Training 101: the importance of on-the-job training
Category Commercial and Industrial News
In an age in which job security is less and less common, a study cited by BusinessTech has revealed that a high percentage of South African workers would be eager to retrain in a different field. According to the study, roughly seven out of every ten people would be open to training that would allow them to enter a new field and change the trajectory of their careers.
Offering training programmes, whether internal or external, is a great way to attract and retain talented staff members, give back to communities and ensure a more just, equitable world going forward. The case studies that follow showcase an array of companies around the globe that are helping both themselves and their employees to get ahead by offering high-quality training.
Amazon: Upskilling for the future
There can be no doubt that automation is already drastically changing the list of jobs in demand around the world. Amazon has pledged to get ahead of technological disruption and empower workers who are at risk of being made redundant as automation continues to evolve. With this goal in mind, the company has pledged $700 million to offer their workers access to both internal and external training programmes. A great example of the internal offerings is Amazon Technical Academy, which helps to upskill non-technical staff in all things technical. A further example is Amazon's Machine Learning University, where those who already have a tech background can become versed in machine learning.
Over and above this, Amazon Apprenticeship provides both classroom learning and on-the-job training. These internal investments aim to upskill 100 000 employees in the USA alone by 2025.
Schneider: Training for employees and outsiders
In Schneider Electric's own words, "E-chievement starts with Schneider Electric University". Anyone - whether or not they work for Schneider - has access to over 200 free e-learning courses. The courses, which are of a technical and highly useful nature, include subjects such as "Alternative Power Generation Technologies", "A Four-Step to a Comprehensive Energy Management Action Plan" and "Battery Safety and Environmental Concerns", amongst hundreds of others.
One might wonder why Schneider makes these free courses available not only to their staff but to everybody. According to Schneider, this offering is available as part of the company's "commitment to the new energy world". The company believes that once people are empowered with this knowledge, they can help to create a healthier world.
Shoprite: Expanding skills and reducing unemployment
Closer to home, South Africa's much-loved grocery brand Shoprite has embarked on an ongoing drive to reduce unemployment. According to Shoprite Holdings' website, the company has, to date, dedicated R491 million and 3.5 million hours to staff training. In addition, for the 2019 academic year alone, the company spent R16.2 million on bursaries. Shoprite believes that developing people's skills is a way of driving its own business and the economy as a whole. The company's sizeable contribution to skills development has transformed life for many young South Africans.
Unilever: Opening the doors to tomorrow's success
Unilever firmly believes that young people have the power to be catalysts for change and innovation. In line with this belief, their Future Leaders Programme offers those accepted two to four years of accelerated development and experience in an array of fields across the company. When applying, graduates can choose from an array of fields from marketing and human resources to financial management and accounting. While this training opportunity is exclusive and only accessible to those with a Bachelor's Degree, it provides candidates with an invaluable blend of training and work experience.
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Author: 3Cube Property Solutions
