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1.  Does AGMA have instructors who will teach courses in my plant?
Yes, we offer an In-Plant Basic Course taught by experienced industry professionals who can bring the complete course on gear manufacturing into your plant, teaching your employees on your machines.  The In-Plant Basic Course is the same curriculum taught in AGMA's very popular Training School for Gear Manufacturing in Chicago.

The benefit of having the course taught in your plant is: 1) you can send as many employees as you need to without incurring extra fees for instructors or travel and lodging. You can target  attendance to match your employees' learning needs.  2) You can work with the instructor to customize the curriculum to your specific requirements and type of equipment.  3) "Hands-on" sessions can be added as needed.

The In-Plant Basic Course has been successful for large companies and small companies alike.  Companies such as Fairfield Manufacturing and Star-SU have been enthusiastic about their experience.  The course can be tailored to suit your needs, adjusted to the skill level of your employees focused on your equipment and, best of all, timed to suit your convenience.  To bring the Basic Course to your plant, please e-mail Leslie Jones.

2.  Who is the typical student in the AGMA Training School for Gear Manufacturing?
The typical student for the AGMA Training School is a machine operator in a gear manufacturing facility.  We require that the employees who participate have six months experience and are familiar with basic shop safety procedures.  In addition to machine operators, others who have attended the weeklong Training School include sales engineers, marketing personnel, company presidents, and employees of PR firms.

This School focuses on both the theory and practice of gear manufacturing. The instructors have all worked in the industry and are seasoned professionals.  Classes are kept to fewer than 20 participants so that each person is able to freely interact with the instructors with the objective of being able to assess their own work and make needed process improvements immediately following training.

3.  Who should I contact regarding teaching a course for AGMA?
AGMA's Education Council is interested in building its education and training program.  If you are able to help develop the curriculum and teach a course for the industry, we invite you to contact Leslie Jones.

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