Lean Certificate Series: Another Option for Lean Training
Manufacturing companies throughout Massachusetts are realizing that
the road to improving their competitiveness must include implementing
lean manufacturing methodologies. Lean manufacturing maximizes value
added activities and drives out waste. This road starts with training
and education - one must first learn before being able to use and implement.
The Massachusetts MEP is once again partnering with the Associated
Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) to offer another viable option for
lean training and education: the AIM/Mass MEP Lean Certificate Series.
This option helps companies satisfy numerous lean training needs:
Educates a small pilot group of managers/employees
Brings new employees up to speed with current employees who've already
received lean training
Provides for small companies who do not have enough participants
within their company to support conducting lean workshops in house
Helps individuals sustain other certifications by earning continuing
education units (CEU's)
Provides a Certificate in Lean Manufacturing
Provides a growth and development opportunity to satisfy individual
employee development plans
Opens up networking opportunities for implementing lean
Provides scheduling flexibility - same sessions offered several
times at various locations; attend the entire series or choose to
attend one or two particular courses for a more limited training focus
For small companies of 50 employees or less, the Lean Certificate Series
is now supported by the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Express
Program. This allows small companies to receive reimbursement of 50%
of the cost of the series. The approval process is quick, and can be
done online via their web site at http://www.detma.org.
To learn more about the Lean Certificate Series and/or to register,
visit the Mass MEP web site http://www.massmep.org
and click on "Upcoming Events."
