Praeco Skills

About

The word "Praeco" is Latin and means "Forerunner" or "Herald". This word describes both our Founder and the clients we work with. For nearly 25 years, Ryan Pohl has been challenging the industry to prepare for the skills shortage by engaging the next generation and by developing cutting-edge training solutions that develop talent the same way we develop our products - by using logical systems and processes. Ryan has been a herald of things to come and our clients are the forerunners in addressing the skills crisis.

Steve Heethuis joined the Praeco Skills team in 2023 after a successful tenure as the Training Manager at a major automotive manufacturing supplier. Steve is a leader and innovator and is passionate about developing manufacturing careers for the next generation. Steve won the Michigan Manufacturers Association Talent Champion award in 2022. 

Ryan and Steve have assembled a network of experts and strategic partnerships that allow Praeco Skills to integrate services ranging from recruiting to curriculum design to high-end, highly specialized technical training. At Praeco Skills, we believe in preserving tried-and-true training methods while integrating modern technology where it makes the most sense. We believe that the skilled labor shortage can be solved at your company by using intelligent processes that align with your values and culture. Access over 100 years of industrial training experience, contact us today!

Praeco Skills offers customized talent sustainability solutions for manufacturers that rely on a middle-to-high skill workforce.