ABC-SEMI Issue, 3 2020

8 Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. TRAINING who may not be used to spending hours at a time in a chair.” The opportunity for workers to be able to ask questions of, and receive responses from, a qualified trainer(s), in a timely manner, is critical to effective training. Online training that does not provide workers with this opportunity, training with no interaction, or delayed or limited interaction between the trainer and trainee may halt or negatively affect a trainee’s ability to understand and/ or retain the training material. Gamet said even the least computer savvy participant will get the attention they need to maximize their participation in the program. “The old adage you can’t teach an old dog new tricks does not apply here,” laughed Gamet. “We were able to train those with zero technology and computer experience to make sure they could fully use the Zoom meeting training platform and their online testing easily. Many were able to ask questions and interact from their computer, tablet, or phone. In the end, most were looking at ways they could incorporate this tech into their jobs. I encourage any members looking to invest in their team to take advantage of this opportunity while it lasts.” ABC SEMI will be holding additional 10- and 30-hour training through video conferencing as long as OSHA allows for the safety of students. For more information, please contact Kim Gamet at (248) 591-4502, or (734) 770-6554. “The old adage you can’t teach an old dog new tricks does not apply here.” >> continued from page 7