NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 8, 2024 / International Paper Company (NYSE:)
The Boy Scouts of America has been a distinctive organization for instilling leadership, character and a sense of responsibility in young people for more than a century. One of the most recognizable aspects of an explorer’s journey is the pursuit of merit badges. With more than 130 merit badges available, explorers can explore a wide range of interests, including the art and science of papermaking.
“[Kids] “It can’t be what they don’t see,” said Maris Peno, recruitment and retention program leader, quoting one of her colleagues. All the ways our teams engage the local community add up to a strong workforce pipeline for the future.
When the IP Cedar Rapids, Iowa cardboard mill for packaging and box plant hosted two local Boy Scout troops, gave the youth a first-hand look at the paper making processonly one checkpoint was needed to earn your pulp and paper merit badge. The scouts saw the entire process: from recycled material entering the pulper vat, to the paper reels that come together to become the family boxes They welcome you at the door of your house. They learned what makes a good worksheet cardboard containerthe box printing process and what features make a high-quality product what our customers expect.
“The tour was a great experience for these young scouts. They loved seeing the large team at work. Some told me they could see everyone working together in a team environment, which impressed them,” said Jason Lee, Enablement Manager. of NAC sales and father. from a visiting explorer.
The troops also spent time with structural designer Kelsey Schwartz in her design lab at the box plant. Scouts watched as she demonstrated how she uses her machines to cut prototypes for customers. To commemorate the visit, he created signs for each troop to take with them. “I always strive to make what we do at Cedar Rapids Box relatable to the visitor, something that expands beyond a standard box where they can remember their journey and show how versatile corrugated cardboard can be,” Schwartz said. .
Visits like this occur frequently in our mill communities. Our teams actively engage youth organizations, high schools, community colleges, and technical programs to foster a love of papermaking.
“Our goal is to offer a unique experience, showing people that IP is not only a great place to work, but also a place to develop a sustainable, lifelong career,” said Maris. “There is a place for everyone in manufacturing.”
If you have young people, we challenge you to find what interests them and delve into whatever that is. Take classes, attend community or local church events, and let them explore. You never know what seed you may plant that you helped nurture.
During the month of October, you can find a Manufacturing Day event in your community at https://mfgday.com.
About the international role
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of packaging, pulp and other sustainable fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues worldwide who are committed to creating the future. We serve customers around the world, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com/.
About the international role – EMEA
In Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), International Paper focuses on the production and marketing of fiber and specialty pulp-based packaging, and employs approximately 4,400 people. As a leading supplier of high-quality corrugated containers for a multitude of applications, we serve customers throughout the region from our network of two recycled packaging board mills and 23 box plants in France, Italy, Morocco, Portugal and Spain . The special pulp is manufactured in Gdansk, Poland. Other products available from International Paper in the region include a variety of kraft paperboard and other pulp products.
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