Training

In the past five years, over $5 million in training grant funds have been available for Polk county companies through our partnership with PSC Corporate College.  Did you get your fair share? Why not? Contact us for more information!
New Apprenticeship for PMA for Mechanics
Need Maintenance Mechanics?  Upgrade the skills of your current employees with the Millwright Apprenticeship.  Recently approved by the Dept of Education, PSC & PMA worked together to develop specific training to meet the needs of Polk County manufacturers. This training program is currently being used by the county’s largest manufacturers and through PMA you can take advantage of grants and scholarships to send your employees. Click here for an Apprenticeship FAQ page!

BANNER Manufacturing Essentials/Fundamentals Certification Class
Provides recently hired employees or individuals with limited manufacturing experience knowledge and skill sets in Safety,Production, Maintenance and Quality that result in a Certificated Production Technician designation from the MSSC. This certification provides the foundation needed for entry-level manufacturing positions.Some classes are Grant funded – no cost to you.
Limited to 15 participants per class.
80 Hours (Essentials) or 120 Hours (Fundamentals)
Contact:  Ernie Helms 863/297-1010ext. 4054 or eehelms@yahoo.com

Project Management
Apply the Kepner-Tregoe Project Management integrated, cohesive process to any type of project, large or small by adapting this step-by-step process drawn on best practices research to problem solving, decision making, and human performance. Armed with this powerful project management process, project managers and team member scan better define and plan projects while anticipating and responding to issues during implementation. Help ensure your projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with the desired results.  Limited to 15.
Class is three days.   Contact:  Ernie Helms863/297-1010 ext. 4054 or eehelms@yahoo.com

Banner CPT Instructor Class
The Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT) designation is fast becoming THE industry standard for manufacturing companies, power generation facilities and other industry settings where knowledge of safety, manufacturing, quality and production processes is vital to survival and success. This two-day class prepares educators, shop foremen, supervisors, HR and plant personnel to deliver the Banner Center Essentials and Fundamentals curriculum and administer the MSSC battery of four tests leading to the CPT certification. Class is 2 days.  Contact Ernie Helms at 863/669-2326.

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Analytical Trouble Shooting
Increase the operating efficiency of your production environment by developing troubleshooting expertise. Analytic Trouble Shooting(ATSSM) integrates quality and productivity efforts, and provides a logical framework for statistical process control, lean manufacturing,Six Sigma, total productive maintenance, self-managed work teams, and other programs. Not tied to a specific machine or process, ATS helps troubleshooters solve problems in the production environments of today—and tomorrow.  Limited to 15.
Class is five days.   Contact:  Ernie Helms 863/669-2326 or eehelms@yahoo.com