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Pulp & Paper Technology MeadWestvaco Pre-Employment Training
To be considered for production employment with MeadWestvaco, it is necessary for candidates to complete a Pre-Employment Training Class (PETC) offered at DSLCC. Individuals must first meet the prerequisites established for the class through placement testing or previous completion of appropriate coursework.
The PETC covers information relevant to the papermaking process and working in an industrial environment. There is no cost to participants to take this class. Individuals who successfully complete the PETC will be awarded three college credits and may be referred to the Virginia Employment Commission for registration. The VEC will forward candidate information to MeadWestvaco for consideration in the employee selection process.
NOTE: Individuals must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or a General Education Diploma (GED) to be considered for employment at MeadWestvaco.
MEADWESTVACO TESTING SCHEDULE
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Thursday, January 7 |
5:45pm |
DSLCC, Backels Hall, Room 219 |
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Saturday, January 9 |
2:00pm |
DSLCC, Backels Hall, Room 219 |
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Thursday, January 14 |
5:45pm |
DSLCC, Backels Hall, Room 219 |
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Thursday, February 11 |
5:45pm |
DSLCC, Backels Hall, Room 219 |
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Thursday, February 18 |
5:45am |
DSLCC, Backels Hall, Room 219 |
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Saturday, February 27 |
2:00pm |
DSLCC, Backels Hall, Room 219 |
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Thursday, March 11 |
5:45pm |
DSLCC, Backels Hall, Room 219 |
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Saturday, March 13 |
9:30am |
DSLCC, Backels Hall, Room 219 |
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Thursday, March 25 |
5:45pm |
DSLCC, Backels Hall, Room 219 |
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Saturday, April 3 |
9:00am |
DSLCC, Backels Hall, Room 219 |
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Thursday, April 8 |
5:45pm |
DSLCC, Backels Hall, Room 219 |
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Please see the Resource Page for information to help you prepare to take the Compass and Asset Placements tests.
For any additional questions, please contact Robin Jennings at DSLCC at 540-863-2899.
Program Requirements
You must complete the following steps for your name to be listed with the Virginia Employment Commission indicating your desire to be considered for employment with MeadWestvaco:
- Call 540-863-2899 for schedule a date and time to take a placement test (Compass/Asset) that assesses your skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. Certain scores are required before you are eligible to take the MeadWestvaco Pre-employment Training Class (PETC). If you have already taken the test or feel that you have met the pre-requisites, you should contact Mr. Chuck Bartocci at 540-863-2892 to discuss your status.
- Apply to DSLCC online PRIOR to your scheduled test date. After completing the application, you will be issued a student identification (ID) number. You MUST bring this ID number with you to your testing session. (NOTE: If you do not complete this process, you will not be allowed to test on that date.)
- Complete the placement test
- Wait for your test scores to arrive at your home by mail and follow the directions in the letter (either step 4 or 5 below)
- If your scores were unacceptable, enroll and successfully complete developmental class(es) at DSLCC to upgrade skills. (Please note that the cost of this(theses) class(es) and books/required materials will be your responsibility).
- If your scores were acceptable, enroll and successfully complete the Pre-employment Training class at DSLCC. (There will be no cost for participants in the Pre-employment Training class)
- After completing the PETC, register at the local office of the Virginia Employment Commission and indicate the desire to be considered for employment with MeadWestvaco.
Any additional information on your status regarding employment opportunities with MeadWestvaco will then be handled by the company.
For a print-out of these instructions
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