Packaging Education & Training Articles

Packaging Education & Training Articles

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News
| February 16, 2012

Cautious optimism in the packaging job market

A sneak peak at IoPP’s Salary Survey offers insights courtesy of packaging pros from Coca-Cola North America and Schwan.
Salary Survey 2011
News
| February 6, 2012

Did the 2011 economy have an impact on your packaging career?

Feb. 17 is the deadline for providing your input for the Institute of Packaging Professionals’ 2012 Salary Survey.
News
| February 5, 2012

IoPP’s new online learning platform

There’s a growing demand for education on one’s own time, at one’s own pace, and from whatever location one chooses.
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Primer
| November 22, 2011

Defect analysis helps contract packager save money

Pharmaceutical contract packager determines source of bottle discoloration, avoids payment on a defective bottle shipment.
News
| November 18, 2011

Cal Poly to host World Packaging Conference

The Cal Poly Packaging Program has been selected to host the 18th International Association of Packaging Research Institutes (IAPRI) World Packaging Conference June 17-21, 2012.
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News
| November 3, 2011

Purdue University Calumet recognition

Purdue University Calumet (Hammond, IN) has been recognized by Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly as "The best university for a technology degree."
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News
| October 31, 2011

Karen Greene to deliver Nov. 15 medical device packaging webinar

Medical device packaging expert to address “Developing & Validating High-Barrier, Flexible F/F/S Packages for Moisture- and Oxygen-Sensitive Medical Devices.”
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Feature Article
| October 27, 2011

Importance of university programs to packaging

Here's a crash course on the importance of university programs to packaging.
News
| October 27, 2011

Scholarship encourages future leaders in packaging

Packaging World magazine and packaging converter Printpack, Inc. will recognize an aspiring packaging professional with the 2012 Future Leaders in Packaging Scholarship.
News
| October 27, 2011

New WPO Position Papers

The World Packaging Organization (WPO) has launched three new Position Papers as part of the activities of the Education Committee.
Podcast | September 28, 2011

Pack Expo prepares students for packaging careers

Blogger and education evangelist Keith Campbell interviews college students about their experience at Pack Expo and their plans for the future.
News
| September 27, 2011

Manufacturing Institute likes PMMI Mechatronics Program

PMMI has announces its Mechatronics Certificate program has been added to The Manufacturing Institute's Manufacturing Skills Certification Systems (SCS) offerings. The Manufacturing Institute is a 501(c) (3) affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).
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News
| September 21, 2011

Food and Package Engineering book takes holistic approach

University of Illinois professor examines interconnected industries in covering package engineering.
Feature Article
| September 1, 2011

'Big Book' provides package design inspiration

More than 500 full-color package designs are showcased in this new book, including a full selection of eco-friendly packages.
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News
| August 24, 2011

Packaging Education Alliance adds new on-line learning

The Packaging Education Alliance’s August launch adds new depth to on-line learning for packaging professionals.
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News
| August 17, 2011

Social media and packaging education

New learning vehicles could help younger packaging pros get up to speed.
Feature Article
| August 1, 2011

What happens in Vegas? IoPP's packaging learning center

If your packaging team has the budget to attend just one all-encompassing educational program on packaging this year, this is it.
Feature Article
| June 9, 2011

Packaging internships work

At this time of year, when universities are graduating a new batch of students and firms are interviewing those students for potential positions, it may be prudent to look at what makes a good fit for the firm and the employee.

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