ICCTA Business/Industry Partnership AwardNominated by Forsheda Engineered Seals This year's recipient, Forsheda Engineered Seals of Vandalia, was nominated by Kaskaskia College. "With Kaskaskia's help, Forsheda has designed a customized training program to improve the company's productivity and the versatility of its employees," noted ICCTA executive director Gary Davis. ![]() Kaskaskia College trustee Jim Beasley (right) presents representatives of Forsheda Engineered Seals with ICCTA's Business/Industry Partnership Award. "The training strengthens the economy of the district and all of southern Illinois," he said. Since 1996, Kaskaskia has provided specialized instruction at the Forsheda site. One-fourth of plant employees have completed basic computer training; prior to the partnership, workers would have been sent out-of-state for classes. In addition, Kaskaskia has developed a new electro-mechanical technician program in response to the impeding retirement of veteran Forsheda employees. "Working together has provided a win-win situation," says Forsheda general manager Bill Feld. "We have benefitted through employee skill-building, resulting in increased production and decreased downtime." For additional information on ICCTA's Business/ Industry Partnership Award, please contact Kim Villanueva at 217-528-2858, ext. 1. |