Meat and Poultry Black Belt Training Program - Iowa State University
Meat and Poultry Black Belt Training Program - Iowa State University
Meat and Poultry Black Belt Training Program - Iowa State University
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<strong>Iowa</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>—ConAgra Foods<br />
<strong>Meat</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Poultry</strong> <strong>Black</strong> <strong>Belt</strong> <strong>Training</strong> <strong>Program</strong> 2005–2006<br />
This training program is being offered as a part of ConAgra Foods’ continuing effort to endorse the values<br />
of: Integrity, Objectivity, Ownership, Accountability, Customer Focus <strong>and</strong> Team Work. ConAgra Foods is<br />
committed to continuous education <strong>and</strong> encourages its dedicated employees to follow a path of life-long<br />
learning. This training program endorses ConAgra Foods' mission of:<br />
<strong>Iowa</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>—<br />
ConAgra Foods<br />
<strong>Meat</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Poultry</strong> <strong>Black</strong> <strong>Belt</strong> <strong>Training</strong> <strong>Program</strong> 2005–2006<br />
Becoming America's Favorite Food Company<br />
NOTE: Your registration will be confirmed by Denise Wright, ConAgra Foods, Naperville, IL. When your registration is<br />
confirmed, you should make your flight arrangements with Travel <strong>and</strong> Transport (800-728-0080). ConAgra Foods will make<br />
your hotel reservation for you at the The Hotel at Gateway Center, Ames, IA.<br />
<strong>Meat</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Poultry</strong> <strong>Black</strong> <strong>Belt</strong> <strong>Training</strong> Registration:<br />
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This form registers you for the entire <strong>Black</strong> <strong>Belt</strong> <strong>Training</strong> <strong>Program</strong>: Internet Modules, Plant Project <strong>and</strong> <strong>Black</strong> <strong>Belt</strong> <strong>Training</strong><br />
Sessions 1 <strong>and</strong> 2. Please register early. Cancellations must be received by June 15, 2005.<br />
First Name __________________________________________ Last Name ____________________________________________________<br />
(Your name will be printed on your certificate of completion as you have it listed above.)<br />
Company _____________________________________________ Position ____________________________________________________<br />
Company Street Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
City _______________________________________________________<strong>State</strong>_____________ Zip Code______________________________<br />
Work Phone __________________________________________ Work Fax ____________________________________________________<br />
Work E-mail ________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Social Security Number (Required for Continuing Education credits) ____________________________________________________________<br />
Fax the completed registration form to Denise Wright – fax 630-857-1905<br />
Your registration will be confirmed by an e-mail sent to you. All participants must have a ConAgra Foods e-mail address.<br />
Special needs? Disability/dietary accommodations will be provided upon request. Call Denise Wright at 630-857-1022.<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Dates: July 2005 – June 2006<br />
Internet <strong>Training</strong> Modules<br />
2005— July, August, September, October,<br />
November, December<br />
2006— January, February, March, April<br />
Plant Project Module<br />
July 2005–April 2006<br />
Plant Project must be completed by May 1, 2006<br />
<strong>Black</strong> <strong>Belt</strong> <strong>Training</strong>—Session 1<br />
October 11–12, 2005<br />
<strong>Black</strong> <strong>Belt</strong> <strong>Training</strong>—Session 2<br />
June 6–7, 2006<br />
<strong>Black</strong> <strong>Belt</strong> <strong>Training</strong><br />
Session 1 <strong>and</strong> Session 2<br />
Location<br />
Department of Animal Science<br />
<strong>Meat</strong> Laboratory<br />
Ames, <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
Host Hotel<br />
The Hotel at Gateway Center<br />
Ames, <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
Phone: 515-292-8600<br />
Fax: 515-268-2224<br />
<strong>Iowa</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> does not discriminate on the<br />
basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual<br />
orientation, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a<br />
U.S. Vietnam Era Veteran. Any persons having inquiries<br />
concerning this may contact the Director of Affirmative<br />
Action, 318 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.
