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Weyerhaeuser's commitment to education: Educational initiatives build on Weyerhaeuser's lifelong learning philosophy. (Corporate Profile).(Brief Article)
Northern Ontario Business, November, 2001
Lifelong learning, whether through employee skill development or community-based education, is an integral part of Weyerhaeuser's philosophy. Weyerhaeuser's acuity and commitment to education is visible throughout all areas of the company and is most apparent in ongoing educational initiatives, some that have been a part of the company for decades.
Weyerhaeuser, one of the world's largest producers of softwood lumber, engineered wood products and softwood market pulp, "allots a substantial amount of money to training and education," not just to enable its employees to reach their full potential, but also to support educational initiatives in the community, says Norm Bush, vice-president of Weyerhaeuser's Ontario operations.
"If we are going to be a...
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