MSU Extension Meat Cutter Training Course – Application

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Employee (Participant) Applicant Information

* First Name

* Last Name

* Address

Addt'l Address

* City

* State

* Country

* Zipcode

* Preferred Phone Number

* E-mail If you supply an e-mail address, a receipt for your registration will automatically be sent to that account. An e-mail address is required to pay using a credit card.

Additional Employee (Participant) Applicant Information

* Attendee's Age (Must be 18 years or older to participate) Enter a whole number greater than or equal to 18.

* Current Job Title

* Current Job Responsibilities:

* Previous Work Experience:

* Do you have your high school diploma or GED?

* Year Received Enter a whole number greater than or equal to 0.

* Additional Training/Education:

* What do you hope to learn from this hands-on training?:

* How do you plan to use the knowledge and skills learned from this training in the future?:

What area(s) of meat processing are you interested in? (select all that apply): * Beef carcass breakdown Pork carcass breakdown Boxed beef breakdown Boxed pork breakdown Retail cut identification

Anything else you would like us to know about why you want to take this training?:

Current Employer Information

* Company

* Role

Manager/Owner Name

* Business Address

* Business City

* Business State

* Business Zipcode

* Managers Phone Number

* Manager's email

* Start Date of Employment

Agreement Information

By checking the box below, the Employee authorizes Michigan State University to conduct any additional screening for program participation it deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, a criminal background check, health history and voluntary disclosure of prescription medications that may impact performance in the MSU Meat Lab, and drug testing. Criminal history does not disqualify a candidate from participating in this program unless the applicant was convicted of criminal sexual conduct or certain violent crimes.

* I agree to the terms above authorizing MSU to conduct additional screenings

* Applicant's Name

Training Information

I agree to the pay the registration fee of $1595 for the Meat Cutter Training and attend the training designated if my application is accepted * April 29-30, 2024 and May 13-14, 2024 only Sept. 9-10 and Sept. 23-24, 2024 only I am available for either spring or fall if a space becomes available

* Applicant's Name

* Please indicate any special dietary needs:

* Please indicate your non-alcoholic beverage preferences: This is a small but intense class and we try to provide participants with their beverage of choice as much as possible.

Emergency Contact Information

This information is required in case something happens during the training given the hands-on nature of the training.

* Emergency Contact First Name

* Emergency Contact Last Name

* Emergency Contact Phone Number

* Emergency Contact Email

Contact Information

For information, contact Jeannine P. Schweihofer, Ph.D., Senior Meat Quality Extension Educator, at grobbelj@msu.edu or 989-996-0684 or Andrea Garmyn,Ph.D., Meat Science Outreach Specialist, garmynan@msu.edu or 785-410-4618.