LOCAL BUSINESSES WIN GRANTS FOR MATC CUSTOMIZED
TRAINING
Four Madison-area businesses have been awarded $64,304 in Workforce
Advancement Training Grants to fund customized training provided
by Madison Area Technical College (MATC) for hundreds of area workers.
The grants to Techline USA of Waunakee, Royle Printing of Sun Prairie,
Kraft-Oscar Mayer Madison Plant and Webcrafters, Inc. of Madison,
were announced today by the Wisconsin Technical College System
(WTCS).
“These grants will help local businesses take advantage
of the cutting edge, customized training MATC provides in addition
to our degree and certificate programs,” said MATC President
Bettsey Barhorst. “To compete in
global markets, businesses need to constantly upgrade their workers’ skills.
MATC works with local employers to create specialized training
programs when and where it’s convenient for them.”
Roughly
5,500 workers across the state will receive training through the
$1 million in Workforce Advancement Training Grants being awarded
this month. Grant applications by local technical college districts
are judged on how well they meet the needs of businesses and their
importance to the local or regional economy. Grants must result
in measurable outcomes, focusing on improved productivity and competitiveness,
and increased wages and career opportunities.
The Madison-area Workforce Advancement Training Grants were awarded
to:
Techline USA, Waunakee ($13,013)
The Techline architectural woodworking knowledge advancement project
will deliver online and hands-on architectural woodworking programming
to train employees, document skills using standardized and customized
tests, teach basic computer skills, and deliver train-the-trainer
instruction to ensure greater consistency in cross-training of
Techline co-workers.
Royle Printing, Sun Prairie ($17,281)
This math and printing skills advancement project will help make
Royle Printing employees more productive, knowledgeable and better
qualified for promotion. It includes assessments and classes
to upgrade workers’ math abilities, and development and
delivery of a highly customized printing curriculum addressing
the specific needs of company employees.
Kraft-Oscar Mayer Madison Plant ($24,723)
MATC will partner with Kraft-Oscar Mayer Madison Plant on targeted
skill development and productivity-focused training. Employees
will increase plant productivity to enhance competitiveness within
Oscar Mayer and the food industry. Training will be provided
related to equipment reliability, quality improvement, safety
and cost containment.
Webcrafters, Inc., Madison ($9,287)
This grant will promote lean manufacturing strategies, delivering
quality production process training in lean concepts, improving
set-up and reducing spoilage. Training courses will also be provided
to improve employee communication and motivation.
MATC is part of the 16-college Wisconsin Technical College System,
the leading provider of customized training and technical assistance
to Wisconsin’s business and industry community. It provides “real
world smart” education through a comprehensive curriculum
of technical, liberal arts and science, adult basic education and
life enrichment studies and activities, as well as customized employee
training. MATC offers associate degrees, vocational diplomas and
certificates, and non-degree courses in more than 140 programs
of study. The college serves parts of 12 counties located in southcentral
Wisconsin and offers instruction through five campuses and numerous
community locations throughout the district.
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