MidAtlantic Association of Cleaners

Drycleaning & Laundry Institute Partner

 

Representing and serving knowledgeable, courteous, professional garment care specialists with excellence in The District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia
Text Box: Events and Professional Growth Opportunities Check Upcoming Events often. Information is updated here first. For a schedule of Conventions and Tradeshows around the world, go to CleaningExpo.com and click on Conventions and Tradeshows. IFI Trains Winners! Here’s the 2007 Schedule Practical Training and Professional Growth Class hours are 9 am—4:30 pm at the IFI Educational Center, 14700 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707. Call 1-800-638-2627 for info. BRAND NEW! Cleaning and Stain Removal Course —One week of instruction and practical application on stain removal and cleaning procedures. September 17-21 Tuition is $695 for IFI/MidAtlantic professionally affiliated companies Introduction to Cleaning—A five day course for individuals who are new to the industry and employees with less than one year of production experience. This course of instruction covers the following areas of expertise: Fibers and fabrics; workflow; PCE and hydrocarbon cleaning processes; cleaning machine parts and functions; cleaning and drying cycles; beginning stain removal; finishing procedures for pants, coats, sweaters, and skirts; assembly and invoicing. October 22-28 Tuition is $649 for IFI/MidAtlantic professionals Advanced Cleaning—A two week course for individuals who have completed the introductory course or have more than one year of production experience. This course of instruction covers the following areas of expertise: Specialty fabrics and fiber identifications; advanced stain removal procedures and bleaches; wetcleaning; solvents, detergents, moisture, filtration and distillation; troubleshooting the cleaning systems; production layout and workflow; creating superior customer service; good business practices and management; regulatory requirements; finishing dresses, ties, all-weather coats, dry cleaned shirts, pleats, pile fabrics, silk and rayon. October 29-November 9 Tuition is $1,149 for IFI/MidAtlantic professionally affiliated companies General Cleaning Course—A three week course comprised of Introduction and Advanced Cleaning instruction. Students may register for successive courses or different dates. Tuition is $1,495 for IFI/MidAtlantic professionally affiliated companies DVD/CD/Video Training Perfect for new associates and for strengthening skill levels of existing personnel with the following professional growth opportunities: It’s the latest! Quality Coat Finishing—25 coats per hour without breaking a sweat! $59 includes shipping and handling. Call 1-800-638-2627 to order. Quality—Everyone is Responsible for Excellence Quality Finishing Techniques Quality Shirt Finishing—Done the Right Away WITH Excellent Production Finishing Techniques—comes complete with Guide Stain Removal Becoming A Customer Service Expert A Day in the Life of a Customer Service Representative Hazard Communication Standard Training Order by calling 1-800-638-2627 In-plant Training Whatever your needs, IFI and MidAtlantic customize training for you. Train all of your associates—even provide personalized training in several areas at one time. Call Brian Johnson, IFI, 1-800-638-2627 Professional Certification Examinations Conducted by Professional Testing Corporation. Call Susan Bale at 1-800-638-2627 for information.