ST. LOUIS PCC

“We are hoping this program will not only help build membership but increase participation in educational opportunities,” says Industry Co-chair Cathy Rupard, who announced the new program at the PCC’s annual Fall Mailers’ Conference.

Rupard says members who aren’t interested in following a specific track to earn a certain certificate can find value in the courses offered. Members will get “credits” for attending educational events sponsored by the PCC or through the National Postal Forum.

St. Louis County Collector of Revenue Tim Lee, a longtime executive board member, says it’s a “great way to promote PCC education and keep members active and engaged.” He says participants will be able to show their companies that they are improving their skills and learning more to help their company improve its bottom line.

“The program promotes active participation in the PCC, and gets participants involved in leadership roles,” says Lee.

There already has been increased attendance at PCC education sessions, says Jim Williams, manager of Business Mail Entry for the Postal Service’s Gateway District. BME employees had been delivering mailer education programs but “we are now able to draw on a wide range of qualified teachers from various mailing industry sources to offer even more educational opportunities to PCC members.”

Williams says this program also will strengthen relationships between the four PCCs in the Gateway District as they work together to provide more formal training opportunities to members.

PCC University's website can be viewed at http://www.pccuniversity.com/