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TST is invovled in State Grant for continuous Improvement Training!
Grants of nearly $400,000 to help train about 700 skilled manufacturing workers at 21 companies were awarded by the state to Madison Area Technical College.
TST will be invovled in the Workforce Advancement Training Grant in developing continuous improvement skills by training in efficiency and consistency. This grant partners Madison Area Technical College with six small businesses in Dane, Jefferson and Columbia counties to upgrade at least 90 workers' skills. The grant proposes to impact continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing quality and productivity concepts & practices, leadership & communication skills and the use of technology applications. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Quality, Project Management, Supervision, Teamwork, Communication and Information Technology training will be provided. Training will develop workers efficiency, consistency and leadership while reducing rework and increasing productivity. The project intends to improve employees' career advancement opportunities while also supporting each company's profitability and long-term viability. The entire project cost is estimated at $215,050; grant funding.
See article from Wisconsin State Journal below:
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