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Educational programs are at the heart of IoPP's mission
According to IoPP president Tom Schneider, "Education is the heart of IoPP."
This statement, made during IoPP’s 2004 Annual Meeting,
which took place April 28-May 1, in Dallas, Texas, may seem simple but
it is deeply profound when applied to the Institute’s
mission: “To be the leading individual membership organization serving
the educational needs of the packaging community.”
And why is that?
Because IoPP provides educational programs that are designed for
real-world application. And participants in the many programs IoPP
offers appreciate that they can take what they learn and put that
knowledge directly into their packaging operations.
Immediacy is also key. For instance, the upcoming "RFID - A Packager's Experience" Web Seminar (as
with all of the organization's web seminars), will allow participants
to "attend" the seminar from their own office workstations without the
need to travel. Information is presented in real time.
Take a look at the educational choices available through IoPP:
- Fundamentals of Packaging Technology
- In-house/Custom Packaging Training
- Beverage Packaging I and II
- Web Seminars
- Conferences
And IoPP is continuously developing more educational choices and programs.
IoPP membership is the gateway to education while
Chapter and Technical Committee involvement are important keys to
networking with and learning from fellow packagers.
But something that can often be lost or forgotten
while working towards career development and improvement is a sense of
fun. And an indispensable key to IoPP involvement is fun. For example,
summer golf outings are a popular way to network with other members and
packaging professionals. So, while learning a thing or two about your
swing, you can also learn about a new or emerging packaging
technology.
And some Chapters have developed events that are
designed for members and their whole families. For example, the Golden
Gate Chapter is hosting its 3rd Annual Corrugated Regatta at
the Shadow Cliffs Regional Park in Pleasanton, California, on August
21, 2004. This event is being touted as one of IoPP's biggest
scholarship fundraising event.
Ultimately, the most successful Chapters and
Committees are the ones that embrace a sense of fun. Let IoPP National
know about your Chapter events – we can help you get the word out and
share your experiences.
After all, there’s nothing better than sharing experiences to aid in the learning process.
For more information about IoPP's educational programs, contact Stan Zelesnik, director of education, at , or .
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IoPP's bookstore includes a range of key packaging publications, including essential reports and studies from Allied Development, Freedonia Group and Packaging Strategies.
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