Workforce skills gaps are something I hear about every day when I talk to our customers. Sometimes it is positions they cannot fill or someone who has retired and left, and their years of knowledge has left with them.

What Do You Do?

Most of our customers are aware that we offer instructor-led training but trying to find the right class that is offered exactly when and where they need it is not always practical. Some customers develop their own customized curriculum working in partnership with us at Rexel and Rockwell and offer multiple weeks of training to level set new employees. We offer pre- and post-testing, and the results speak for themselves. This is a great and creative approach, but what is next for these employees or for companies who do not have the ability to do something on this scale?

Learning at Your Convenience

Fortunately, Rockwell developed a self-learning, subscription-based training platform for employees to do at their own pace called Learning +. Sound interesting? It really is. Students can take courses on their own or supervisory dashboards can be set up to assign and monitor progress.

The Learning + subscription has been around for a few years and is available to any customer who has access to a Rockwell contract. The cost is based on whether the student wants the entire catalog of courses for a year or just one course for 90 days.

What if 100% Self-Paced Learning Isn’t for You?

For those who want more interaction, our hybrid virtual classroom sessions provide the opportunity for live instruction, and the chance to ask questions and receive feedback. Our office hours provide additional support, allowing employees to receive one-on-one coaching from experienced instructors. This, coupled with the self-paced training, allows the student to feel confident that their questions are answered.

New Craft Skills Training

This year, the Learning + subscription has grown to include the enhanced version, which provides access to more than 140 hours of craft skill training. This includes electrical, mechanical, maintenance, instrumentation, math, and science. We now have a very well-rounded offering in this subscription model. If you are interested in uplifting your subscription to include the craft skill offering, we offer that as well.

The Bottom Line

Could your company or any of your employees benefit from having access to the items below in one easy yearly subscription?

30 SELF-PACED E-LEARNING COURSES

Global library consisting of more than 30 courses across eight technologies, with more courses added all the time.

11 HYBRID VIRTUAL CLASSROOM SESSIONS

Modularized virtual lectures, lab experience demonstrations, simulations, and demonstration videos. Office hours are available for small group coaching to enhance learning concepts.

MORE THAN 140 HOURS OF CRAFT SKILL SELF-PACED LESSONS

Craft skills self-paced lessons, including but not limited to:

• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Instrumentation & Control
• Maintenance Equipment
• Operational Excellence
• Math and Science

Upgrade Your Teams and Operations Today!

If you're looking for a way to enhance your employees' skills and improve your company's competitive edge, consider our Learning + and Learning + Enhanced subscriptions. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your company bridge the skills gap!

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