Just as Riverland Training and Development has helped hundreds of organizations in southern Minnesota realize the potential of their employees in resolving business issues, we can help guide your organization towards the results you need.

Bridon Cordage, Albert Lea
The challenge...
Bridon Cordage contacted RTD with supervisors.
The solution...
RTD responded by meeting with Bridon's management to determine that a standard accounting course would not achieve their desired results. Instead, an instructor proficient in financial strategies was brought in to guide the development of a customized course that addressed specific needs. Ultimately, Bridon reported that training has helped employees grasp their role in the larger operation of the organization and contributed to establishing a more empowered workforce.

Viracon, Owatonna
The challenge...
Viracon's management vision was to provide a comprehensive career development program to all employees. In order to assure the high participation level that was envisioned, the educational opportunities would need to be free of any perceived barriers. It needed to be convenient, accessible and relevant.
The solution...
The RTD business consultants worked closely with Riverland's academic programs to quickly establish a broad spectrum of college classes leading to a degree, and prepared to deliver these courses on-site and in a cost-effective manner.Termed "Viracon U," the program has been a showcase of cooperation and collaboration for Viracon and Riverland. Viracon U continues to successfully demonstrate Viracon's responsiveness and high value of employees.

Hormel Foods Corp, Austin
The challenge...
Computer applications training needs existed at Hormel Foods and they lacked the available resources to handle internally.
The solution...
RTD conducted an on-site Excel 1 class to help assist with the backlog of training requests.

Wenger Corporation, Owatonna
The challenge...
A new production line was planned to expand product options for customers.The highly-automated production process would require operators to be extremely knowledgeable in programmable logic controllers and related electrical and electronic areas.
The solution...
RTD worked with Wenger's production manager and within a week of working together, developed a preliminary course outline designed to train operators on the specific machine even though the equipment would not be installed for several months.The outline was finalized and the training implemented and completed before the line was scheduled to be fully functional.