+Connect

What is +Connect?

+Connect offers a series of training courses led by live instructors through online video conferencing technology. This technology – sometimes referred to as telepresence – provides participants with the sense of being present in a classroom with the instructor and other students without ever having to leave their job site.

+Connect is ideal for incumbent workers and those in apprenticeship or dual-training programs. With the variety of industry-centered courses, participants can look forward to the following benefits:

• Delivers affordable, high-quality instructor-led trainings
• Offers short-term courses that can be taken from any location, including the job site
• Provides the opportunity to train current employees to meet the skills gap
• Offers courses that lead to academic and industry-related credentials
• Courses combine participants from a number of companies, allowing more flexibility and a variety of trainings to directly meet employer need

What is Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT) Apprenticeship?

Grant monies are available to pay for 75% of books and materials for IMT Apprenticeships.

Companies complete a brief enrollment form for the 18-month or 3,000-hour apprenticeship program and track training hours for participants. Once the on-the-job training (2,736 hours) and related classroom instruction (264 hours) are complete participants receive a Journeyperson card from the Department of Labor.

Call Tricia Simon, Customized Training Representative, for more details at 320-308-5682.