TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS (TNA)   Identify your current organizational climate by accurately assessing the training needs required to evolve your workforce to a higher level of competency and productivity.  A comprehensive TNA evaluates a variety of issues and provides insight that can be used to improve the effectiveness of the workforce.  The assessment addresses the following: Organizational Culture Management Commitment Compensation Issues Resource Availability Technical Issues/Technology Transfer Performance Issues A comprehensive report will provide detailed results and recommendations that can be used to improve your current approach to training as well as workforce development.  Recommendations will be provided which are prioritized in logical order and will contain a proposed time line for implementation.   JOB ANALYSIS, (JA)   Recent US Department of Labor reports indicate that most jobs change significantly over the course of seven years.  Additionally, improvements in technology provide yet another challenge to the scope and responsibilities of jobs, positions, and job classifications.  The JA accurately defines job requirements and expectations, supports the development of position descriptions (including levels) and serves as the foundation for pay-for-skills training programs.   TECHNICAL SKILL ASSESSMENTS   Using the results from the JA, written and performance assessments are defined that will serve to identify the knowledge and performance proficiency.  Results are used to prepare individual development plans to bridge the gap between current performance and management expectations.  A detailed analysis provides an accurate portrayal on both an individual and a subject specific basis.   PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT   Training should never to accidental or incidental.  Rather, training programs should be carefully designed to ensure that personnel receive the right training for the right activities.  A properly structured program provides definition and direction for such critical elements as: Resource Type and Availability Training Approaches to be used Assessment and Evaluations Trainer and Mentor Selection and Qualification Remediation Personnel Qualification (Certification)   APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS   Apprenticeship training programs are seeing renewed interest in recent years and are once again showing their value in developing a qualified technical workforce.  Apprenticeship programs also include those elements discussed under Program Development.  Apprenticeship programs allow companies to register this program with State or Federal authorities providing the following benefits for both the employer and the employee: Structured Approach with Known Content Qualified Journey Workers National Program Recognition/Transferable Skills Employer/Employee Commitment   CUSTOM CURRICULUM/TRAINING DEVELOPMENT   For those activities that are unique to your plant or process, custom developed training materials can provide significant benefit for both an operational and maintenance perspective.  From traditional type training materials to computer based training, customized training will provide the following benefits: Consistent Training and Workforce Performance Reduced Downtime Resulting from Improper Operation or Maintenance Efficient Equipment Operation Timely Maintenance Interventions Training is developed using learning objectives derived from technical job analyses.    Materials are developed for the appropriate setting using proven development technologies to create the most effective training possible.