TSRI Director Offers Lecture Regarding RFID Labor Shortage At Oakton Community College

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TSRI, pioneer and leader in the delivery of staffing services and technology workforce solutions announced today that Joe Kurtzke, RFID Sales Director, will serve as a guest lecturer at the Oakton Community College’s Skokie Campus, 7701 North Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL on October 25, 2006. Mr. Kurtzke will address current challenges associated with the RFID labor shortage. Oakton Community College is a pioneer in RFID education. Oakton recently announced the availability of two new certificate programs starting this fall including Radio Frequency Identification Technology (RFIDT) and Transportation, Warehousing, and Logistics Management (TWL). Both programs focus on the use of RFID for tracking and data collection through the supply chain, as well as in a variety of other applications. Certificate recipients will be able to develop an RFID deployment plan based on understanding how the technology can effectively be used in their industry.

“As RFID continues to emerge, Chicago and suburban businesses will need employees with tangible skills in this growing field”

As a leader in the delivery of advanced RFID industry solutions, Mr. Kurtzke’s lecture will offer valuable insights into the consequences and market impact of the current labor shortages while highlighting opportunities to overcome these challenges over time. The RFID certificate program offered by Oakton Community College is an important step in the preparation of a skilled labor force for the future. Mr. Kurtzke commented, “The current skilled labor shortage now experienced in the RFID sector will have a profound impact on the nation’s economy if proactive steps are not taken. I am pleased to be a part of Oakton’s comprehensive RFID education program that will no doubt set the pace for the entire industry.”

"As RFID continues to emerge, Chicago and suburban businesses will need employees with tangible skills in this growing field," said Majid Ghadiri, chairman of Engineering, Electronics, and Computer Technology at Oakton Community College. "Oakton is pleased to welcome TSRI as a willing partner to help us achieve our goal to prepare students for RFID opportunities in the workplace."

About TSRI

For over 15 years, TSRI has emerged as a leader in the delivery of advanced workforce solutions. Through its unique TSQM recruitment methodology, TSRI delivers highly experienced consultants and ready-to-work project teams for RFID, telecommunications, manufacturing, life sciences, consumer packaged goods, retail, finance, and utility industry sectors.

About Oakton Community College

For more information about the RFID certificate, contact Majid Ghadiri, at 847-635-1909, mghadiri@oakton.edu or David Geller Assistant Professor, Manufacturing Division of Mathematics & Technologies at dgeller@oakton.edu. For more information about the TWL certificate, contact Sue Cisco, at 847-635-1872, or scisco@oakton.edu.