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Brian OrmanicApplications Engineer, ARPACChapter Lead, JumpStart CHICAGO

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1pmmi.org/JumpStartPMMI.org's JumpStart CHICAGOPMMI: The Industry Organization for Packaging and Processing Equipmentpmmi.org/about/

PMMI is the leading global resource for packaging and processing.

Founded in 1933, PMMI is a trade association made up of more than 650 member companies that manufacture packaging, processing and packaging-related converting machinery, commercially-available packaging machinery components, containers and materials in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

PMMIs vision is to be the leading global resource for packaging and processing, and its mission is to improve and promote members abilities to succeed in a global marketplace.

PMMI Member Directory: PMMI members are globally renowned for making the highest quality equipment, offering responsive service and committing to meeting their customers needs.That is why one out of every four machines sold around the world is made by a PMMI member company.PACK EXPO Tradeshows: PMMI is the sponsor and producer of the global PACK EXPO shows, the world's leading packaging shows.JumpStart:an educational Outreach Programpmmi.org/jumpstart

JumpStart is a PMMI U grassroots initiative that provides opportunities for equipment and supplier member companies to network with students in their local areas with the goal of growing and fortifying the packaging technology workforce. JumpStart activities include:Students touring factories, speaking with packaging team members, and learning about exciting careers in the industry.Company reps speaking at school assemblies on Career Day, judging school science fairs, and guest presenting in classrooms.I recently gave a personal tour at the Museum to 100+ students, including my 6yr old twin boys Max and Jake

TWO Key Initiatives that I can personally contribute to JumpStart

Meet with school groups touring the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and give them a personal tour of the ToyMaker3000 Automated Factory Exhibit.

Invite school groups to visit ARPAC and see what we design, program, and build.

On the 1st Initiative

Meet with school groups touring the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and give them a personal tour of the ToyMaker3000 Automated Factory Exhibit.I am the Applications Engineer that designed itI can provide: a tour led by the Engineer who explains how so many people work together using math, science, technology, and computers to build a very impressive automated assembly and packaging system.2M visitors/year, and >300,000 students/yearExhibit has been open 10 years

On the 2nd Initiative

Invite school groups to visit ARPAC and see what we design, program, and build.ARPAC has previously participated with PMMI University to host student tours of PMMI Member CompaniesThis gives students a chance to see what happens inside those grey buildings that are called factoriesDemonstrates that Manufacturing jobs can be interesting, cool, and high-tech

In school, I learned that geometry could be used to build stairs leading up to a deck (boring)but instead if I could have seen something really interesting like this ->I may had been inspired earlier, to discover that I wanted to be an Engineer. Fortunately, I found what I love to do. But other kids may not be so lucky. So we need to inspire!Inspiration is what we need - now and for future generations of Americans.

The first automated machine I saw during a job interview.I took that job, and Ive been hooked ever since.We Need to Inspire!PMMI.org's JumpStart CHICAGOpmmi.org/JumpStart9(my) Objectives and Initiatives

Establish contact with local high schools, middle schools, and community collegesParticipate in Career DaysHost Plant Tours at ARPAC (other JumpStart companies will do the same)Coordinate exhibit tours of The Factory with School Groups visiting the Museum of Science and IndustryBIG PICTURE: STEM education is needed to fill the skills gap, satisfy technical employment demand, and have it Made in the USA.

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