Based in Winona, Minnesota, Alliant Castings is a foundry manufacturing abrasion and impact-resistant castings for a variety of heavy-duty industries. Utilizing the latest technologies, they create custom, proprietary materials to meet their clients' needs for demanding and extreme performance. In addition, Alliant Castings is focused on giving back to and being involved in the local community, with executive participation in several nonprofit organizations, area schools, and other community groups.

Company president Tom Renk wanted to develop a road map for employee progression and saw an opportunity to produce not just better employees but also better people by providing educational and personal enrichment opportunities. The leadership team needed guidance on developing training materials, curriculum, and ways to assess employee competencies to ensure company success.

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