To meet the challenges of work force development, companies need to develop a strong talent strategy to develop employee skills, capabilities and even their social and emotional skills. A company’s growth and progress are intrinsically tied to the betterment of its employees. It’s time for companies to expand their learning budgets and commit to reskilling their workforce.

Although a lot of jobs can be “learned by doing” in the first phase of employment, the quick trainings won’t sustain employees for long. The demand for fresh skills and knowledge is constant and staying ahead of the curve is vital to companies. Learning and development of employees is paramount to longevity and essential for the achievement of business goals and priorities.

Learning and development can no longer be confined to the annual employee training session or even days. Continuous learning ensures that your employees remain adaptable in the ever-changing world of business.

Developing employees leads to:

1. Retention and attraction of talent
2. Increased employee engagement
3. Skill gaps being filled
4. Increased moral and job satisfaction
5. Employees who can adapt to change easily
6. A culture of continuous learning
7. Business growth
8. A company full of future leaders

One such way to develop talent within your organization is through micro-credentials. These skill-based courses or bundles of courses add a skill to an employee’s repertoire, quickly and cost -effectively. Skills like engineering blueprint reading, accounting, human resources, event planning, sales or even social media and digital marketing are in-demand and available at GCC. For more information about GCC’s micro-credentials, visit www.genesee.edu/academics/degree-opportunities/#micro or contact Amy Slusser at alslusser@genesee.edu.