10th and 11th grade Graphics Technology students were given a tour of the CCL Label plant in Shelton, CT. As part of tour, students took part in  CCL’s “ Label College” where they learned about various printing processes such as Lithography, Flexography, Gravure and Screen printing used at their plant.

Additionally job readiness skills, interviewing and job applications were covered by CCL’s personnel department. Students were given a plant tour which covered areas from design to production and concluded with a buffet lunch served in the conference room.

CCL is a 1.6 billion dollar business which has plants across the world. Some of labels produced at the Shelton plant include Axe shower gel, Eucerin lotion, Act mouth wash, Head and Shoulders shampoo as well as Pantene products and many others.

My Kyle Knight, the operations manager, explained to the students that the skilled Graphics workforce is retiring and needs to be replaced. He is anxious to hire some of our graduates.