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Workforce Development

Training teams from the shop floor to the C-suite for long-term growth

The modern manufacturing landscape faces a variety of challenges, one of them being an ageing workforce, on the verge of retirement. As a result, manufacturing is facing a true transition with older workers retiring and not enough younger workers interested in a career in manufacturing. In fact, research shows that 27 percent of manufacturing workers are over the age of 55. In addition, keeping and retaining good talent can be a challenge in today's economy. This may be especially daunting for smaller manufacturers who may not know where to turn to for customized training. However, with the right workforce development training, you can shape today’s workforce into a skilled manufacturing workforce for tomorrow .

As a trusted advisor to small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in California, R4I's workforce development programs work with individual employers to develop the customized solutions they need. R4I offers training programs and certifications for whatever training your manufacturing business is looking for — from technical and vocation skill-building to Lean and Six Sigma training, and more!

Train Your Manufacturing Workforce for the Future With R4I’s Workforce Development Programs

The modern manufacturing landscape faces a variety of challenges, one of them being an ageing workforce, on the verge of retirement. As a result, manufacturing is facing a true transition with older workers retiring and not enough younger workers interested in a career in manufacturing. In fact, research shows that 27 percent of manufacturing workers are over the age of 55. In addition, keeping and retaining good talent can be a challenge in today's economy. This may be especially daunting for smaller manufacturers who may not know where to turn to for customized training. However, with the right workforce development training, you can shape today’s workforce into a skilled manufacturing workforce for tomorrow.
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By working with R41, you can expedite the application process.

Partnered With the California Employment Training Panel (ETP)

R41 has partnered with the California Employment Training Panel (ETP) to offset the cost of bringing its high-quality, customized, on-site training to your manufacturing facility. Since its inception, ETP has supplied over a billion dollars to businesses and helps hundreds of customers every year reach their workforce development goals. Through our partnership, R41 has leveraged over $40 million worth of ETP funding for manufacturing job training.

By working with R41, you can expedite the application process. As a multiple-employer contractor, manufacturers can process an eligibility form within minutes - instead of months.

Do you have a unique training request?

All of R41’s workforce development programs are client-driven, so our experts will design a program based on the specific training or certification you need! 

For an in-depth guide to R41’s consulting and training services, check out our flyer!

Ready to Provide Your Workforce With Skilled Manufacturing Training?

Are you interested in training your workforce for the future? R41 is ready to help!

There are certain eligibility requirements to apply for California ETP funding, including:

Companies must:

  • Have a facility located in California
  • Pay into California unemployment insurance fund
  • Be a priority industry (manufacturers automatically qualify)

Employees must:

  • Be full-time, W-2 employees
  • Meet ETP wage requirements (varies by county)
  • Not be currently enrolled in another ETP-funded training program

Workforce Training from Manufacturing Experts

You'll receive state-of-the-art workforce training from certified experts in their field. R4I has dozens of experts on-hand, all of whom have decades of experience in their respective fields. And, if you have a unique request? R4I will bring in subject matter experts to give your workers the expertise you need.

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Customized Solutions For Manufacturers

R4I’s workforce development experts will work with you to address your specific training requirements and provide customized solutions for your needs. Our expert team will determine a curriculum, training schedule, and delivery method (remote or on-site) specifically customized for you.

Manufacturing Training
Targeted to Your Needs

R4I experts offer a great variety of training programs for manufacturing employees.
Here are a few of our more sought-after programs:

Continuous Improvement Solutions

  • Lean Manufacturing Methodologies
  • Six Sigma
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Supply Chain Management

Quality Management Systems

  • Implementing Quality Standards ( ISO 9001, AS9100, TS16949, etc.)
  • Quality Inspection and Quality Auditing
  • FDA Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
  • Safe Food Quality (SFQ)

Manufacturing Skills

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Shop Math & Blueprint
  • Soldering
  • CAD/CAM & Solidworks

Technical and Vocational Skill Building

  • Leadership Development
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Marketing and Sales
  • Goal Planning & Strategic Planning Skills
  • Microsoft Office, Enterprise Resource Planning, eCommerce
  • And, much more!

Ready to Provide Your Workforce With Skilled Manufacturing Training?

Please complete this form and a member of our team will reach out shortly to schedule your no-cost meeting.