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FRIENDLY VERSION
WHY
DISTANCE LEARNING?
Always Near. While employees once congregated in one place, at one
time, sometimes for days on end and thousands of miles from their homes
to receive critical training, learning can now be as close as the nearest
computer or electronic device. Instead of disrupting their routines, sacrificing
time and productivity, employees can go about their daily business and
engage in training in their downtime.
Always On. Courses are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
52 weeks a year. Digital learning is "just in time" and on-demand,
delivering knowledge when and where the employee needs it, and as often
as they need it. This concept of "anywhere-anytime" learning
leads to greater student retention and satisfaction, in addition to significant
cost savings for employers. According to studies, retention of subject
matter can be 250% greater with e-learning versus the traditional classroom-based
approach.
Always Fresh. Materials can be updated easily and readily.
Cost Effective. With employee turnover near 120% in foodservice, companies
are paying millions to retrain their workforces. On average, an astonishing
40 cents of every dollar spent on corporate classroom learning is consumed
by travel costs. Distance learning is clearly the most cost effective
means to quickly address these inefficiencies. Studies show companies
experience an immediate 40-60% cost savings on technology-delivered courses,
compared to in-person, instructor-led courses.
Measurable. Companies will be able to measure and manage the "who,
when, how & why" of the training process. Digitally-delivered
training allows managers to track and manage training through digital
registration, electronic assignments and real-time reporting.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
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Food
Safety Training |
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Culinary
Training |
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Customer
Service |
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Interviewing
Techniques |
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New
product/ menu rollout |
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Manager
Development / Empowerment Training |
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New
Employee Training |
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Scheduling
and Running Shifts |
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Equipment
Usage Training |
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Cleaning
and Maintenance of Equipment |
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Controlling
Costs |
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Conflict
Resolution/Confrontation Skills |
WHY
GENERATIONAL LEARNING?
For the first time in the history, employers must simultaneously manage
four distinct generations: Traditionalists born before 1943; Baby Boomers
born 1943-1960; Generation X born 1960-1980; and GenY born after 1980.
GenY differs dramatically from prior generations in its comfort with technology.
Born and raised with computers, electronic gaming, and cellular phones,
GenY will dominate tomorrow's workforce (estimated 18-22 million workers).
Are you prepared to train this digitally-fluent segment of your workforce?
All of our learning solutions address GenY in its native language.*
Delivery Models
Through its products suite, GenWork Solutions ™, StarChefs offers end-to-end,
generational-based learning solutions to hospitality and foodservice operators.
These Generational learning solutions build on and improve existing learning
programs through the following delivery vehicles:
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Multi-Media E Learning – Corporate training, once "one
size fits all," can now be customized via the web. StarChefs
works closely with in-house training departments to develop tailored
programs that ensure knowledge is redeployed more efficiently throughout
the corporation. Programs use the following models: Interactive training,
distance learning seminars and videos delivered over the web. StarChefs
offers cost-effective, 24x7 delivery of text, video or animation.
Digitized Text-Based
StarChefs will create a text-based online course including: syllabus,
text and graphics-only lessons, downloadable materials, emailed assignments
and a message board.
Video/Animation
Using corporate personnel, actors, and/or animation, StarChefs will
create lecture-based online courses. Prerecorded lectures may be hosted
online for 24/7 access; StarChefs can also present live web-cast lectures.
The video/animation model includes downloadable materials, emailed
assignments and a message board.
2. Games-Based Learning and Certification
– Engages Gen X & Gen Y in their native digital language
with testing, tracking and certification. Software tracks response
accuracy and generates performance reports. Instead of suffering through
the experience, employees enjoy the learning process.
3. Visual-Only Solutions – The true solution to literacy
and language challenges - Training programs with NO Text and NO Verbal.
4. WWW - Wireless Wearable Workforce™ – Delivering
training and reinforcement through wearable pagers. Always on!
5. Mobile Training Solutions ™ – Delivering training
through "teen tools" - i.e. MP3 players, CDs, PDAs. |
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WHY STARCHEFS?
Creative Appeal: Inspired by StarChefs award-winning online food
and food-related content.
Technical Expertise: Over 30 years' experience in visual presentation
and production.
Successful Track Record: Loyal web clients include American Express,
Maytag, Evian, The James Beard Foundation and 85 celebrity chefs.
*From Digital Game-Based Learning by Marc Prensky, 2001.
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Sales:
212-966-3775 ext.109 Fax: 212-477-6644, E-mail contact: sales
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9 East 19th
Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10003, Tel (212) 966-3775, Fax (212) 477-6644
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