workforce development
New CCAI Online Training Videos Now Available
Library of videos offers educational presentations from industry experts that run an average of 20-40 minutes in length.
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Nordson Powder Coating Training Is May 13-14 and August 13-14
hands-on, two-day Powder Coating Workshop is an intensive, introductory seminar on powder coating materials, their application, troubleshooting and maintenance, as well as hands-on training.
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Kushner Plating School Adds Globally Harmonized System Labeling And Safety Data Sheet Training
Effective this year, the Hazard Communication Standard for all facilities with hazardous materials must comply with employee training on the new GHS labeling and safety data sheets.
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When complaints are ignored by the employer, the worker often complains to EPA or OSHA, or, worse, an accident occurs.
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Axalta Coating Systems Participates in Michigan Values Veterans Workforce Program
Mount Clemens, MI facility presented with MV2 certification at Michigan Values Veterans conference for Axalta’s pledge to hire and retain U.S. veterans.
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A Conversation With … William Goughenour
William Goughenour debuts this month as the new paint expert for Products Finishing. He is the Senior Coatings Analyst for the National Center for Coatings Application, Research, and Education (C-Care) in Virginia, which provides one of the most advanced manufacturing laboratories in North America for coating and finishing related process engineering, applied research, training, and education.
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Wisconsin's Hartford Finishing Growing, Adding 94 Jobs
Governor Scott Walker joined company leaders to announce the addition of 94 new jobs at Hartford Finishing, Inc., a powder coating and painting firm, and its sister companies. The jobs announcement coincides with the opening of the company’s new paint line.
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CCAI Publishes 6th Edition of Powder Coating for Industrial Finishing Applications Training Manual in Color
208-page manual has been revised with new color graphics and photos, several new chapters and a re-written glossary that serves as a guide to operating a powder coating system and managing the process for efficiency and profit.
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CCAI Adds On-Line Educational Videos on CCAI TV
This new feature is available to everyone free until December 1 on the CCAI website. The educational presentations are designed to provide information and understanding on a variety of finishing technologies.
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Platers Go Back to School to Help Future Engineers
Milt Stevenson of Anoplate Corp. in Syracuse, N.Y., wants more finishing shops to become part of this program that pairs the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) with collegiate engineering and technology students.
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