Some of those studies took place at a local coffee shop, where discussion also included career tracks, life experiences and the stock market. This program is unlike most other college experiences. It's not even like regular graduate school. There is some serious executive horsepower in the class, and that in itself makes for some very lively and fascinating class discussions. Midha, also a Caterpillar employee, works in operations at the Large Engine Plant in Lafayette.
Most students receive support or reimbursement from their employers.
I like to learn new things, and since I've been successful in what I do, I want to be even more successful. We have, for example, computer kiosks on the shop floor for our technicians to use. Caterpillar encourages employees to be the drivers in their career development. When a person takes his or her own time to improve educationally, it tells us a great deal about an individual's motivation and interests. At the end of the day, further education will directly or indirectly help the employee's career.