The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) introduces two new services for the chemical industry – a modernized chemical operations tool and a new career center – that will assist companies in addressing workforce development challenges.
“SOCMA understands the ongoing challenge in finding qualified workers and ensuring that new and existing workers receive quality training. We also realize a new generation of workers is coming into the industry and is looking for a more technologically friendly way of learning and seeking employment opportunities.,” says Jennifer Abril, SOCMA president and CEO.
“SOCMA has provided chemical operations training for many years, but this modernized tool takes learning to a new level with four interactive units, plus a fifth unit that contains 25 additional learning animations,” Abril says. “The new Chemical Operations Training Tool provides quality training, grabs the attention of workers and bolsters content retention. This training program can be utilized as a stand-alone resource or incorporated into existing training processes.”
Each unit is subdivided into chapters that include a summary, instructor guide, learning objectives, table of contents and process equipment animations. Each process equipment animation consists of:
- A vivid 3D animation that conveys appearance, major components and principles of operation.
- An interactive exercise to identify components and their locations.
- Self-assessment exercises to confirm comprehension of operating principles.
The training tool was released to SOCMA members in December and will be available to the industry in March. The SOCMA Career Center is a go-to resource for recruiting workers, simplifying networking between employers and job seekers and lending support in resume writing for a developing workforce, according to the organization.
For more information, visit: www.socma.org
