Larry Owen
Manager of Training, International Paper

Title
Maintaining A World Class Apprentice Program

Abstract
Many mills rely on strategy of hiring away people from competing facilities to fill the certain future shortage of qualified crafts people. Learn why this strategy will fail and how to lower cost by creating a new or elevating your existing apprenticeship program to world class level. This workshop is presented by an award winning industry professional and bold thinker. This session will address specific questions on the design, development and implementation of Apprentice Programs and will be in line with discussion and workshop format.

Bio
Larry has 40 years of training development and implementation experience with 13 years of Pulp and Paper Industry experience in the areas of technical training, education and development culminating in job skills certification. Additionally, he has 17 years experience as an adjunct faculty college instructor supporting business and industrial educational and training needs. Mr. Owen received a B.S. in Human Resources Management from Pepperdine University and a M.S. in Personnel Management from Troy State University. He has implemented two Apprentice Programs in Paper Mills and recently started his tenth apprentice class of General Mechanics and E/I's. The programs result in graduates receiving Department of Labor Journeyman Certificates and Associate of Applied Technology degrees in Industrial Maintenance.

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