In today’s tight labor market, employers need a variety of tools to assemble a skilled workforce. Grand Rapids Community College’s Business & Technical Training department is dedicated to partnering with West Michigan businesses to build training solutions.

Training is an expensive proposition if it doesn’t transfer back to the job. We deliver customized, industry-driven training to ensure your dollars have a direct impact on your bottom line.

When it comes to designing your company’s training solutions, we offer a full range of expertise: CAD/microcomputer, ISO 9001/ QS 9000, team/leadership skills, quality applications, lean concepts, plastic injection molding, machining, and manufacturing job skills.

Our Mission

Business and Technical Training (B&TT) is a customer-driven organization committed to a long-term leadership and resource role in innovative workforce development through result-oriented training and services.

Training at the Applied Technology Center is Smart Business

Never before in our history has the need for a strong and vibrant workforce been so important. Business & Technical Training is dedicated to providing the competitive edge essential for our continued economic success and future community growth.

Over the past 10 years, the Applied Technology Center (ATC) has become a nationally recognized resource with:

• 280,000 square feet dedicated to workforce development
• 12,000 people served per week
• 575 computers with internet access
• 550 machine tools
• Distance learning labs
• Teleconferencing technologies
• Conference services
• World-class restaurant

Business & Technical Training Makes Perfect Sense

Convenient

You are able to bring your workforce up-to-speed quickly by training them all at once, right at the workplace. We bring the training to you, including materials and an instructor who has already completed many hours of research and development on the course topic.

Cost Effective

B&TT and the ATC are centrally located in downtown Grand Rapids. Parking is provided.

Customized

No wasted time wading through material that doesn’t apply to your specific needs. B&TT
customizes existing courses to meet the needs
of your organization.

Training On-site is Simply Ideal

Needs Analysis

We help you determine specific outcomes that benefit your organization. Based on your needs analysis, course(s) are adapted to meet your
organizational training goals.

Delivery

B&TT provides all necessary materials, and
our instructors conduct courses at your work
site based on your employees’ schedules.

Impact

After courses have been completed, B&TT
evaluates how they have met your
organization’s needs.

Testimonials