This renovation project transformed an under utilized 27,000 square foot, former plant office and locker room area into a state-of-the-art Training Facility. This project consolidated plant-wide training needs, office space and services into one location, directly accessible to all users, plant personnel and visitors alike.

The Consolidated Training Facility (CTF) with more than 40 rooms provides training, meeting rooms, restrooms, a lunch area and office space for these major functions:

• Maximo Training
• Education and Training Department
• Safety Training
• SMCO Technical Education Training Program - including hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronics training.
• UAW Skill Center & Continuing Education
• MECA Mentoring Program
• Multi-function Rooms used for in-house training, vendor presentations, daily Natural Work Group sessions, plant-wide meetings, and training break-out rooms. Layout accommodates efficient 24-hour access and use across all three shifts.
• Series II and III Training
• GMU Distance Learning Center
• GM Technical Education Program
• New & Major Trainers
• Quality Network Organization
• Organizational Development Consultant
• Library space for training documentation
• Computer Labs

An adjacent, in-plant high-bay area was also renovated with new access stairs, enclosure and floors to provide a “hands-on” training space for Fall Hazard Control, Rigging, Crane & Hoist Training, Confined Space Training and Fork Truck Training. This area is directly accessible to the CTF so that classroom learning is directly related on hands-on practice.

Other improvements included the addition of an elevator, main entrance lobby with new stair, new restrooms and a vending / break area. All associated power distribution, lighting, HVAC, and fire suppression systems were updated for the newly renovated areas.

The CTF can accommodate for meetings and simultaneously train more than 700 people. Materials and interior finishes were carefully selected to ensure low maintenance and durability for the foundry environment.

HRC worked with the Plant's Joint Leadership personnel, UAW skilled trades and project stakeholders to ensure that all needs were addressed throughout the project, resulting in a new facility that transforms this unused space into open, free flowing, functional areas that encourage interaction and learning in a team oriented environment.