Green technology training now available online
March 11, 2011
Oxygen Education now offers green technology training course developed by Purdue University
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., and JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. – Through a licensing agreement with the Purdue Research Foundation, Oxygen Education will provide green technology online training that can help a company improve environmental sustainability.
The green generalist training examines key environmental issues facing manufacturers and identifies ways to redesign business practices using environmentally friendly techniques. A case study simulation included in the training provides learners experience in analyzing business processes and adopting sustainable practices.
The online program is geared for educational institutions, manufacturers, businesses, industry and work force development initiatives interested in environmental business management practices.
"Making green generalist training available online will provide the opportunity to learn about green technology, global sustainability and the associated cost-cutting practices," said Joseph B. Hornett, senior vice president, treasurer and COO of the Purdue Research Foundation. "Interest in environmentally friendly methods is booming, and people trained to understand how to address sustainability issues will be able to market themselves better to prospective employers."
Oxygen Education collaborated with Purdue University's Technical Assistance Program (TAP) to develop the green technology online training.
"Oxygen Education is very pleased to have the opportunity to collaborate with Purdue in green technology," said Paul Perkins, president of Amatrol. "Practical, accessible essential training on green technology to benefit business and education has been sorely lacking. Providing high-quality online training allows educational institutions to extend programming without incurring the time and expense required to build a curriculum locally.
"Industry and work force development initiatives also save time and money when they offer skills development training in a 24/7 accessible online environment."
In addition to the Green Generalist Training, Oxygen Education offers a library of more 100 ready-to-implement content modules for technical education and work force development. For information about Green Generalist training, contact Oxygen Education at info@o2ed.com or 812-283-1588.
For more information about TAP's Green Enterprise Development Program, e-mail MEPworkshops@purdue.edu or call 800-877-5182.
About the Purdue Research Foundation
The Purdue Research Foundation is a private, nonprofit foundation created to advance the mission of Purdue University. The Purdue Research Foundation oversees the Purdue Research Park, which is the largest university-affiliated business incubator in the country. In addition to the Purdue Research Park in West Lafayette, the foundation has established or is currently constructing technology parks in other locations around Indiana that include Merrillville, New Albany and Indianapolis.
About Oxygen Education
Oxygen Education, a division of Amatrol Inc. develops high-quality, interactive content for online technical education and work force development. Our staff of experienced manufacturing and technology industry personnel works closely with our highly trained instructional and graphic design teams translating complex, technical concepts into engaging online learning experiences. Our methodology affirms learner competency with thorough activities and end-of-chapter assessments. Educational institutions, manufacturers and work force development programs around the globe choose Oxygen Education to train the world's evolving work force. To learn more about Oxygen Education, please visit us at http://www.o2ed.com
Media Contacts:
Kimberly Perkins, Amatrol Inc., 812-288-8285, Kimberly_perkins@amatrol.com
Cynthia Sequin, Purdue Research Foundation, 765-588-3340, casequin@prf.org
