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NPE2009 Student Summit
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2009
Students, Counselors & Instructors Register for FREE!
As the sponsor of NPE2009, The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI) is pleased to invite counselors, instructors, graduate students, technical students, and high school students to participate in the NPE2009 Student Summit. The Student Summit offers a program to encourage entry and interest in plastics-related careers.
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- Students must be in high school or above academically.
- Badges will be issued onsite upon display of student ID.
- An adult supervisor (Group Leader) must accompany student groups – maximum of twelve students per one Group Leader.
- Registration is FREE to Group Leaders and students.
- Submission of Group Leader Registration Form is required.
- A Student Registration Form for each student must be submitted with the Group Leader Registration Form.
- Students over 16 years old that are not available to participate in a student group on Friday, June 26, are encouraged to register individually for FREE and attend during the show week, June 22-25.
- NPE Badges permit admittance to the NPE show floor and the Student Activities on Friday.
NPE2009 SHOW HOURS
- Monday-Thursday, June 22-25, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday, June 26, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
STUDENT SUMMIT GOALS
- Increase knowledge of the plastics industry by visiting the NPE2009 exhibits displaying products, processing machinery, equipment, new materials, and engineering, design and technological breakthroughs.
- Witness machinery in operation to gain a better understanding of the many processes used in the industry.
- Meet global leaders, engineering experts and industry decision makers at almost 2,000 exhibits occupying nearly 850,000 square feet of space.
- Participate in daily guided group tours or self-guided tours designed to maximize your time and ensure that you witness all processes available on the show floor in one hour – leaving ample time to tour the rest of the show and visit our Student Friendly Exhibitors. To register your group for a guided tour, email educate@npe.org. Space is limited and groups will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.
SPEED INTERVIEW SESSION - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009, 4:00-6:00PM
Geared to College Students preparing to enter the workforce and seeking internships
- Participate in the Student Summit Speed Interview Session – Provides a networking forum for students to gain and polish interview skills and offers the opportunity to interview with many leading plastics companies in one day.
More Information on Speed Interview Session
STUDENT SUMMIT - FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2009 8:30AM-3:00PM
Geared to High School, College, & Technical School Students
| 8:00 AM |
Continental Breakfast & Check-In
Student IDs required for badge pick-up. |
| 8:30 AM |
Polymer Science Demonstrations
National Plastics Center & Museum
Hands-on, interactive demonstrations encourage student participation |
| 9:30 AM |
The Plastics Industry and YOUR CAREER
Dennis Gros, president of Gros Executive Recruiters, will tell the students what employers look for in evaluating candidates for employment. You’ll get some excellent ideas on which to build your career track! |
| 10:00 AM |
Door Prizes Awarded
Each student group is entered to win prizes that are possible through plastics innovations.
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| 10:15 AM |
NPE2009 Exhibition Tours & History of the Plastics Industry
Walt Bishop, VP Equipment Council, SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association will give the students a look into the past and the future of plastics and how it has evolved over the years. He will also share his extensive knowledge from his 20 plus years in the plastics industry. Then he will take the students on a tour of the show floor where he will give brief descriptions of the exhibitors and the products they are showcasing. Students are encouraged to visit the NPE2009 exhibition. The tours are designed so students will have an opportunity to visit exhibitors that are displaying the latest in plastics manufacturing technology (i.e. injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, thermoforming, and more) within one hour. After the tours, the groups are encouraged to visit and interact with NPE2009 Student Friendly exhibitors.
Guided Tours: Five guided tours are available on Friday. Tours are limited to 12 and are available on a first-come, first-served basis – early registration is encouraged.
Self-Guided Tours: Groups are limited to 10 students accompanied by one adult supervisor. The NPE2009 Student Tour Program will provide a map of exhibitors to visit and descriptions of the process represented by each exhibitor. |
More Information on Student Summit
NPE2009 Student Housing Information
Become an NPE Student Friendly Exhibitor
- Realizing the challenges companies face in securing talent for their workforce, SPI created this program to enhance students’ knowledge of the plastics industry and encourage entry in plastics-related careers.
- Our NPE exhibitors can help encourage young minds and recruit youth to our industry by becoming a Student Friendly Exhibitor. How?
- Welcome students and instructors into your booth by displaying an NPE Student Friendly Exhibitor sign that will be provided.
- Discuss the technology exhibited in your booth and generic career opportunities available in the industry.
- The activities for the NPE Student Summit program are scheduled for Wednesday and Friday (June 24 and 26), although students may visit any day during the show.
- Door prizes will be awarded at the student events on Friday, June 26th. If your company would like to provide company give-aways, bags, etc., to the program, they would be very much appreciated.
- Your company’s participation in this program can have a major impact on the career choices of students and win over educators to promote careers in the plastics industry.
- If you are interested in being listed as an NPE Student Friendly Exhibitor and/or donating items for the Student Summit program, please email educate@npe.org by May 15, 2009.
