When to Utilize Customized Training
Growing companies in Los Angeles stand to benefit from local programs that assist in hiring qualified well-trained individuals. Customized Training Programs sponsored by local Private Industry Councils (PICs) serves such advantages. Customized Training fits the partnership of an employer, training providers, a PIC, and a ready workforce, all with a common goal of training and employment. The employer benefits tremendously by recruiting and training qualified individuals at no cost.
Customized Training follows a fairly standard process. Employers who have a hiring and training need, can design a curriculum and system that best fits the company’s standards for new employees, and specifically geared to the position or positions that are available. The curriculum can be developed by the employer themselves, or with training providers and the PIC. The PIC and the employer work in partnership of recruitment, selection and screening potential employees.
Customized Training is not a new concept. The program has been a popular training vehicle in workforce development the past few years. Companies with a large employment base, normally provide initial training to employees, educating and preparing them for their own structured system. If a particular technology, machine or even a marketing strategy is unique to an industry or a corporation, some companies require the training to employees.
Employers should be aware that Customized training helps, but it might not be right for all companies. Here are some important factors to consider when deciding whether or not to incorporate customized training.
Is there an immediate need? Employers must sure of how many positions are available, this must be a certainty.
Companies must look-ahead at least one year ahead in planning. Are the positions available integral to the company’s long-range growth?
Employers must be time-sensitive. If the program takes too long it may be wise to not expend too much effort into putting it together.
Is there room for more growth and training? This is important to everybody’s determination of participation, especially individuals.
Positions and wages set at reasonable levels. If the wages can sustain the goals of all parties, then it is one step ahead of the game.
Keep it at a minimum. Realistic numbers are important, no number is set but it is a consideration for approval.
Screen and interview potential employees. The employer should meet their potential hires, and track their progress.
Assure that all aspects of the training, the curriculum, and hiring are covered. Employers must leave no details unanswered.
Finally, the most important word in “Customized Training” is customized. Employers have a flexibility to negotiate towards their realistic needs. Each situation, each partner may have different directions in arriving at a project, but every nuance can be met halfway to distinguish the best situation for a workable successful program.
Vicente Nacario is the Programs Director at International Career Development Center. If you have any questions about Customized Training and subjects contained in the article, please call (213) 655-9100.
