What is Employee Training and Development?

Today’s employees are looking for more from their jobs than just a paycheck. More than 70% of millennials are looking for career growth opportunities; yet, only 2% feel like their employers encourage professional development.

Offering training and development can help retain great employees and benefit from your team’s growing expertise. Strategic employee training and development can help your business be more innovative, develop great leaders, and prepare for industry trends. Here are the various types of employee training and development you might offer, and explain why doing so is a great investment in your team and your business. Read more from the U.S. Chamber >

WHY DO EMPLOYERS INVEST IN SKILL-BASED TRAINING?

The Training and Development Landscape survey explored the current training and development landscape, such as what organizations are offering, how they’re innovating, and what challenges are currently holding them back from further investment or innovation.

Over 3 in 5 employers invest in skill-based training because of the return on investment and the opportunities it provides to directly address skill gaps.

View the full survey >

EXAMPLES OF OUR MEMBERS' WORKFORCE PROGRAMS:

CONNECTING

THE DOTS

At Dot Foods, we are proud to offer Passport to Dot–an experiential learning program geared specifically toward graduating high school seniors looking for their first professional “foot in the door” with a major player in the supply chain industry. Various Dot Foods locations, including our Bear distribution center, offer opportunities in sales, marketing, information technology, accounting, and more. Read more >

FILLING THE SKILLED TRADES GAP

In Delaware and beyond, there is no question that we are facing a shortage of skilled trades professionals.

This is why the Lowe’s Foundation is committed to building a sustainable and inclusive community of skilled tradespeople through its Gable Grants program, representing a $50 million commitment over five years to recruit and train 50,000 new job-ready tradespeople.

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

Did you know that April is National Distracted Driving Awareness month? The Delaware Safety Council hosted a networking breakfast at their office in New Castle on Thursday morning.

What is Employee Training and Development?

WHY DO EMPLOYERS INVEST IN SKILL-BASED TRAINING?

CONNECTING

THE DOTS

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

In Case You Missed It