Employees attend class one day a week for eight semesters over a four-year period of time. The program specifically teaches methodology. A virtual learning environment is part of the program and students and faculty are kept in contact via computer or laptop. Employees enroll in the Next Step Program over a four-year period of time. Each student is given a laptop to use during their studies. The curriculum is designed as a virtual campus type of situation. Full-time Verizon employees in New York or New England who are members of either the CWA or the IBEW are eligible. Final selection is based on seniority.

Both companies offer unique programs to help continue the education of their employees. They not only focus on teaching methods in-house, but by utilizing other unique methods too. Verizon goes above and beyond in helping to continue the education of employees both personally and professionally. Each company is...

It is possible to be a learning organization and to remain profitable and innovative. These companies typically have a lower turnover rate, because employees remain happy with their working environment and feel like they are a working part of a team, rather than an employee.
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