Workforce Development, Education and Recruitment Pilot Program Expands Candidate Access to Hourly Positions
CHARLESTON, Tenn., Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Wacker Chemical Company, with operations here, is honoring hourly team members enrolled in the company's novel technical operations program (TOP). This innovative recruiting program is a strategic initiative developed by Wacker-Charleston's Human Resources (HR) Training and Development Department to broaden the pool to identify career-oriented candidates without high school diplomas to fill hourly roles within the company. The company pays TOP trainees while they attend classes to prepare for the HiSET™ program for high school equivalency testing to earn their high school diplomas.
- "The TOP program is a genuine win-win, providing Wacker with great employees and new career opportunities not previously available for members of our community.
- Cleveland State Community College's Workforce Development program trains over 500 people each year, many of whom do not have a high school diploma.
- "Wacker-Charleston's TOPs program is made possible by partnering with Cleveland State's Adult Education Program and serves as a model for employers throughout the state in meeting education and workforce training needs."
- And, through the strong collaboration with Randstad and our adult education partners: Cleveland State Community College Adult Education Program and the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Adult Education Program, this initiative is a trifecta for our company, our TOPs program team members, and society."