The Crawford County DOJO includes an office and training room, along with space for engine and transmission training that is separate from production areas.
“Building Better Associates through a Unique Learning Experience!” This is the mission statement of the JASPER DOJO at the Crawford County facility. Although it’s been operational for over three years, the DOJO has moved to a new location, within the facility, to better serve our customers and our Associates.
The DOJO is an off-line learning center designed to provide new, and existing, Associates the opportunity to learn not only about their job, but also the skills necessary to STRIVE and THRIVE in the JASPER culture. It’s based on a Japanese dojo room, or hall, where judo or other martial arts are practiced.
In addition, the DOJO is used for specialized quality training, as well as re-certification training. Associates learn a process in a one-on-one environment, away from the distractions of the production area. Associates follow a standard curriculum. Because the training is one-on-one, JASPER can provide a specialized learning experience specific to an individual’s needs.
Not only does this location allow JASPER to have both the engine and transmission DOJOs side by side, but a training room has been added. The new facilities have allowed JASPER to improve the learning environment and provide better training in the following areas:
- Hands-on Gauging Training at individual gauge stations.
- Offering book reviews on four different books.
- In-depth safety training.
- Computer Training, utilizing our new wireless system.
- Common warranty issues and ways to prevent them.
- Owner Maintenance Program.
As in any classroom, Associates are given homework, pop quizzes and in-house field trips to better enhance the learning experience.
Once an Associate completes the course, they can proudly say, “I Got My MOJO in The DOJO.”
