning. The training connects to our District's Goal Number 2, which is to enhance professional development. It is important for HSD to create leaders throughout the organization and the Exceptional Leaders program offered by St. Louis Community College has provided participants with the necessary skills to move forward," stated Grayling Tobias, Ed.D., Superintendent for Hazelwood School District.
Contact Kathie Chambers to learn more our leadership training.
Highlighting a new  Lean Transformation Topic:
Kaizen Thinking: The Seven Deadly Wastes, Plus One
5S Graphic For many employees, to be continuously focused on ways to improve work processes through the elimination of waste is simply not part of the way they operate daily. Yet it is this habit, Kaizen thinking, that is a major force in driving process improvements that increase an organization's productivity and profitability. Bringing about this shift in the way employees think is one of the primary goals of Lean manufacturing and the major force behind the power of Lean.
Our Lean Transformations practice area offers a series of eleven, one-hour discussions to help organizations initiate Kaizen thinking habits within their work environment. Participants between class discussions are asked to spot waste within their workspaces and share what they find in the next session.

Read on to learn more about the eleven topics in this series or contact George Friesen to talk about bringing Kaizen thinking onsite to your organization.

Advancing Technology

 

"In the future, shop floor technicians will use robots like they currently use a laptop or a wrench - bringing them in when they need them, working side by side with them,configuring them to do the list of daily tasks.  As we gather around that vision, we need to focus training efforts on robotics, much like we did 10-20 years ago when all of us took Word, Excel and PowerPoint classes," states Ken Tinnell, General Manager of Bastian Robotics and a training partner to the Workforce Solutions Group. 

John F. Grede Board Service Award Recipient from the National Council for Workforce Education
Steve Long and the NCWE Executive Committee
Steve Long (center, holding award) is pictured here with the other members of the NCWE Executive Board 
  
The National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE) recognized Steve Long, Associate Vice Chancellor for Workforce Solutions at St. Louis Community College for his outstanding, extraordinary service by presenting him with the John F. Grede Board Service Award.
The John F. Grede Board Service Award is presented to past or current members of the NCWE Board of Directors who have given outstanding, extraordinary service to the NCWE. This award is named after NCWE's first president, Dr. John F. Grede, whose dedication and leadership to the Council serves as the inspiration and standard of all who receive this award.
In their nomination, here is what some of his NCWE Executive Board colleagues had to say about Steve and his service to NCWE:
"Steve Long is a most deserving recipient of the 2013 Grede Award for Board Leadership. He is a dedicated professional and exemplifies the meaning of service through the leadership he has provided NCWE. His knowledge and understanding of the breadth of issues surrounding workforce education, corporate training, community services, continuing education and community partnerships makes him an extremely valuable NCWE board member."
"Congratulations and Well-Deserved!" affirms the staff of the Workforce Solutions Group.
  

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In This Issue
100 Times Better! Real-time Training that Gets Real Results
Exceptional Leaders of Hazelwood School District
Kaizen Thinking: The Seven Deadly Wastes, Plus One
How Industrial Robotics Improve the Economy
Water Operator ImageAre you interested in environmental issues and want to make a difference in your community? Consider becoming a licensed Drinking Water Operator.
With EPA funding assistance, this St. Louis Community College accelerated training program is now available at no charge to those meeting the eligibility requirements.
Contact Rene Dulle for more information.
training in progress at Corporate College

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 Joe Ray, McDonald's Corporation

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St. Louis Community College's Workforce Solutions Group leverages education for growth in the knowledge economy by offering a robust menu of programs and services designed to advance people, businesses and communities. The Workforce Solutions Group accomplishes this through its operating units, which include Continuing Education, Corporate Services and Community Services. All of the operating units within the Workforce Solutions Group are centrally located at the Corporate College, the first facility solely dedicated to corporate education and professional development, unlike any other asset the college owns.