BCTI Contributes $10,000 in Computer Application Training to Sandvik Mining

BCTI has announced a $10,000 contribution for desktop application training to Sandvik Mining and Construction Co., Bristol, Va.

BCTI is providing Sandvik employees desktop computer training, which includes Windows 7, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel to assist them in finding new jobs as quickly as possible.

“Giving back to the community is important to us as a company,” said BCTI CEO Chase Boles. “Contributing training resources is a means for BCTI to make a difference in the local community.”

Adding to the employee skill set is important to Sandvik as the company is moving operations due to market conditions and corporate restructuring.

“We want to help our employees in any way we can by giving them the needed computer skills in today’s job market,” said Production Unit Site Manager Anthony Jessee. “BCTI has the foundation and expertise to help prepare our employees for the upcoming job search and transition.

“BCTI offered a training package to help them achieve additional skill sets. I am very happy to be working with BCTI and thankful for their support and contribution to our employees and the community.”

Twenty-seven employees are attending application courses conducted at BCTI.

As the region’s leading computer training organization for over 20 years, hundreds of companies send their staff members to BCTI every year to increase their efficiency and effectiveness.