1. NAA Newspaper University PRINT:Tech Press Operator Training Series

2. NAA PRINT:Tech n Industry Pressing Issue: “Newspapers are experiencing increased difficulty recruiting employees for newspaper production jobs and sources for training production employees. ” “Newspapers are experiencing increased difficulty recruiting employees for newspaper production jobs and sources for training production employees. ” Spring 2007 NAA Printing Technology Committee

3. NAA PRINT:Tech n Course 1: Intro for Press Operators –7 Education Modules Intro to Cold-set Web PrintingIntro to Cold-set Web Printing Newspaper LayoutsNewspaper Layouts Safety in the PressroomSafety in the Pressroom Paper Handling ProceduresPaper Handling Procedures Lock-out/Tag-out (Meets OSHA Annual Training Requirement)Lock-out/Tag-out (Meets OSHA Annual Training Requirement) Web Press OperationWeb Press Operation Recognizing Paper ProblemsRecognizing Paper Problems –Student Workbook –Instructor Manual

4. NAA PRINT:Tech n Course 2: Core Press Operator Skills –14-16 Education Modules –Core press operator training: Press units, color control, safety, web tension, folder operation, ink & water balance, color theory, quality, press mechanics and press trouble-shooting. –Student Manual & Instructor Guide –Available Fall 2008

5. NAA PRINT:Tech n Course 3: Advanced Press Skills & Intro Management Skills –10-12 Education Modules –Advanced press operator training: Press units maintenance, advanced color control, safety, web tension & folder operation, management skills, managing employees, negotiation skills & conflict resolution, budgeting, scheduling. –Student Manual & Instructor Guide –Available Spring 2009

6. NAA PRINT:Tech n Future Training Tracks: –Pre-Press/CTP –Press Maintenance –Customer Service –Production Management –Post-Press/Packaging