According to Paul Litton of the U.S. Department of Commerce, nearly 100 west Michigan companies operate international subsidiaries and are engaged in formal and permanent relationships with nationals in foreign countries. Other companies ranging from Productivity Point to Herman Miller are beginning to develop integrative, multimedia approaches to deliver training. It also does so more conveniently for learners. Under these projects, the skill development needs of the Michigan workforce are first being identified and, based on those identified needs, training courses, programs, certificates and degrees will be offered by educational providers. The identified providers include Michigan's community colleges, universities, vocational education programs and private sector training and development entities.
Centra software helps create a virtual training classroom.
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