

By adopting TPC’s Simutech Training System-interactive, hands-on computer simulations that are cost-effective, engaging, and realistic-they experienced a completely safe environment for working with dangerous electrical currents while also building knowledge retention. Tyson leveraged two of TPC’s products that directly aligned with the challenges Tyson was aiming to solve. TPC’s extensive workforce training options – from hands-on virtual simulations to more than 2000 self-directed online courses – addressed Tyson’s unique training needs. Justin was looking for comprehensive new hire training options for Tyson’s ammonia refrigeration department workers that would expedite onboarding, increase knowledge transfer, be easily accessed and trackable, and be affordable. Tex believes by combining people, process, and equipment, “you get the end result you are looking for.”

A dispersed workforce in diverse roles with vast responsibilities.

While Tyson already had a training program in place, they were encountering several challenges, including: Manager of Maintenance Training, Charles “Tex” Ballenger, adopted TPC’s simulations to enhance their electrical troubleshooting curriculum while Refrigeration Training Manager, Justin Michael, needed additional training resources for their new hires in the ammonia refrigeration department to address employee development needs. Training partners since 2018, TPC has provided support to Tyson through two of its products – the TPC Simutech Training System and TPC Online training courses. The company provides 20% of America’s proteins under a portfolio of seven brands while also serving as the leading protein provider to several national restaurant chains. Tyson Foods, Inc., with a corporate base in Springdale, Arkansas, is comprised of 110 production facilities with approximately 120,000 employees throughout the US. Learn how TPC partnered with Tyson Foods, Inc, the world’s second-largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef, and pork, to expand their training options for their maintenance and refrigeration workforce.
