training programs

Intertek Alchemy Offers Free COVID-19 Training Course for Food Manufacturing Workers

March 20, 2020

To help in efforts to contain the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, Intertek Alchemy has created a complimentary new training course "COVID-19: Overview" for frontline food manufacturing workers.

Study finds wearable technology most effective training method for foodservice workers

The study tested the educational properties of glass with EyeSucceed against traditional, video-based training.

October 10, 2019

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In a new study published in the Journal of Foodservice Management & Education, wearable technology was found to expedite and positively impact food handler training.

TransForce acquires full-service commercial truck driving school

This acquisition will anchor TransForce's offerings to include education and training solutions to motor carrier customers.

January 21, 2019

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TransForce, Inc., Alexandria, Va., purchased The CDL School, a Miami-based full-service commercial truck driving school.

Taylor Farms opens new state-of-the-art employee training centers

Taylor Farms invested more than $1 million in a 4,500-square-foot facility in Yuma, Ariz., and a 2,200-square-foot facility in Salinas, Calif.

July 25, 2018

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Taylor Farms, Salinas, Calif., opened two employee training centers dedicated to the continued education and advancement of employees across the organization.

tna opens new office, training center in Mexico

Located in Santiago de Querétaro, the new office enables tna to accommodate its growing sales and technical support team and better respond to regional business growth.

June 27, 2018

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tna, Dallas, Texas, opened a new office and training facility in Mexico, providing local food manufacturers with a range of new services and enhanced technical support.

Pregis develops virtual reality training program to improve consistency, efficiency of protective packaging

These 360-degree virtual reality videos run approximately two minutes.

February 9, 2018

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Pregis LLC, Deerfield, Ill., introduced an innovative virtual reality training program for protective packaging equipment and material selection.

World Poultry Foundation helps poultry farmers train their peers

The “train-the-trainer” program teaches local poultry farmers how to produce chickens more efficiently, with particular emphasis on improving biosecurity to help prevent the spread of disease.

October 21, 2016

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The World Poultry Foundation (WPF), Stone Mountain, Ga., concluded the second phase of a landmark multi-year project to improve poultry and egg production in Ghana by teaching a small group of producers to train other producers.

Port of Long Beach opens Global Logistics Academy

The 4-year academy, conducted in partnership with the Long Beach Unified School District, is a “linked learning” school that brings together college prep academics, technical education and work-based training opportunities.

October 13, 2016

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Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif., opened Port of Long Beach Academy of Global Logistics at Cabrillo High School.

Perdue to open new learning center

The center will be equipped with integrated smart boards and the latest in audio-visual resources.

July 27, 2016

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Perdue Foods, Salisbury, Md. Announced plans to move its corporate training center to the Main Place building at 214 W. Main St. in downtown Salisbury.

Agr International opens sales, service, training center in Italy

The center also includes dedicated facilities for component/small equipment repair, refurbishment and re-manufacturing of legacy equipment, calibration and re-certification, equipment training and an expanded parts warehouse.

June 23, 2016

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Agr International, Inc., Butler, Pa., opened the doors to its newly expanded sales, training and service facility in Montecchio, Italy.