TDS

Published in the Galveston County Daily News
Galveston County Annual Business Review supplement
July 22nd, 2001

Training Company to be Honored at College Gala

Barry Hardy, CEO of Training & Development Systems (TDS), will be honored at the College of the Mainland (COM) Foundation’s annual fundraising gala on August 10 for TDS’s contributions in developing the school’s Process Technology (PTEC) degree program. The event, “Hats Off to the Champions of Process Technology,” will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Charles T. Doyle Convention Center in Texas City. Tickets are available through the COM Foundation office at 409-938-1211 ext. 508. Proceeds from ticket sales will establish endowed scholarships for vocational/technical majors.

Additional honorees include Mike Kukuk of Sterling Chemicals, Bill Raley of COM, and Dennis Link of BP Texas City Site. These individuals are being honored for their contributions in developing the two-year associate in applied science degree, which prepares graduates for entry-level employment as process operators in the petrochemical and refining industries. Today, this program is helping to alleviate the shortage of qualified process technicians.

The PTEC degree program was launched at COM in 1994. COM became one of three community and technical colleges in Texas offering courses and degrees in this field. TDS was contracted in 1995 to manage and operate the PTEC program including continued work in curriculum development and program improvement.

TDS is a full-service performance improvement consulting firm that specializes in individual, work group and organizational performance through the strategic assessment, development, implementation and management of organizational learning initiatives.

The corporate mission of TDS is to partner with its clients to provide performance improvement solutions that contribute to their client’s success and competitive advantage. Core products and services include:

Assessment and Analysis—TDS has developed an Organization Learning System model which supports the organization’s strategic direction. Using this model as a benchmark standard, TDS will assess and analyze the organization’s existing system to determine its effectiveness and efficiency.

Management and Administration—TDS provides complete on-site training and development staffing to meet each organization’s diversified needs, from managing the complete training system on a full-time basis, to presenting a workshop, to setting up a single classroom.

Strategic Learning—TDS consultants guide organizations through the development of their own unique plan, addressing their needs while working within the capabilities of the organization.

Custom Course Development—TDS uses adult learning principles, Instructional Systems Design methodology and accelerated learning techniques to design training solutions focused on the needs of the participant and the organization. TDS is a recognized leader in using new and emerging technologies such as Computer-based and Web-based training delivery to meet the challenges of global deployment and “just-in-time” training.

Workshop Delivery and Group Facilitation—TDS trainers and facilitators create a positive learning environment that inspires participants to utilize their skills on the job.

Training the “Trainers”—TDS is a recognized leader in the development of an organization’s “training” professionals, from the full-time Training Manager to the part-time on-the-job trainer.

As a full-service outsourcing solution, TDS is committed to providing its clients with the highest quality products, services and solutions that meet their needs, add value to their business, and strengthen their competitive advantage. TDS’s exemplary, personalized customer service has led to a 98 percent client retention rate and high recognition in the field of training and development across a number of industries.

If you would like more information on how to help your organization reach its peak performance, please contact TDS at 281-488-1128 or check out their website at www.tdshou.com.