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Experiential Training and Development Programs for Business Clients

Thank you for your inquiry about the Venture Program and training programs. Hopefully, this information will help you learn more about our unique offerings. Contact Brian Capron for more information

Why Experiential Training?

"We believe that learning is not a spectator sport. People learn best, not by being told but by experiencing the consequences of their thoughts and actions. Our role, then, is to arrange experiences that help people learn." (Instructors Creed, Training House, 1986)

Possible Program Outcomes

  • Improving Team Performance
  • Management Development
  • Building Trust and Support
  • Process or Quality Improvement
  • Improving Communication Skills
  • Improving Problem Solving Skills
  • Leadership Development
  • Managing Change

Testimonials

If you want to know more about how Venture's teambuilding exercises can benefit you, just look at how they've helped others. Here are comments from just a few of our participants: "[The Facilitators were] very good in regards to relating the experience to our business related items." Terry Shelton, Owner and Franchisee of Chic-Fil-A Restaurants

"Staff were very knowledgeable, helpful, and concerned with our success. "I learned how important teamwork is in solving problems and I plan to ask for help from my fellow team and department members." "I didn’t expect to have so much fun!" Participants from Coats North America.

"The instructors had an excellent attitude and teaching style." "The program was simply outstanding!" "A most enjoyable day, you have excellent staff." "I learned a lot about teamwork, trust, and working together." Participants from the Emergency Medical Management Institute

"The facilitators did a great job--this program left a lasting impression on my life!" "Excellent program--I would recommend this to everyone." Participants from the Leadership Union, Union Chamber of Commerce

"Your staff are very impressive and helpful." "The bond created by this experience was / is amazing." Participants from Bank of America Management Associate Program (MAPS)

"The entire staff agreed that this was very affirming, and that our funtioning on the course was a metaphor for how we function at work. The activities and discussion were extremely valuable." Jon Levin, Health Promotion Meck. Dept. of Social Services

"The Venture facilitators did an excellent job of making it all relevant." Participant, Bank of America Management Associate

How Physical Is The Program?

Level of Physical Activity need not be a concern for our training programs.

  • We design programs to be appropriate for all of the people in your group.
  • Many of the activities involve little to no physical challenge at all.
  • Voluntary participation is emphasized: each participant chooses his or her own level of participation.
  • No extra physical strength or conditioning is necessary to participate.
  • The staff will ensure that special attention will be given to warming-up, spotting, and safety procedures.
  • These activities involve more perceived than actual risk.
  • The attention to safety has resulted in an excellent safety record during Venture's 25 years of operation and to accredited status by the Association for Experiential Education.

Previous Business Clientele

  • Banking and Finance Industry
  • Anderson Consulting:
  • Coats North America: Management Team
  • Dellinger & Deese LLP: Leadership Team
  • Deloitte and Touche, Carolina Cluster Team
  • First Union National Bank Manager trainees
  • First Union National Bank: Commercial Automation Team
  • Bank of America : Associate Banking Leadership
  • Team Bank of America Management Apprenticeship Program
  • Bank of America Real Estate
  • Services Simmons and Council, PLLC

 

Health Services Industry

  • Emergency Medical Services: Management Training
  • NorthEast Medical Center: Management Training Program
  • Premiere Health (formerly Sun Health Corporation) : Executive Management Team
  • Presbyterian Hospital : Management Training Program
  • Greater Carolinas Women's Center

Government and Non-Profit Organizations

  • Carolinas Leadership Program
  • City of Charlotte- Quest Program
  • Mecklenburg County Department Of Social Services : Adult Protection
  • Mecklenburg County Health Department : Health Promotion Team
  • Mooresville City Chamber of Commerce
  • Union County Chamber of Commerce
  • Urban Institute Leadership Program

Other Corporations

  • Alemite Corporation
  • Chick-Fil-A: Store Managers
  • Ciba-Geigy : Charlotte Warehouse Personnel
  • Duke Power: Customer Service Division
  • Ingersoll-Rand : Management Training Program
  • J. W. Murphy and Associates : Training GroupHoescht-Celanese: Re-Engineering Team
  • Law Engineering: Sales and Marketing Team
  • Marriott Customer Service Team
  • Morton Custom Plastics
  • Polymerland: Customer Services Representatives
  • United Parcel Service : Loss Prevention Unit
  • Verbatim : International Executive Team
  • WBTV/SUNY : Sales Representatives
  • WTDR/WLYT : Sales Team
  • WTVI : Sales Team  

To receive additional information and/or to speak with us about designing a program for your group call 704-687-2486 or fax 704-687-6248