New Website Launched for UFP Business School
June 18 2018 - 9:15AM
A new website for UFP Business School features students from the
school’s first class who will be graduating in August 2018 and
taking jobs with Universal Forest Products operations across North
America.
Visitors to www.UFPBusinessSchool.com will read about these
students, the school they attend, the professionals who teach the
courses and the opportunity that exists for graduates.
“Being a part of the UFP team is incredible,” said Calvin C., a
student featured on the site. “This is a great opportunity to get a
head start in your career without a cost to you.”
Calvin has accepted a job with Universal’s operation in
Chandler, Arizona.
“Everyone at UFP is so welcoming and determined to help you
succeed,” says Jake W., who will join Universal’s operation in
Saginaw, Texas. “I wouldn’t want to build a career anywhere
else.”
UFP Business School is a two-year program created and operated
by Universal Forest Products, Inc., a $4 billion manufacturer of
building and industrial products with operations around the world.
The curriculum is modeled after a four-year business degree
program. Courses are taught by Universal professionals (for
example, the CEO teaches entrepreneurship; the executive vice
president of marketing teaches marketing; etc.).
School is year-round. Students are in class 10 hours a week and
in a paid internship 20 hours a week. For one term each year, they
work at one of the Company’s North American operations. Those
who graduate get first pick of available jobs.
Best of all, there is no cost to the students; all attend on a
full scholarship underwritten by the Company. While students don’t
have to commit to staying at Universal upon graduation, if the
first class is any indication, they will.
“We were challenged to find qualified people who were ready and
able to get to work. At the same time, our CEO, Matt Missad, was
considering viable options to costly, post-high school education
opportunities,” said Lynn Afendoulis, director of corporate
communication.
“UFP Business School isn’t the easy option – it is rigorous and
we demand much of the students,” she added, “but we open the door
to a lot of opportunity for those who succeed. It’s exciting to see
our first-ever students get jobs at our operations.”
Students attend courses at Universal’s Grand Rapids, Michigan,
campus and online.
There still are a few spots available for the class
beginning in September. For information on the school, go
to www.ufpbusinessschool.com or
call Administrator Jeanie Colella at 616.365.4289.
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. Universal
Forest Products, Inc. is a holding company whose subsidiaries
supply wood, wood composite and other products to three robust
markets: retail, construction and industrial. Founded in
1955, the Company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., with
affiliates throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
For more about Universal Forest Products, go to www.ufpi.com.
Contact: Lynn Afendoulis(616) 365-1502
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