Transformative workforce education and skills development programs
Bringing 50+ years of collective industrial experience to the table, our team at InStride designs industry- and role-driven workforce education programs that deliver bottom-line results for your business and career growth for your people.
Challenges
Results
How it works
Career Education Path
Tackling the most pressing talent challenges in the manufacturing & industrial sectors
InStride Strategic Enterprise Education™ programs drive profound outcomes in these ways:
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The looming labor shortage +
93%
longer retention than non-participants
20%
of applicants cite education programs as the primary reason for applying
3-5X
return on every dollar invested
3X
faster promotion rate for participants than non-participants
How InStride drives real-world employee and business success
Workforce education that drives real employee and business success
Top-tier academic institutions known to deliver outcomes for working adults
SOCIAL Impact
Business Impact
See the roadmap to aligning your employee, business and administrative needs
How InStride's Strategic Enterprise Education™ programs work
Flexible learning options tailored to your business and learners' needs
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Comprehensive employee engagement and support
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Best-in-class, personalized learner experience
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Simplified implementation with detailed reporting metrics
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See what a career education path looks like for your workforce
See what a Career Education Path
looks like for your workforce
Smart Quality Assurance Manager
Operational Excellence | Project Management | Change Management | Client Management
Course
Certificate
Degree
Stackable
Skill requirements
Baseline skills requirements
Critical thinking needs
Leadership needs
Manual inspection
Project management
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Cross-functional communication
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Technical communication
Advanced training
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Clear and concise communication
Illustrative learning pathway
Foundational skills attainment
Experienced skills attainment
Total Quality Fundamentals
Delivering science excellent
Project Management and Integration
Medical
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It's estimated that there will be 2.5M unfilled positions in U.S. industrial markets by 2025.
Skills development in high-demand +
62% of workers under 40 are looking to advance their skills to keep pace with technology.
The high cost of turnover +
It costs 40% of a frontline worker's salary to backfill a position, jumping to 60% for higher-skilled labor.
Enhance diversity, equity and inclusion +
Break down barriers by providing equal access and opportunity to life-changing education.
Build more prosperous communities +
Allow employees to share the transformative power of education with family members for intergenerational impact.
Reduce the student debt load +
Give employees a chance to learn and grow their careers without having to incur insurmountable debt.
2.5 unfilled positions by 2025 in the industrial markets in the U.S and estimated 6M globally.
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62% of workers under 40 are looking to advance their skills to keep pace with technology.
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40% of frontline position’s yearly salary to backfill and 60% for higher skilled labor positions.
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Proprietary software designed to ease and expedite program launches and track program success, leading to improved governance and efficiency
Holistic program integration spanning both direct bill and tuition reimbursement
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The Piston Group is accelerating the path to achievement for employees by rolling out its Future-Ready Education Program.
Igniting workforce education at Piston Group
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Quality control optimization
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Communication
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Process and technology optimization
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Root cause analysis
Advanced skills attainment
Quality control optimization
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Communication
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Process and technology optimization
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Root cause analysis
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Applied Lean Leadership
Advanced skills attainment
Stackable
Client management
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Strategic thinking
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Business process optimization
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Operation excellence
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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Six Sigma Black Belt
Technical Communication
Project Management and Integration
Consumer Behavior
Electrical Engineering (BS)
Engineering Management (BSE)
Mechanical Engineering (BS)
Applied Lean Leadership
Advanced Certificate in Management
Quality, Reliability, and Statistical Engineering (MEng)
Systems Engineering (MEng)
Sustainability
Rodney Grover, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at InStride, and Gordon Fournier, Chief Operating & Financial Officer at the Piston Group, discuss workforce strategies that address talent challenges.
Vinnie Johnson
Founder and Chairman, Piston Group
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Client management
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Strategic thinking
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Business process optimization
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Operation excellence
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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Six Sigma Black Belt
Technical Communication
Consumer Behavior
Electrical Engineering (BS)
Engineering Management (BSE)
Mechanical Engineering (BS)
Sustainability
Advanced Certificate in Management
Quality, Reliability, and Statistical Engineering (MEng)
Systems Engineering (MEng)
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Top-tier academic institutions known to deliver outcomes for working adults
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Learning options for all employees
Paths to a degree:
Ensure all of your employees can access their bachelor’s degree program of choice by earning credit and boosting their GPA.
Technology courses and certifications:
Upskill employees to fill some of your organization’s most critical roles in a short amount of time.
Bachelor’s and graduate degrees:
Access top online degree programs and certificates with proven outcomes for working adults.
High school diplomas:
Provide employees who did not complete their high school education the opportunity to earn their diploma through a supportive online completion program.
English language learning:
Support a diverse range of employees by offering courses that allow students to master the English language in the context of their job role.
English language learning
Support a diverse range of employees by offering courses that allow students to master the English language in the context of their job role.
High school diplomas
Provide employees who didn't complete their high school education the opportunity to earn their diploma through a supportive online completion program.
Flexible paths to admission
Let all employees meet transfer credit requirements for Bachelor's degree programs by allowing them to enroll in associate degree programs, single courses from accredited universities, and alternative admissions programs.
Technology courses and certifications
Upskill employees to fill your organization's most critical roles in cybersecurity, cloud computing, data management, project management, and more.
Associate, bachelor's, graduate degrees
Access top online degree programs and certificates from academic instituions that deliver proven outcomes for working adults.
Associate, bachelor's, graduate degrees
Access top online degree programs and certificates from academic instituions that deliver proven outcomes for working adults.
Learning options for all employees
Technology courses and certifications
Upskill employees to fill your organization's most critical roles in cybersecurity, cloud computing, data management, project management, and more.
Flexible paths to admission
Let all employees meet transfer credit requirements for Bachelor's degree programs by allowing them to enroll in associate degree programs, single courses from accredited universities, and alternative admissions programs.
High school diplomas
Provide employees who did not complete their high school education the opportunity to earn their diploma through a supportive online completion program.
English language learning
Support a diverse range of employees by offering courses that allow students to master the English language in the context of their job role.
See the roadmap to aligning your employee, business and administrative needs
Flexible learning options tailored to your business and learners’ needs
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Comprehensive employee engagement and support
+
Best-in-class, personalized learner experience
+
Simplified implementation with detailed reporting metrics
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How InStride's Strategic Enterprise Education™ programs work
Thousands of learning options with top-tier academic institutions so you can meet any learner where they are in their journey
Industry- and academic-expert designed career education paths tailored to your specific workforce and business goals
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Live, direct-to-learner coaching and training resources for managers and HR administrators
Customized learner engagement with ongoing campaigns, toolkits, webinars and more to maximize learner awareness and participation
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Expertly curated education recommendations based on a learner’s unique needs and goals
Easy for learners to enroll directly, combined with company-branded learner experience and extensive customized resources
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Proprietary software designed to ease and expedite program launches and track program success, leading to improved governance and efficiency
Holistic program integration spanning both direct bill and tuition reimbursement
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Based on InStride's long-term, enterprise partners.
Operations Management - Advanced Manufacturing Processes (AS)
Operations Management - Advanced Manufacturing Processes (AS)