LCC SERVES AS A SPRINGBOARD FOR WORKFORCE TRAINING
By Dr. Margaret Hamilton | President, Lane Community College
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Since becoming the seventh president of Lane Community College, I have been energized to learn about the growing variety of businesses and industries in the Eugene area. I want to support their efforts through a renewed focus on workforce training.
Helping train new and existing employees in the workforce is a personal passion. I came to Eugene after 30 years at New Jersey community colleges, where I built strong relationships with businesses and industries. Through collaborations with local health systems, I was able to develop online health information technology training that increased the supply of qualified coders and technicians for regional healthcare providers. I also fostered relationships in the technology sector that provide training in advanced manufacturing, robotics and information technology. Fitting training to employer needs is a unique talent of community colleges everywhere. We are able to focus locally and move quickly to train tomorrow’s workforce. Lane first offered customized training in the early 1990s for companies like Symantec and Sony. Over the years, the college developed basic workplace skills programs for Newood Display Fixture Manufacturing, PW Pipe and others. When the economy tanked, Lane pulled out all the stops to accommodate a huge enrollment surge. Our employer training program gradually transitioned from individually tailored programs to standardized industry training. These programs continue to be high-quality options, but today’s businesses also need personalized training to improve employee productivity. The Customized Training Department at Lane’s Small Business Development Center is the launch pad for workplace training. To boost our services, we are adding staff, such as Michael Fuller, our new SBDC deputy director, who comes to us with 19 years of experience at Intel Corporation, as well as a new director for business relations. Meanwhile, we’re excited by requests from regional medical centers, diesel manufacturers, food and beverage manufacturers, brewers and others to build a qualified workforce. As I meet more local leaders, I am excited by the opportunities in this area. Lane is ready to help employers save on expenses by providing access to more locally available training, offer ongoing entry-level training for non-skilled employees, and design industry specific skills training in the workplace. Lane is the perfect partner to help. Let’s get acquainted! |
Looking for a solution to locally available job training?
Connect with the team at Lane’s Small Business Development Center at
541-463-6200 or go online: lanesbdc.com
541-463-6200 or go online: lanesbdc.com
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