Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association (FFTA), is pleased to announce the launch of its first ever online fundraising auction, dubbed the
FIRST Operator Certification Scholarship Online Auction.
Funds generated by the auction, set for Spring 2011, will be deposited directly into the
FIRST Operator Certification Scholarship Program, the Foundation's newest scholarship whose sole objective is to provide financial aid to those individuals interested in pursuing a
FIRST 'Press' or 'Prepress' Operator Certification.
FTA is now
accepting donations for the online auction and is seeking a select number of signature items, including press equipment/accessories, ancillary supplies, idle presstime, direct mail services; and personal items, such as, but not limited to, family vacations,
golf outings, roundtrip airfare, and electronics. To view a current listing of donated items visit:
http://www.idonatetocharity.org/store/FFTA/Donors will be featured on the auction website, along with their company logo, photos and descriptive copy of the donated item. Additionally, donors will receive publicity in future press releases, FLEXO Magazine, and FTA's eNewsletters. Associated tax benefits may apply to the contributions. Donors can specify specific terms and conditions, along with any additional pertinent details regarding the item(s).
Gene Martin, The Robinette Company and FTA Scholarships Committee Chair commented, This is a truly innovative way to gain industry support and raise the funds that will contribute to the FIRST Operator Certification Scholarship Program. He added, FTA's Supplier Leadership Council deserves due credit for its efforts to establish the scholarship, which will aid individuals who desire to improve their skills and pursue a FIRST Operator Certification. I encourage all members of the flexographic industry to pledge their support to this important effort, which in the end, will help to enrich and advance print outcomes.
Bidding will commence on April 1, 2011 and will close on May 2 at 5:00 pm. Winners will be posted at FFTA's Annual Forum (May 1-4, 2011; Hyatt Regency, Indianapolis, IN) and will also be contacted by May 20. You do not have to be present to win.
About the FIRST Operator Certification Program
FFTA's FIRST Operator Certification Program is a curriculum composed of multi-level courses designed to deliver and assess specific flexographic skill sets and knowledge via online course study and examinations. Course curriculum closely follows the specifications espoused in the Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications & Tolerances (FIRST) book. Currently there are three areas one may become certified in: Press, Prepress and Implementation Specialist. Regardless of which designation one chooses to pursue, trainees must complete coursework consisting of three levels before becoming officially FIRST Operator Certified.
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