Certifying Students for the Future(Winona State University)위노나주립대학교
Certifying Students for the Future(Winona State University)위노나주립대학교
As part of a continuing effort to stay abreast of trends in the field of Human Resources (HR), the Winona State University Business Administration department recently sponsored a General Industry OSHA-10 certification training for 25 senior students graduating with majors in Human Resource Management and Business Administration.
No other four-year HR program in the state includes an OSHA-10 certification as part of its curriculum. WSU faculty members implemented this certification pilot program after observing a need for business students to have a better background in safety and risk management. Many HR generalists and specialists in small to mid-sized organizations are placed in charge of their company’s safety programs and indicate they feel ill-prepared for the task.
WSU plans to track the progress of the graduating seniors over the next three years to determine if graduates who have bachelor’s degree and an OSHA-10 completion card are more marketable in their chosen field and better prepared for responsibilities including safety.
The 10-hour OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) certification workshop introduced the students to the basic practices of identifying, reducing, eliminating and reporting hazards associated with their work.
Winona State University’s College of Business offers innovative, high-value business programs that intellectually engage and challenge students. With seven undergraduate majors and 10 minors, the College of Business programs equip students for lifelong success in the global community. Students can take advantage of many opportunities to experience real business situations through internship programs, company tours, business and industry guest speakers, and research opportunities. The 46 full-time professors in the College of Business are committed to fostering an engaging and supporting learning environment that utilizes the Winona and Rochester business community to provide innovative curricular and co-curricular experiential learning.
