Your Business Has Challenges. STLCC Has the Training to Solve Them.

November 05, 2026

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Every organization hits a wall at some point.

Maybe production is slower than it should be. Quality issues keep resurfacing. Leaders are being promoted but need to update their skills. Or a new technology is coming online and your team isn't ready for it.

The good news? You don't have to figure it out alone.

St. Louis Community College's Employer and Workforce Solutions (EWS) partners with businesses across the region to design customized training and consulting that solves real operational problems — not just theoretical ones. Here's a look at what that can mean for your organization.

Lean and Continuous Improvement

If your organization is losing time, money or capacity to waste and inefficiency, Lean training can help you find it — and fix it.

STLCC's Lean programs teach employees and leaders how to eliminate non-value-added activities, improve process flow, reduce bottlenecks and build systems that sustain results over time. Whether you're running a manufacturing line, managing a logistics operation or leading a service team, Lean principles apply.

Two of the most impactful areas? Reducing downtime and shortening changeover times. Together, they unlock hidden capacity — often without a single capital investment.

Lean Six Sigma

Want to improve both speed and quality? That's where Lean Six Sigma comes in.

Lean Six Sigma combines Lean's focus on eliminating waste with Six Sigma's data-driven approach to reducing variation and defects. The result is a powerful framework for organizations that need to move faster and get it right the first time.

STLCC offers Lean Six Sigma training across industries — manufacturing, healthcare, finance, logistics and more — helping teams build the technical skills and problem-solving mindset needed to drive measurable improvement.

DMAIC Problem-Solving

Tired of fixing the same problems over and over?

DMAIC — Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control — is a structured methodology that helps organizations stop treating symptoms and start solving root causes. Rather than relying on gut instinct or quick fixes, DMAIC uses data to guide decisions and sustain results.

STLCC helps organizations build internal DMAIC capability so that when problems arise, your team has a proven roadmap to follow.

Leadership Development

Technical skills matter. And so does the ability to lead.

STLCC's leadership development programs help new supervisors, emerging leaders and experienced managers build the practical skills they need to communicate clearly, coach effectively, lead teams and drive results. Programs are grounded in nationally recognized curricula and designed to be immediately applicable on the job.

Companies like Cambridge Air Solutions and Elemental Enzymes have used STLCC leadership training to prepare employees for expanded roles during periods of rapid growth — and the results speak for themselves.

Technical and Professional Skills Training

From Microsoft tools and data analysis to project management fundamentals and industrial maintenance, STLCC offers a wide range of technical and professional development training that helps employees perform better in their current roles — and prepare for what's next.

Programs can be customized to reflect your organization's actual equipment, processes and workforce needs. No generic classroom scenarios. Real skills for real work.

Workforce Pipeline Development

Building your team for the future is just as important as developing the one you have today.

STLCC works with employers to create workforce pipeline programs, short-term credential pathways and upskilling initiatives that help organizations attract, develop and retain talent in a competitive labor market.

Funding Support Through Missouri One Start

Here's something many employers don't know -- customized workforce training may be more affordable than you think.

Missouri One Start's Customized Training Program provides financial assistance to help Missouri employers invest in employee development. STLCC has helped companies like Cambridge Air Solutions and Elemental Enzymes access this funding — allowing them to keep training their people even during challenging economic conditions.

The Bottom Line

The most competitive organizations in the St. Louis region aren't just investing in equipment and technology. They're investing in their people.

STLCC's Employer and Workforce Solutions team works directly with you to assess your needs, align training with your business goals and deliver programs that produce measurable results — in productivity, quality, leadership and growth.

Ready to build a stronger workforce? Connect with STLCC Employer and Workforce Solutions to explore what customized training can do for your organization.