I knew a man who worked for 35 years as a welder. He lost his job and applied for a new one. His prospective employer had a particular job requirement. The company was looking for a high pressure welding machine operator. The man would have had to take a six-month course and was prepared to attend evening classes. The company, however, was unwilling to accommodate him. It therefore lost out on the opportunity to gain an experienced worker, even though he did not have the required certificate.
Do you allocate to companies a percentage of your budget for continuing education?