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Purdue mechatronics students visit PACK EXPO

Here’s a report that will encourage anyone who’s worried about our industry’s future talent pool. Fresh from the annual Student Design Contest exclusively sponsored by B&R at PACK EXPO, these students from Purdue University Calumet express their enthusiasm for engineering careers in packaging machinery.

October 27, 2011

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Scholarship encourages future leaders in packaging

Packaging World magazine and packaging converter Printpack, Inc. will recognize an aspiring packaging professional with the 2012 Future Leaders in Packaging Scholarship.

October 27, 2011

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New WPO Position Papers

The World Packaging Organization (WPO) has launched three new Position Papers as part of the activities of the Education Committee.

October 27, 2011

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More progress on the education front

The effort to refill the employment pipeline with skilled technicians took at least two more steps forward this week. If we can sustain a sequence of continuous small wins, we may be able to bring manufacturing back to its rightful and necessary place in our economy.

September 29, 2011

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Manufacturing Institute likes PMMI Mechatronics Program

PMMI has announces its Mechatronics Certificate program has been added to The Manufacturing Institute's Manufacturing Skills Certification Systems (SCS) offerings. The Manufacturing Institute is a 501(c) (3) affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).

September 27, 2011

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Food and Package Engineering book takes holistic approach

University of Illinois professor examines interconnected industries in covering package engineering.

September 21, 2011

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B&R sponsors future workforce with new pavilion, student contest

'Investing in the future of packaging innovation’ cites B&R’s Marc Ostertag, is the reason why the automation provider will sponsor the all-new PACK EXPO Education Pavilion and the Student Design Contest.

September 14, 2011

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Packaging Education Alliance adds new on-line learning

The Packaging Education Alliance’s August launch adds new depth to on-line learning for packaging professionals.

August 24, 2011

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Schools recognized for teaching PMMI competencies

Schools across Pennsylvania are establishing and being recognized for their ability to provide programs of study that teach the competencies underlying PMMI's first three mechatronics certificates.

August 21, 2011

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Social media and packaging education

New learning vehicles could help younger packaging pros get up to speed.

August 17, 2011

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What happens in Vegas? IoPP's packaging learning center

If your packaging team has the budget to attend just one all-encompassing educational program on packaging this year, this is it.

August 1, 2011

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Packaging internships work

At this time of year, when universities are graduating a new batch of students and firms are interviewing those students for potential positions, it may be prudent to look at what makes a good fit for the firm and the employee.

June 9, 2011

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The Pack Expo experience: from a packaging student's perspective

I attended my first Pack Expo show in Las Vegas when I was a sophomore. Wow, what a way to start my academic career!

January 5, 2011