TAPPI Recognized Education Provider Program
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Introduction As an HR /training professional or manager, you're responsible for training and development solutions for your organization. The TAPPI REP program is designed to help make your job easier while making you more effective. The REP program will:
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View a recent TAPPI Webcast that shows you how the REP program will let you concentrate on your core business, help you qualify providers, and make training and development administration easier!
Why did TAPPI Develop the REP Program?
Since the early 1900's, manufacturers, vendors, and consumers alike have recognized TAPPI standards as reliable and unbiased since these standards were developed by industry stakeholders. These standards address testing procedures as well as product specifications, and are therefore vital to trade and commerce. As the challenges facing TAPPI members changed over the years and the importance of continuing education and training grew, it was only logical for TAPPI to step up and help address the industry's need to improve the quality and impact of continuing education and training.
The REP program has been created in response to feedback from industry manufacturers after 2 years of research, input from over 60 stakeholders in 7 countries, and several months of development.
What are the REP Quality Criteria?
The REP Criteria used by TAPPI to ensure that providers have a commitment to developing and delivering quality learning activities, cover the following areas:
- Suitable learning environment
- Learning is based on identified needs
- Clear learning objectives
- Qualified instructors and appropriate content and methods
- Evaluation of learners and learning activities
To view or download the criteria, click here. You will need Adobe Reader to view the document.
The criteria were developed through a vetting process that incorporated input from over 60 stakeholders in 7 countries. In July 2003, development of the REP criteria was kicked off by a two day meeting of the REP Task Force, a diverse group of training professionals representing the many sectors of our industry: manufacturing, equipment/chemical suppliers, training companies, academia, and non-profit. Learn more about the history of the REP program and the various organizations involved in its development.
You can't afford to be taking chances with your choice of training providers. Whenever you see the REP logo you can rely on that recognized provider for high quality, high impact training.
Trends in Training and Development
For recent TAPPI articles discussing education & training issues facing our industry, and some of the things leading companies are doing to improve their workforce, select the corresponding article below:
"The Impact of Human Performance on Profitability"
Robert Wilson, Jaakko Poyry Consulting
"Technology Summit II Launches National Training Network"
Harry Cullinan, Auburn University
"Continuing Education and Training: How is it Used Today?"
Eric Fletty, Solutions! Editorial Board
"A New Continuing Education Standard for the Pulp, Paper and Converting Industry"
Bob Caron, TAPPI
"How to Attract, Retain, and Develop High-Achieving Workers"
Kenneth W. Christian, Ph. D, Organizational Consultant
"Cultural Implications of Scandinavian Training"
Scott Lipinski, Stora Enso North America, presented at the October 2002 Lake States TAPPI/PIMA Midwest Meeting
