Build Your Skills
Integrity Staffing Solutions has partnered with Penn Foster to offer Next Step U, a free educational benefit offering online introductory and advanced career-focused skills training programs!
Eligible associates and staff can enroll in any of the programs below. However, we highly recommend starting with one of the Level I programs before progressing to a Level II program. On average, Level I programs take 40.5 hours to complete while Level II programs take 183.5 hours to complete.
Enroll today to advance your skills in your trade of choice!
Lessons in this program include:
Stress and Time Management
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Administrative Office Procedures
Travel and Meeting Planning
Duration:
37 hours
Lessons in this program include:
Punctuation and Capitalization
Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives
Verbs, Adverbs, and Other Parts of Speech
Sentences and Spelling
Duration:
Lessons in this program include:
Personal Skills
People Skills
Workplace Skills
Duration:
40 hours
Lessons in this program include:
Personal Skills
People Skills
Workplace Skills
Duration:
36 hours
Lessons in this program include:
Introduction to Computer Numerical Control
Word Address Programming and CAD/CAM
Programming and Operating Machining Centers
Programming and Operating Turning Centers
Alternate Machining Technologies
Conversational Programming
Statistical Process Control
Duration:
90 hours
Lessons in this program include:
Patient communication and customer service skills
Patient confidentiality and HIPAA
Understanding infection, infectious disease and transmission
Computer and administrative skills
Duration:
87.5 hours
Lessons in this program include:
Microsoft® Excel®
Microsoft® Excel® Graded Project
Duration:
23 hours
Lessons in this program include:
Supervision and Leadership
Communication for Supervisors
Leadership and Interpersonal Skills for Supervisors
Personnel and Performance Management for Supervisors
Team Building for Supervisors
Duration:
46 hours
Lessons in this program include:
Workplace Communication Skills
Administrative Office Procedures
Filing and Records Management
Technologies in the Workplace
Bookkeeping and Office Management
Computer Applications
Business English
Duration:
198 hours
Lessons in this program include:
Introduction to Front Line Supervisor
Leading Teams for Optimal Performance
Building Organizational Skills and Measuring Results
Problem Solving and Conflict Management
Lean Manufacturing and OSHA Administration
Elective option from Production Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor, and Maintenance Supervisor
Duration:
241 hours
Lessons in this program include:
Microsoft® Excel®
Microsoft® Word™
Microsoft® PowerPoint®
Microsoft® Office Integration
Duration
Lessons in this program include:
Choosing Your Business
Keys to Success
Business Connections
Market Research
Writing a Business Plan
Your Business Structure
Financing Your Business
Legal Resources and Requirements
Marketing that Works
Building a Team
Putting Your Business Online
Preparing a Budget
Keeping Business Records
Duration
Who is eligible for Next Step U?
All associates and staff who have worked for Integrity Staffing Solutions for at least eight hours over the past 60 days are eligible to enroll in any of the Next Step U programs. Please note that your time worked will be based on the hours reflected on your paycheck.
What is the difference between a Level I and a Level II program?
Level I programs are introductory programs that take, on average, 40.5 hours to complete. We recommend starting with a Level I program before progressing to a Level II program. Level II programs take, on average, 183.5 hours to complete.
How do I enroll in a program?
After reviewing the programs listed on this page, click on the "Enroll Now" button to fill out the enrollment request form. After your request has been reviewed and approved, you will receive a welcome email with instructions on how to log into the online learning portal to start your program.
Can I enroll in multiple programs at once?
No, you may only enroll in one program at a time. To enroll in the next program, you first must finish your current program.
If I don't like the program I enrolled in, can I switch?
You may cancel or change a program by contacting Penn Foster by phone at 800-231-3054 or by email at clientsupport@pennfoster.edu to formally process a cancellation, and then you will have to re-enroll through the application process into your new program of choice.
How do I access the courses?
All course content will be delivered through Penn Foster's Student Portal. You will have access to your course content upon logging into the Portal for the first time.
Will I have access to my courses after my assignment ends?
You will have access to your courses for up to 60 days after the end of the assignment.
What is Penn Foster?
Penn Foster is a leader in online education, offering career training solutions for in-demand careers such as staffing, technology, business, trades, and more. These programs are offered online and can completed at a pace that's comfortable for you. As a Penn Foster learner, you also receive 24/7 access to a supportive online community of students and faculty.
What are the benefits of online learning?
As an Integrity Staffing Solutions associate or staff member, we know you have a busy schedule. By delivering these programs online on a mobile-friendly platform, you are offered the flexibility to learn when and where you want. Furthermore, our programs are self-paced so you can move through the content at a speed that's right for you.