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Georgia Quick Start
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Quick Start is nationally recognized for providing High-Quality Training Services at no cost to new or expanding businesses in Georgia. Since 1967, Quick Start has provided customized training for over 150,000 employees for more than 2,000 businesses throughout the state. It has also been singled out by Fortune, Training and Site Selection magazines for its effectiveness in providing the most comprehensive and advanced training in the nation.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN QUICK START TRAINING?
Some of the elements of Quick Start training include the following:

* TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS - Frist, we'll conduct an in-depth analysis of the jobs within your company, examine your needs and develop recommendations of the training that will be required.

* DETAILED TRAINING PLAN - This document will give you a description of the training services and training schedule that will be custom-designed to meet your company's needs.

* HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING - We use advanced instructional technologies to create programs designed just for you. For example, we offer computer-based training, interactive multimedia, award-winning corporate and industrial video productions and a mobile automated manufacturing training lab that brings programmable logic controller (PLC) training to your site.

* EXPERT TRAINING STAFF - In addition to our instructors, we have specialists in manufacturing and business technologies, instrcutional designers, computer experts, video production technicians and other professionals who create and deliver the best training in the country.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR QUICK START TRAINING?
Quick Start provides training for all types of companies, some of which include:

* Manufacturing Operations
* Warehousing and Distribution Centers
* National and International Corporate Headquarters
* Information Technologies and Customer Service Operations

WHAT KINDS OF TRAINING DOES QUICK START PROVIDE?
Quick Start training covers two comprehensive areas: manufacturing and service training. Businesses are eligible for training in all segments.

QUICK START'S MANUFACTURING TRAINING IS DIVIDED INTO SIX SEGMENTS:

1) COMPANY ORIENTATION
- This segment is designed to train employees in company history, culture, organizational structure as well as products and services.

2) CORE SKILLS - These programs cover everything from blueprint reading and precision measurement to safety procedures and manufacturing processes.

3) JOB-SPECIFIC SKILLS - Employees learn to operate the customized process equipment in your plant. They may be trained in computerized numerical controls (CNC), solid-state moter controls, PLCs and distributive control systems (DCS). We provide training in manufacturing technologies such as robotics and sensory devices. Maintenance technicians can be trained in predictive and preventive maintenance. Plus, our Maintenance Skills Assessment and Training helps your company improve employees' skills in mechanical and electrical maintenance.

4) PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCEMENT - This is designed to teach employees total quality management (TQM), ISO 9000, problem solving, Just-In-Time inventory control and other techniques for increasing productivity.

5) EMPLOYEE INVOLEMENT - In this segment, employees learn the skills required for managing or working in a team environment. Some of the training includes interpersonal skills, developing self-directed teams, creating a high performance work culture and designing your vision.

6) HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT - This includes training in areas such as managing change, train-the-trainer and leadership.

QUICK START'S SERVICE TRAINING IS DIVIDED INTO SIX SEGMENTS:

1) COMPANY ORIENTATION
- This segment is designed to train employees in company history, culture, organizational structure and services. Emphasis is placed on identifying customers, service standards and markets.

2) CUSTOMER SERVICE - These programs teach employees the elements of quality service and highlight key customer expectations. Employees identify their customers and learn strategies for enhancing service.

3) INTERACTION SKILLS - Employees receive specialized training in how to take charge of customer interactions and deliver quality service.

4) PRODUCT INFORMATION TRAINING - This portion of the training teaches employees about your company's products and services.

5) JOB PROCEDURES - This training covers specific job tasks and working methods such as records management, computer skills and office automation.

6) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - In this segment, employees learn to enhance certain business skills such as writing, valuing cultural diversity, business ethics and creating a professional image.

IS QUICK START TRAINING CUSTOM-DESIGNED?
Yes. We understand that every company is unique. That's why we design training to meet the specific needs of your company.

HOW IS THE TRAINING DELIVERED?
We've designed Quick Start to be flexible and to respond immediately to your company's needs. Training can take place at your facility or at a location arranged by Quick Start. Our schedules are also very flexible. The bottom line is, we'll accommodate your needs in every way.

DOES QUICK START PROVIDE PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING?
Yes. Designed as a screening tool, this preliminary training gives you the opportunity to preview the skills, aptitudes and work habits of your prospective employees before you hire them.

WHO IS YOUR MAIN POINT OF CONTACT?
Every company that takes part in our training works with a Certified Economic Development Trainer (CEDT). The CEDTs are located at one of the Georgia Deparment of Technical and Adult Education's 32 technical colleges. Your point of contact for Coosa Valley Technical College would be either Pete McDonald or Jim Powell. With your CEDT, you can count on personalized attention, local management and a single, accessible point of contact.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU'VE COMPLETED THE START-UP TRAINING?
We believe training is an ongoing process. That's why we provide your company with the capbility for ongoing training. What's more, we've designed Quick Start around the 32 technical colleges and four affiliated colleges throughout the state - so we're never far away if you need us.

WHO HAS USED QUICK START'S SERVICES?

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM QUICK START.
Quick Start provides High-Quality Training A No Cost that's customized for your company. We've structured every aspect of Quick Start to provide you with the flexibility and responsiveness you're looking for. And we have a delivery system that's set up to meet all of your needs.

We're always available to answer any questions, explain our program in more detail and discuss specifics as they relate to your business. If you'd like to find out how Quick Start can help your company prosper in Georgia, call Pete McDonald at 706-295-6960 or Jim Powell at 706-295-6961.