ICPF Releases New Edition Of Corrugated Industry Curricula
production, design, specifications, testing, career oppor- tunities and corrugated’s role as a high tech, high perfor- mance, renewable, recyclable, and sustainable packaging choice. Additional resources include interactive worksheets, quizzes, an industry fact sheet, worker testimonial videos,
The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) announced the release of a new edition of ICPF’s Corrugated Industry Curricula. The curricula has been completely updated and redesigned into five easy-to- digest video modules, each highlighting an important element of the corrugated packaging industry and the box-making process: • Module 1 – An Introduction to the Corrugated Packag- ing Industry • Module 2 – Prioritizing Sustainability • Module 3 – A Box’s Journey: From Papermaking to Converting • Module 4 – A Box’s Journey: Box Design, Regulations and Testing • Module 5 – Careers in Corrugated Now available on ICPF’s website, the new Curricula can be incorporated into lessons and courses to educate students on the corrugated packaging industry and the many benefits and opportunities that exist from choosing a #CareerInCorrugated. The modules can also be used as standalones in industry awareness outreach efforts. The course material provides a comprehensive over- view of the corrugated packaging industry with details on the industry’s dedication to sustainability, papermaking,
a glossary of packaging terms, machine primer resource show- casing equipment used in to- day’s packaging industry, car- ton style resources and more. All files can be accessed by visiting www.careersincorrugat- ed.com. Users are encouraged to use the ICPF Corrugated
Curricula Master File to get started. This curriculum is copy- righted by the International Corrugated Packaging Foun- dation. No portion may be reproduced in any form without permission. “We encourage educators to take advantage of this cus- tomized resource to bring their students’ knowledge of cor- rugated packaging to the next level,” said ICPF President Caitlin Salaverria. “Together, let’s pave the way to their fu- ture rewarding job, and potential lifelong career in the cor- rugated packaging industry.” The Packaging School assisted with the new edition and AICC provided some of their original content for the box’s journey modules.
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November 11, 2024
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