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title: "Swagelok: Helping Provide That Extra Source of Brainpower"
description: There's pressure when it comes to your retiring workforce and the training that is involved for new and established staff. Let Swagelok help relieve that pressure with helping build you an effective training program.
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# [Swagelok: Helping Provide That Extra Source of Brainpower](https://edmontonsolutions.swagelok.com/blog/swagelok-helping-provide-that-extra-source-of-brainpower)

 Written by [Katie Reid](https://edmontonsolutions.swagelok.com/blog/author/katie-reid) | Thu, Aug 30, 2018 @ 19:08 PM

*Up to 50% of skilled workers could retire withing the next 10 years - we can help relieve that pressure*

*Building an effective training program can help maintain the skills of your experienced workforce and assist your new staff in getting up to speed. Let us help with our **free resource, “Three Steps to Building an Effective Plant Training Program."*

Did you know last year alone Swagelok helped train approximately 40,000 individuals on their plant’s fluid systems? If you weren't one of them, we can assist you today. 

**Building an effective training program**

Not sure on where to start in building an effective training program for your plant and operations? Here is a quick overview on our [**free download**](https://www.swagelok.com/brainpower):

- How to meet the varied needs of your labour force  
  (*Step 1: "Don't leave anyone out"*)
- Questions to ask when looking for a training provider   
  (*Step 2: "Look for experienced instructors"*)
- The proper follow-up for your people after training   
  (*Step 3: "Manage the 'forgetting curve' "*)
- Bonus tips for each step

Learn more about our training offerings, [get in touch](https://edmontonsolutions.swagelok.com/ask) today. 

Additional resources:

- [New Training Centre Has Plenty Of Room For Learning](https://edmontonvalve.swagelok.com/blog/new-training-center-has-plenty-of-room-for-learning)
- [Swagelok Services Relieve the Other Kind of Pressure](https://edmontonsolutions.swagelok.com/blog/swagelok-services-relieve-the-other-kind-of-pressure)
- [Seek Suppliers That Help You Prepare for Recovery](https://edmontonsolutions.swagelok.com/blog/seek-suppliers-that-help-you-prepare-for-recovery)

 

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