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providing the educational programming. “It wasn’t entirely because of the pandemic, but it was during the pandemic that the utilization of the Packaging School exploded,” he said. “And it could be considered the final impetus for the board to vote the way they did to move forward and to incorporate the foundation.” Translating packaging courses into Spanish so they are accessible to native speakers is another goal that can be achieved with the financial support of The Packaging Foundation. “In addition to AICC members in the Unit- ed States, our partners in Mexico and Latin America are clamoring for this type of education,” said Hoodwin. “We would hope over time that we will be able to bring even more courses, more translations and new programs that our members desire and that we have the best educated workforce for tomorrow. This demonstrates AICC’s com- mitment to education and it will be possible as a result of us having the FPE as sustainable source of funding.” Workforce Development D’Angelo emphasized that workforce development is critical to the success of the industry and cited Dick Troll, AICC’s first Executive Director, who once famously re- marked, “You have people running a million-dollar flexo who you wouldn’t let drive your car!” Education and train- ing were Troll’s passion and he always said that every worker deserves a chance to better themselves, and not just for their job performance. Their dignity and self-re- spect mattered more. Dick’s passion led AICC into the forefront of industry training and education for all levels of employees. The FPE will ensure that Troll’s passion and wishes are maintained well into the future. Joseph M. Palmeri, President, Corrugated Packaging, Jamestown Container Companies, and Vice-Chair of The Foundation for Packaging Education, said, “The Founda- tion for Packaging Education fills the funding void regard- ing the ongoing training and education for employees already in the industry. As a founding member of AICC, Jamestown Container has always supported and will con- tinue to support the work AICC does for independents in the corrugated, folding carton, and rigid box industries. What better way to do it than by investing in the education and training of our employees. It’s a win/win for everyone.” The Million Dollar Match The Foundation will begin fundraising with a mil- lion-dollar match offered by AICC, approved by its Board at its Fall Meeting. All donations and pledges received in the first year, up to one million dollars, will be matched by AICC, allowing donors to have double the impact with their contribution. Eleven companies already have collectively pledged more than $500,000 to the new Foundation for Packag- ing Education. These pledges, along with all new ones that get the Foundation to the $1 million dollar mark, will be considered “Inaugural Donors” because they accom-
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