Customized Training for Your Workforce

Partner with GOCC to Upskill, Retain, and Grow Your Team

At Glen Oaks Community College, Workforce Development and Community Education delivers training solutions that help employers in St. Joseph County and across the region solve real-time challenges, improve processes, and upskill their workforce.

Whether you’re onboarding new staff, updating skills to meet customer demands, or building leadership capacity, our team partners with you to design and deliver customized training that fits your people, your goals, and your schedule.

From on-site delivery to hands-on labs at our state-of-the-art facilities, Glen Oaks provides the flexibility and expertise you need to strengthen your team—today and into the future.

Why Choose Customized Training?

Customized training is ideal when:

  • Employees need new skills to meet customer or compliance requirements
  • You prefer flexible, on-site or hybrid delivery options
  • You’re expanding operations or hiring new staff
  • You want to improve quality, productivity, or safety
  • You’re aiming to boost morale and show your commitment to employee growth

Our training is designed to solve real problems—on your timeline and at your location.

Training Topics We Offer

Glen Oaks delivers hands-on training in the skills your team needs today. Below are some of our most requested training topics. All training can be tailored to your team’s experience level, work environment, and operational goals.

Leadership & Supervisory
Skills

  • Understanding leadership and communication styles
  • Conflict management and coaching for performance
  • Motivating teams and setting performance goals

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Professional & Communication
Skills

  • Time and stress management
  • Teamwork and proactive listening

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Quality & Continuous
Improvement

  • Six Sigma (Yellow, Green, and Black Belt)
  • Lean manufacturing and 5S
  • Core Tools (APQP, FMEA, SPC, PPAP, MSA)
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Manufacturing & Skilled Trades

  • CNC machining, welding, and electronics
  • Blueprint reading and GD&T
  • 8D problem solving and shop math
  • Robotics

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Safety & Compliance

  • Arc Flash and OSHA 10/30 training
  • Safety awareness for production environment

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Computer & Technology Training

  • Microsoft Office and computer basics
  • Project management software
  • Crystal Reports
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Don't see what you need? We regularly develop custom training in new areas. Just ask.

How It Works

Our team will:

  1. Assess your needs through site visits or consultations
  2. Design training that’s customized to your people, tools, and goals
  3. Deliver training on-site, on-campus, or online—when it works best for your team
  4. Evaluate outcomes to ensure you see measurable results

We also help businesses leverage funding opportunities, such as the Michigan New Jobs Training Program and Going PRO Talent Fund, to offset training costs.

 

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Whether you're addressing a specific challenge or planning ahead for workforce development, Glen Oaks is your training partner.

Grant funding may be available for those whose application is approved. Ask to learn more.

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Kristine Stevens Director Workforce Development & Community Education
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Eric Pschigoda Coordinator of Workforce Development & Community Education
 

FAQs

Q: Can training happen at my business location?
A: Yes. We offer on-site training as well as options at our campus or online.

Q: Can I customize the length and content of training sessions?
A: Absolutely. We’ll work with you to meet your operational schedule and learning outcomes.

Q: Are there grants available to help fund training?
A: Yes. Programs like the Michigan New Jobs Training Program and Going PRO Talent Fund may apply.

Q: How do I know which training is right for my team?
A: Contact us for a consultation. We’ll assess your needs and recommend a plan.