Onshore has developed an aggressive program to retool out-state Missouri such that it can become a player in the world's knowledge economy. Toward this end, Onshore had developed an innovative fast track training program. Onshore resources are given a behavioral interview that assesses whether or not candidates have the behavioral characteristics necessary to succeed in Onshore's environment. They are then given a Computer Programming Aptitude Battery Test. Those who do well, are subjected to a fast track training program leading to certification as Microsoft-Certified Application Developers. The training consists of a 12-week program. They receive instructor-led training Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with Tuesdays and Thursdays being open lab days. Interestingly, Onshore has productionalized its training program working with State of Missouri to establish 16 Training Centers over the next few years providing Onshore with sufficient scalability to produce hundreds of technologists per year.

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