human resources manager mary ann cervinka was tasked with solving the problem. >> everyone said that we need a training program, so i went out and said well what do people need to know and no one could answer that question. >> reporter: so arrow designed its own in-house training program that includes classes in blueprint reading, math, and gearing. there are also courses on-line. 20-year-old trainee nick lebeau says the classes help him link learning to the factory floor. >> were you good at math when you were in high school? >> ha, no i was really bad in math actually but here it's kind of simple here. it's just i get it, maybe it's stst more hands on. >> reporter: in the last year- and-a-half arrow gear has successfully hired more than 40 workers, that's a nearly 25% increase in staff. the company is looking for another five machinists. >> if you didn't have in-house >> reporter: if you didn't have in-house training for this, would you be able to find people to do these jobs? >> no, no. >> reporter: cervenka hopes community colleges will eventually develop programs in high school