During a two-day workshop, teams of students are trained in continuous quality improvement techniques, processes and theories for problem solving. Following the training, the student teams focus on a real problem presented to them by businesses and organizations within their communities. Using the tools they have learned, they frame the problem, collect and analyze data, work together to seek solutions and then present their solutions to the business. This all takes place within a week's time and usually occurs at the business site.
Research shows that students learn best when working on real problems within their own communities.
Schools, who want to partner for Woods Quality Center Team training, help identify sponsoring businesses and students for the student teams. The school also provides a School Coordinator who is responsible for student transportation and managing the student's training schedule. If you are a business and are interested in sponsoring a TEAM, or are currently a sponsoring business looking for assistance with identifying a project, please contact Gary Nesteby or Scott Nicols . Woods Quality Center Student Teams 2001 School Business Project Description Kennedy High School Cedar Rapids Comm.