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YOUR SMALL BUSINESS PARTNER
As small businesses struggle to attract and retain a skilled workforce, employee training and development is more important than ever. Yet time, budget, and resources are often in short supply. Tooling U-SME can help.
YOUR FOCUS IS GROWTH OURS IS TRAINING
Whether you are looking for quick-start, predefined learning for standard job roles or access to over 600, self-paced, online classes for moving your organization forward, Tooling U-SME delivers versatile, competency-based learning and development solutions to the manufacturing community.
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Online Classes
We have nearly 600 online classes that cover in-demand topics including Machining, Welding, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Engineering, Additive, Robotics, Smart Manufacturing, and more.
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Instructor-Led Classes
Training from instructors with vast experience in manufacturing incorporates hands-on learning with industrial-level training equipment for a real-world experience.
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Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeships
Pair on-the-job training with related training instruction (RTI) using Tooling U-SME online classes to provide guided learning paths for educators and industry.
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Assessments
Determine what individuals already know and what they need to learn so you can effectively train to fill knowledge gaps.
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