Solution Southern State's Center for Business and Industry, in conjunction with the College's Engineering Department, developed a unique program in response to Crysteco's needs. Employees' math skills were assessed and subsequently the College's Adult Basic Literacy Program and the Mathematics Department provided some employees with remedial instruction. Rotating training sessions accommodate complex employee work schedules. Results Since Summer 1997 training sessions have been met exceptionally high enthusiasm. Mathematics remediation enabled all participants to share a common skill levels.
Employees can obtain a certificate in either production or maintenance.
The technical training courses form a core which can applied toward the completion of an Associate Degree.