Corporate and Professional Development Center

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• Going PRO Talent Funds (formerly Skilled Trades Training Fund)

  Going PRO Talent Funds (formerly Skilled Trades Training Fund) program provides competitive awards to employers for training leading to increased employee productivity, and increased competitiveness of Michigan businesses.

  CPD is a longtime training partner with Michigan Works!, business, and industries statewide.

  Going PRO Talent Funds Brochure

• Applied Research and Consulting

  Corporate and Professional Development can offer a multitude of consulting services.  The Corporate & Professional Development Center provides field tested personnel to assist business, industry and the professions in problem solving of many types.

  CPD's association with the College of Engineering Technology affords an ideal environment for applied research and development.  CPD can assist in transforming research into product commercialization.  Professors with extensive industry background, students eager to apply their learning, and computer/laboratory resources can assist you in areas such as design, product/process development, testing, etc.

  For more information:  Applied Research and Consulting

• Corporate Training

  CPD delivers business and industry clients effective workforce development tailored to meet their specific needs.  With a resource base that spans Ferris State University, CPD offers wide-ranging employee development services that includes both focused, individualized training courses and comprehensive employee development strategies.  CPD uses only well qualified instructors to carry forward the Ferris philosophy of practical and applied learning into the workplace.  Training can be delivered on-site, on-campus, or through other creative formats.

  For more information:  Corporate Training

• Heavy Equipment Institute

  The Heavy Equipment Institute is an outreach training program provided through Ferris State University.  These open registration courses deliver effective hands-on training for those working in the trucking and heavy equipment industries. 

  For more information:  Heavy Equipment Institute

• International University Professional Services

  Ferris State University offers services to assist international institutions in developing successful domestic partnerships for curriculum development, faculty and staff education, consulting, visit coordination, and training programs.

  For more information:  International University Professional Services

• Manufacturing Institute

  The Manufacturing Institute is an outreach training program provided through Ferris State University that targets today's industry needs.  These courses integrate learning and practice to effectively build knowledge and skills for manufacturing professionals at any level. 

  For more information:  Manufacturing Institute

• Mini MBA

  The Mini MBA Management and Leadership Development program is ideal for business professionals who seek to effectively refresh their skills and knowledge in current management and Leadership practices.  The Mini MBA will also provide employees, whose talents have promoted them into a management track, an applied understanding of business concepts and practices that can help them succeed as leaders.  Experienced College of Business faculty will lead your participants through this comprehensive and highly customizable program.  Session can be delivered through on-site, on-campus, or mix formats utilizing internet based technologies. 

  For more information:  Mini MBA Management Development Program

• Workforce Development Strategies

  A comprehensive workforce development plan affords a growth strategy for your employees.  The benefits of a sound corporate plan include:

  • A documented map aligned to develop employee talent that maximize your company's strengths.
  • A description of the knowledge and skill levels required for each position.
  • Directions and means for employees to access education and achieve advancement.
  • Defensible assessments that rewards achievement, motivation, and loyalty of your most valued employees.

  For more information:  Comprehensive Workforce Development

• Women in Leadership

  This series will consist of 10 experiential sessions focusing on women and their growing role as leaders in today's business environment.  We will examine issues facing women in business and offer the tools to develop the aspirational plans to manage them.  The series will guide you toward increasing your leadership presence and transforming your current state into one that supports a long-lasting, thriving career.  Throughout this 10-week series you will...

  • Develop skills essential for your success
  • Explore practical solutions to equip you with meaningful ways to overcome common business challenges
  • Expand your performance range through inspiring collaboration with other women that build self-awareness and trust

  For more information: Women in Leadership

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