WHAT
OTHERS SAY
"In
the face of globalization, technological change, trade
liberalization, deregulation and other external pressures,
employee skills are becoming increasingly important.
There is a growing body of research supporting the
connection between investments in work-based learning
and positive bottom-line returns for organizations."
..........--U.S. Dept.
of Education
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"We could see the increase in understanding and improved
communication as a result of the ESL classes. We plan
to continue the program and have recommended it to
other companies."
..........--Frank Luszcz,
Highway Safety Corporation, Glastonbury, CT
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"Our expectations were to have open communication
to allow for better understanding that would eliminate
frustration on employee and management levels --and
they were met!"
..........--Claire Mineo,
Staples, Killingly, CT
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"The program was important because our workers need
to know how to read manuals and complete production-related
paperwork to advance. Participating workers gained
confidence -- we could see the increase in communication."
..........--Karen Richard,
Country Pure Foods, Vernon, CT
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"There are two major benefits to workplace education
1) our employees feel that we believe in them because
we are willing to make this investment and 2) happy
employees are a lot more productive. We all win!"
..........--Lorrie Kiley,
US Surgical, North Haven, CT
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"People are talking about feeling more ownership for
the job that they have, feeling more involved in it,
and it spills over into their home life and their
community life."
..........--Janet Crowell,
CEO, Twin Oaks/Birches, Canada
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"The uniqueness of the Workplace Education is that
learning takes place in a workplace setting on time
shared between the employer and the learner. This
provides a non-threatening environment for the learner
while providing encouragement from the employer. This
adds up to a formula for success."
..........--Roger Hunter,
Exec. Dir., Kawartha Skills Development Committee,
Canada
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