Enhancing workforce development programs is a key mission for technical and community colleges who provide learners with opportunities to enhance their expertise in specific domains relevant to their work.
One such institution recently partnered with THORS eLearning Solutions to supplement their curricula with elearning courses to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their roles and adapt to the evolving demands of their industries.
One of the challenges this institution faced was providing hands-on training, especially when the subject matter involved large machinery or specialized equipment that is difficult to house on campus. Additionally, because the knowledge requirements for learners can be very broad, it has been challenging to cover all necessary topics in a single program. Students often entered these programs with varying levels of prior knowledge, further complicating the learning process. This is where THORS eLearning Solutions became a vital resource.
THORS offers a suite of courses that leverage interactive modules and videos to simulate real-world shop floor environments. These courses allow educators to integrate practical, immersive experiences into their curriculum, supplementing traditional textbooks and materials. THORS courses can be used as virtual labs or as a complementary capstone to reinforce key concepts taught throughout a course.
Use Case Example:
Professor Josh Geschke from Moraine Park Technical College found himself in need of quality resources to teach cylindrical grinding. Despite extensive research, he struggled to find comprehensive information on CNC cylindrical grinding in traditional textbooks. However, upon discovering THORS, he realized it perfectly filled the gap in his syllabus. According to Josh, THORS “material ended up being perfect for what I needed,” providing superior content that surpassed other available resources. This made THORS an ideal solution for delivering specialized training in his workforce development program.
Moreover, partnering with THORS helped to address the challenge of varying levels of student knowledge. With THORS, students were able to pre-learn key concepts by going through the lessons before class, allowing the instructor to focus more on application and discussion rather than traditional lectures. This approach not only bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application but also enhanced the overall effectiveness of the workforce development program by providing accessible, high-quality training tools that helped to prepare these learners for the challenges of modern manufacturing.
THORS eLearning Solutions covers almost all machining needs, providing institutionalized knowledge that fills gaps where traditional resources may fall short. By partnering with THORS, educational institutions can ensure their workforce development programs are comprehensive, engaging, and aligned with industry demands.
