We are excited to launch the PMMI Foundation page. Our mission is to grow awareness of careers in packaging and processing and to provide assistance to schools and programs that develop students to excel in the industry. We strive to build a brighter future for the #packaging and #processing industry. Learn more at www.pmmifoundation.org
PMMI Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
Herndon, Virginia 837 followers
The PMMI Foundation is the charitable foundation of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
About us
The PMMI Foundation is the charitable foundation of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. We are committed to supporting the future workforce of the packaging and processing industry by providing academic scholarships to students pursuing careers in the industry, supporting manufacturing summer camps, in addition to assisting colleges, universities, technical schools, and programs designed to promote career opportunities and help close the skilled workforce gap. To date, the PMMI Foundation has raised over 2.6 million dollars to strengthen the future workforce of the packaging and processing industry.
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https://www.pmmi.org/foundation
External link for PMMI Foundation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Herndon, Virginia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1998
- Specialties
- packaging supply chain, packaging machinery, packaging materials, packaging solutions, non profit, charitable foundation, processing, processing machinery, packaging, manufacturing, manufacturing machinery, packaging education, mechatronics, association, and leading trade association
Locations
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Primary
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2930 Worldgate Dr
Suite 200
Herndon, Virginia 20170, US
Employees at PMMI Foundation
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Kate Fiorianti
Director, Workforce Development, PMMI | Advocate for Future Workforce | Employee Training | Connecting Industry with Next Generation Workforce
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Heather Zahory
Program Coordinator, Workforce Development at PMMI: The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
Updates
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As the holiday season is upon us, we’d like to express our gratitude for the support the PMMI Foundation has received this past year! To allow our team to celebrate and recharge, we will be closed from December 23, 2024 through January 3, 2025. We wish you a joyful and restful holiday season filled with happiness, health, and success. See you in the New Year! 🎉 #HappyHolidays #ThankYou #HolidayClosure
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🌟 In 2024, the PMMI Foundation proudly invested over $800,000 in programs and initiatives designed to engage young minds and empower the next generation of innovators and leaders. We’re excited to build on this impact in 2025 and continue fostering growth, creativity, and innovation in our industry. 📚 Learn more about the PMMI Foundation and its initiatives: https://lnkd.in/geS37R6p #NextGenLeaders #Innovation #PMMIFoundation #FutureLeaders #IndustryImpact
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The PMMI Foundation is pleased to support the facilitation of the 2024 Bill Zito Scholarship, sponsored by Enercon Industries. “Enercon is proud to announce that Clemson University’s Packaging Science Student Hailey Wiethoff has been awarded the 2024 Enercon Bill Zito Scholarship as administered by the PMMI Foundation. The scholarship was created in honor of Zito’s Hall of Fame Packaging Career and his commitment to advancing induction cap sealing technology and educating the industry on the technology’s benefits.” ~Gina Maule
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A study conducted by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute in 2024 showed that 1.9 million manufacturing jobs could go unfilled over the next 10 years if talent challenges are not addressed. The study also found that roles that require higher-level skills could grow the fastest between 2022 and 2032, and that a combination of technical manufacturing, digital, and soft skills will likely be required. Read more to learn how you can position your organization for renewed demand and maintain a long-term workforce: https://bit.ly/4goffgV
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The PMMI Foundation has awarded the $5,000 Mark C. Garvey Scholarship to Makenna Lowell, a University of Wisconsin-Stout student, for her leadership, academic excellence, and dedication to advancing the packaging industry. Sponsored by Garvey Corporation in memory of Mark C. Garvey, the scholarship celebrates his passion for education and innovation. https://bit.ly/3ZEsYe0
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Today some of our Chicago Workforce Alliance members had the opportunity to visit College of Lake County’s Advanced Technology Center and hear about the innovations the college is working towards. This is just one way PMMI: The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies connects members to programs in their area to help build their #futureworkforce
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The 2024 PACK Challenge winning coalition of Becker High School and Legacy Christian Academy was featured on their local news station for taking home the $9,000 top prize! #packchallenge #packexpo #futureworkforce
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As the robotics and packaging industries advance, the need for fresh talent is greater than ever. BluePrint Automation (BPA), with the support of the PMMI U Skills Fund, is bridging education and industry by partnering with the LC Bird Robohawks robotics team. This collaboration gives students invaluable hands-on experiences, preparing them for real-world challenges and building a skilled future workforce. Read more to see how BPA is leading the way in workforce development and why investing in young talent is essential for the industry's future success! https://bit.ly/3V40Ga5
PMMI Foundation
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