<strong>Iowa</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>—<br />
ConAgra Foods<strong>Meat</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Poultry</strong> <strong>Black</strong> <strong>Belt</strong> <strong>Training</strong> <strong>Program</strong><br />
Topics covered in <strong>Black</strong> <strong>Belt</strong> <strong>Training</strong><br />
Advanced <strong>Meat</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Poultry</strong><br />
Science<br />
Nonmeat Ingredients <strong>and</strong><br />
Allergens<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Dates — 2005–2006<br />
Internet <strong>Training</strong> Modules<br />
2005— July, August, September,<br />
October, November, December<br />
2006—January, February, March, April<br />
Plant Project Module<br />
July 2005–April 2006<br />
Plant Project must be completed<br />
by May 1, 2006<br />
<strong>Black</strong> <strong>Belt</strong> <strong>Training</strong>—<br />
Session 1<br />
October 11–12, 2005<br />
<strong>Black</strong> <strong>Belt</strong> <strong>Training</strong>—<br />
Session 2<br />
June 6–7, 2006<br />
Lodging<br />
A block of sleeping rooms has been<br />
reserved at The Hotel at Gateway<br />
Center, Ames, <strong>Iowa</strong>. ConAgra Foods<br />
will make your hotel reservations<br />
for you. Attendees are responsible<br />
for paying their hotel bill at checkout.<br />
Messages<br />
During the training programs,<br />
your phone messages may be<br />
left at (515) 294-5310 or via fax<br />
to (515) 294-6328. Check for your<br />
messages on the board near<br />
Room 133 of the <strong>Meat</strong> Laboratory.<br />
Information<br />
Product Labeling, Sales <strong>and</strong><br />
Marketing<br />
Mathematics in <strong>Meat</strong><br />
Processing<br />
Microbiology <strong>and</strong> Food Safety<br />
Raw Products, Ground <strong>and</strong><br />
Not Ground<br />
Dry <strong>and</strong> Semi-Dry Products<br />
Fully Cooked, Not Shelf<br />
Stable Products<br />
Bacon Processing<br />
<strong>Iowa</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>Meat</strong> Laboratory<br />
Ames, <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
Instructors, (<strong>Iowa</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, industry, <strong>and</strong> ConAgra Foods),<br />
nationally <strong>and</strong> internationally recognized authorities in their fields,<br />
will provide information about the latest technology available.<br />
You must be classified as a ConAgra Foods Brown <strong>Belt</strong> Processing<br />
Specialist before taking <strong>Black</strong> <strong>Belt</strong> <strong>Training</strong>.<br />
Individuals successfully completing the <strong>Black</strong> <strong>Belt</strong> <strong>Training</strong><br />
<strong>Program</strong> will be designated ConAgra Foods <strong>Black</strong> <strong>Belt</strong> Processing<br />
Specialists.<br />
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Location<br />
The <strong>Meat</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Poultry</strong> <strong>Black</strong> <strong>Belt</strong><br />
<strong>Training</strong> Sessions will be held at<br />
the <strong>Iowa</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>Meat</strong><br />
Laboratory. A shuttle bus will<br />
transport you between The Hotel<br />
at Gateway Center <strong>and</strong> the <strong>Meat</strong><br />
Laboratory. If requested, shuttle<br />
service will also be provided<br />
between Ames <strong>and</strong> the Des<br />
Moines International Airport.<br />
Schedule<br />
In June 2005, you will receive a packet of information describing the Internet<br />
Modules <strong>and</strong> the Plant Project Module. Internet Modules <strong>and</strong> the Plant Project<br />
Module will be completed from your plant.<br />
The October 11-12, 2005 <strong>Black</strong> <strong>Belt</strong> <strong>Training</strong> Session will begin with a reception<br />
<strong>and</strong> dinner Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. at The Hotel at Gateway Center. It will<br />
conclude with dinner on Wednesday evening. All participants should plan on<br />
attending this dinner. A bus will return you to the Des Moines Airport for Thursday<br />
departure. The course will begin each day with a continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m.<br />
at the <strong>Meat</strong> Laboratory <strong>and</strong> conclude each day with a reception <strong>and</strong> dinner. Lunch<br />
will also be provided each day.<br />
For more information or questions<br />
about registration, contact—<br />
Denise Wright<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
ConAgra Foods<br />
Naperville, IL<br />
Phone: 630-857-1022<br />
Fax: 630-857-1905<br />
E-mail: Denise.Wright@conagrafoods.com<br />
For more information or questions<br />
about training programs, contact—<br />
Syed Hussain<br />
Director of Process Improvement<br />
ConAgra Foods<br />
Naperville, Illinois<br />
Phone: 630-857-1056<br />
Fax: 630-857-1905<br />
E-mail: Syed.Hussain@conagrafoods.com