Retailers taught to avoid tobacco sales to minors

Southeast Missourian

A coalition of Missouri retailers is planning We Card training sessions in Cape Girardeau and other communities to educate retail employees to prevent tobacco sales to minors.

The session in Cape Girardeau will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. June 15 at the Plaza Conference Center, 3257 William St.

Participants will view videos and take part in role playing as part of the training. The We Card program, established in 1995, provides in-store and classroom training and signage for retail employees involved in the sale of tobacco products. The training seeks to ensure that retailers and sales clerks have the tools they need to understand and comply with state laws.

The Missouri Coalition for Responsible Tobacco Retailing sponsors the free seminars.

Anyone who wants to attend the training session should register by calling toll-free (888) 872-4603. To obtain We Card educational kits and additional materials, call (800) 934-3968 or go online at www.WeCard.org.