Latest News from ICPF's Benefactor Schools
News from schools that are using ICPF's equipment donations to train students and industry.
ICPF Asset Placements at University of Florida and Fox Valley Technical College ICPF recently completed two new equipment installations, one each at the University of Florida and Fox Valley Technical College. Through ICPF, Esko-Graphics in Vandalia, Ohio donated a Kongsberg CM1320 Table that was installed in November 2006 by ICPF. And in December 2006, JB Machinery, donated another JB IR drying system through ICPF to the Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, Wisconsin. These donations marked Esko-Graphic's ninth and JB Machinery's fourth asset donations to higher education through ICPF.
The donations and installations are part of ICPF's ongoing nation-wide initiative to assist in growing corrugated curriculums to ensure continued expansion of skilled graduates entering the corrugated industry.
Clemson University, Clemson, SC:
Interested in a Clemson Student Intern? Clemson University Graphic Communications (GC) sends students out as interns three times a year to coincide with the university calendar. There are currently 51 Clemson GC majors interning in twelve states from New Jersey to Texas and Indiana to Florida. Some160–180 GC students intern annually with the largest group in the summer (nearly 80 students). Every GC major must complete at least two internships prior to graduation. “Students consistently rank these two experiences as being the most beneficial of their college careers,” says Nancy Leininger, Intern Program Director. The summer intern period will begin on or near May 15th and will last a minimum of 12 weeks. Students interning during the fall and spring semesters work at least 15 weeks. Anyone interested in summer or fall interns should contact Nancy at Lnancy@clemson.edu. The next GC Intern Employer Day is October 10, 2006.
Clemson University's corrugated classes on ICPF's donated presses take place at the Printing & Converting Facility in nearby Pendleton, SC. Contact Duane Woolbright at 864-656-7664 for information or visit http://graphics.clemson.edu/itc to register.
- “Foundational Elements of Flexographic Printing on Rotary Die Cutters”
- “Overview of Post Printing on Corrugated Board”
- July 31-August 3, 2006
- December 4-7, 2006.
Contact , AICC Director of Training (703) -836-2422 for more information or visit the AICC website at www.aiccbox.org. For more information on Clemson's Graphic Communications internship programs, contact Nancy Leininger at lnancy@clemson.edu.
Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI
“Fundamentals of Improved Flexo Printing & Rotary Die Cutting” takes place Sept. 18-21, 2006 in the J. Richard Troll Technical Laboratory at Fox Valley Technical College. The course includes hands-on instruction on the Workhorse three-color RDC, donated by ICPF and the Glynn Wilson family to Fox Valley. For more information, contact John Morgan, AICC Director of Training at (703) 836-2422 or visit the AICC web site at: www.aiccbox.org.
