ICPF is proud to announce 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: Introduction to the Corrugated Packaging Industry
- Module 2: Prioritizing Sustainability
- Module 3: A Box’s Journey Part 1 – From Papermaking to Converting
- Module 4: A Box’s Journey Part 2 – Box Design, Regulations & 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 overview of the corrugated packaging industry with details on the industry’s dedication to sustainability, papermaking, production, design, specifications, testing, career opportunities and corrugated’s role as a high tech, high performance, renewable, recyclable and sustainable packaging choice.
Additional resources include interactive worksheets, quizzes, an industry fact sheet, worker testimonial videos, a glossary of packaging terms, machine primer resource showcasing equipment used in today’s packaging industry, carton style resources and more.
All files can be accessed by visiting www.careersincorrugated.com. We encourage you to use the ICPF Corrugated Curricula Master File to get started. Please note – this curriculum is Copyrighted © by the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation. No portion may be reproduced in any form without permission.
“We encourage educators to take advantage of this customized resource to bring their students’ knowledge of corrugated packaging to the next level,” said ICPF President Caitlin Salaverria. “Together, let’s pave the way to their future rewarding job, and potential lifelong career in the corrugated packaging industry.”
ICPF would like to thank The Packaging School for their assistance with the new edition.