HAGERSTOWN, Md., Dec. 18, 2014 – Hagerstown Community College’s Continuing Education and Business Services Division has partnered with Development Dimensions International (DDI) to make its leadership, workforce, and customer service training programs available to local companies.
The collaboration with DDI, a global human resource consulting firm widely recognized for leadership and management training programs that improve employee performance, gives the Washington County business community access to first-rate programs.
“This partnership allows HCC to contribute to the business growth and success of the tri-state region by providing the best training and development resources to area companies,” said Stephanie Hurd, business recruitment specialist and program manager at HCC.
According to Hurd, HCC can create customized training packages and programs for employers, allowing relevant DDI curriculum to be tailored to a client’s unique needs. Examples of previous trainings include courses from DDI’s Interaction Management: Exceptional Leaders series for students in the Mid-Maryland MOVE Training Program and a customized leadership program for the Washington County Government that combines DDI courses with HCC’s own curriculum for front-line supervision.
“DDI is happy to work with education partners like HCC in order to give business clients access to the same development content that is used by Fortune 500 and large, multinational companies,” said Jane Whitmore, manager, strategic education channel, DDI. “DDI has trained more than 17 million leaders, and [the skills they’ve learned] have influenced the work lives of more than 220 million employees worldwide.”
About HCC:
Hagerstown Community College (HCC) was founded in 1946 as Maryland’s first community college. More than 100 programs of study are available for university transfer, career preparation, or personal development, as well as non-credit continuing education courses, customized training programs and Washington County’s adult education program. Associate degrees, certificates and letters of recognition are awarded. HCC is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
About DDI:
Development Dimensions International, a top global talent management consultancy, has worked with organizations worldwide since 1970 to apply best practices to hiring/promotion, leadership development, performance management and succession management. With more than 1,000 associates in 42 offices in 26 countries, the firm advises half of the Fortune 500.
