HOWARD B. VREELAND SR.
VIRTUAL LEARNING CAMPUS

Introduction to Flexography LMS

The Phoenix Challenge Foundation announces the Howard B. Vreeland Sr. Virtual Campus - an innovative online learning platform designed to introduce, educate and provide Phoenix Flexo Competency Certification to high school and career center students to the fundamentals of flexographic printing.

This educational resource was made possible through the generous support of Howard B. Vreeland Jr., current board chairman of Andersen & Vreeland Inc., and son of Howard Sr.  This exclusive virtual campus and certification program represents another significant step forward in the Foundation’s mission of

Creating, Inspiring & Building Tomorrow’s Workforce

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Produced and hosted by the Phoenix Challenge Foundation, the Howard B. Vreeland Sr. Virtual Campus is a state-of-the-art learning management system (LMS) developed specifically for students exploring careers in graphic communications, manufacturing, packaging, and print production. The platform provides structured, self-paced coursework that delivers industry-relevant knowledge and prepares students for future opportunities in the flexographic printing industry.

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Flexography is one of the most widely used commercial printing processes in the world, producing everything from food packaging and labels to medical products, newspapers, and corrugated boxes. As demand for printed packaging and labeling continues to grow, skilled flexographic professionals remain highly sought after throughout North America.

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​Comprehensive Flexographic Curriculum

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​The Virtual Campus offers a robust curriculum covering the core principles of flexographic printing including basics of flexography, prepress/plate making, color management and more.  Each course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the flexographic printing process while introducing key industry concepts and terminology.

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Built for the Classroom and Beyond

Designed to complement graphic arts and technical education programs, the Howard B. Vreeland Sr. Virtual Campus provides educators with a ready-to-use curriculum framework while allowing students to learn at their own pace. The platform can be utilized as a standalone educational resource or integrated with hands-on laboratory instruction, helping bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world industry application.

The Virtual Campus is named in honor of Howard B. Vreeland Sr., recognizing his lifelong dedication to flexographic education and workforce development. The platform reflects his belief that access to quality trade education should be available to students regardless of their geographic location.

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Expanding Career Pathways

For educators, school administrators, and students exploring career pathways in manufacturing, graphic communications, and packaging design, the Howard B. Vreeland Sr. Virtual Campus provides an accessible entry point into a dynamic and rewarding industry. Employers across the flexographic printing sector are actively seeking candidates who possess foundational industry knowledge and technical skills.

Whether a student is exploring future career options or building toward a profession in print production, the Virtual Campus delivers professional-grade flexographic education anytime, anywhere.

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More to Come

The launch of the Howard B. Vreeland Sr. Virtual Campus is just one of several initiatives planned by the Phoenix Challenge Foundation. Additional educational tools, resources, and workforce development programs are currently in development and will be introduced throughout the coming year.

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As the Foundation continues to expand its educational offerings, industry partners, educators, and supporters are encouraged to join in advancing the mission of creating, inspiring, and building tomorrow’s workforce.