OWATC - Custom Fit Training

Custom Fit Training

Economic Development & Custom Fit Training

The Economic Development & Custom Fit Training Program is a special business service provided by the College. It's designed to help you improve the knowledge, skills and abilities of your most valuable assets---your leadership team and employees.

Contact:

Dana Slaughter, Director 612.4162

Monica Schwenk, Manager 612.4109

La Rae Sexton, Coordinator 612.4161

WORKSHOPS

Call 612-4161 for additional information

July & August Training Calendars

Employer Seminar Series:

Injury Prevention & Injury Management

August 13, 2008

TRAINING OVERVIEW

Since 1984, the College’s Economic Development and Custom Fit Training Department has provided training services to local employers. Custom Fit personnel meet with company representatives to identify the specific needs of the business and employees and then develop and coordinate the delivery of customized training.

Custom Fit works with over 125 companies and provides services to over 3,000 individuals annually. Customized training programs help businesses to build a more productive, highly skilled workforce. Many employers report that their employees have improved morale, take more responsibility, and have a broader understanding of how personal and teamwork success can impact the success of the company. Employees also begin to recognize the importance of contributing their ideas.

Flexibility is a key to the strength of Custom Fit partnerships with business. Programs can be developed to fit any business regardless of the size, level of training difficulty, number of employees, training location, etc.

The cost of this specialized training is affordable and within most employers' budgets. Although companies are asked to fund the cost of training, state funding may be available to eligible companies to help finance some of the expenses.

TRAINING OPTIONS

OWATC has developed and conducted hundreds of customized training programs for local employers. The following list includes some training options. If the program you are looking for is not listed, call a Custom Fit Representative…chances are, we can provide it for you.

Technical Training Programs

Automated manufacturing technician
Sheet metal
AutoCAD
Blueprint reading
Business math
Computer numerically controlled machining (CNC)
Constraint management
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Electronics
Lean Fundamentals
Programmable Logic Controllers
Precision measurement
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Total Productive Maintenance
Welding
HVAC
SolidWorks
SolidEdge

Interpersonal, Communication and Business Programs

Workplace communications
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Workplace Spanish
Business writing
Personality profiles
Technical writing
English as a Second Language
Increasing Human Effectiveness
Team building
Team leadership
Time management
Leadership and Coaching
Supervision
Customer service
Negotiation skills
Professional Sales
Small Business Manager

Information Technology and Computer Software

Windows applications
Microsoft suite
Corel suite
Quickbooks
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Pagemaker
Macromedia
Computer networking

Workplace Safety

CPR/first aid
OSHA forklift certification
OSHA general construction
Hazardous material handling
Machining safety
Workplace safety principles and practices
Bloodborne pathogens

Quality Assurance

ISO orientation and training
Statistical process control
Total quality management

TRAINING SERVICES

To ensure that your business receives the maximum benefit through Custom Fit training, the College offers these key services:

Analyzing Business Training Needs
Custom Fit staff will meet with you to review and assess the types of training that will best meet the needs of your organization and employees. As additional support in determining your training needs, these and other services are available:

Pre-hire skill assessment (written and applied)
Job profiling
Work-skills assessment (written and applied)
Training needs analysis

Designing and Developing Training Programs
Custom Fit staff will work with you to design and develop your customized training program. These and other services are available:

Determination of appropriate training course or program
Design and development of program content
Identification and selection of instructors and training providers
Selection of training materials; e.g., computer modules, videos, manuals, textbooks, etc.
Identification of training equipment needs
Selection of training location (the College, your business or other training site)
Build convenient timelines for training events

Delivery of Training Programs and Follow-up
Your training will be coordinated (delivered) by Custom Fit staff according to your specifications. These and other services are available:

Maintain trainee progress reports
Certify completion of employee training
Ensure quality of training services through program supervision and the monitoring of course instruction
Student and company management evaluations
Post-training assessment

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EMPLOYERS

You may qualify to have a portion of the training costs covered. Each year the Utah State Legislature sets aside funding as an investment in the skill sets of Utah employees. The program has an impressive 20+ year track record of helping companies like yours deliver custom targeted training to employees.

To qualify for State Custom Fit funds, a business must meet one of the following criteria:

New within the past 12 months
Increasing its workforce
In need of upgrade training for its employees

The employees to be trained must be:

Full-time (32 hours or more per week)
Make a minimum of $8.50 per hour

There's no painful application process. All you need to do to start the process is give us a call. A Custom Fit Representative can provide additional details about the availability of funds and answer questions about your company’s eligibility.

EMPLOYER INVOLVEMENT

In the past few years, a host of companies, from large to very small, have taken advantage of the Custom Fit Training Program:

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