"There are two major benefits to workplace education: [Derived Headline] From: New Haven Register | Date: April 17, 2008| Author: Rick Sandella | Copyright 2008 New Haven Register. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

"There are two major benefits to workplace education: 1) our employees feel that we believe in them because we are willing to make this investment, and 2) happy employees are a lot more productive. We all win." -- Lorrie Kiley, U.S. Surgical, North Haven

"The program was important because our workers need to know how to read manuals and complete production-related paperwork to advance. Participating workers gained confidence. We could see the increase in communication."

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