pmmi.org/JumpStart 1 Brian Ormanic Applications Engineer, ARPAC Chapter Lead, JumpStart CHICAGO CHICAGO PMMI: The Industry Organization for Packaging and Processing Equipment pmmi.org/about/ PMMI is the leading global resource for packaging and processing. Founded in 1933, PMMI is atrade association made up of more than 650member companies that manufacture packaging, processing and packaging-related converting machinery, commercially- available packagingmachinery components, containers and materials in the United States, Canada andMexico. PMMIsvisionistobetheleadingglobal resourcefor packagingandprocessing, anditsmissionisto improveandpromotemembers abilitiestosucceedinaglobal marketplace. PMMI Member Directory: PMMI members are globally renowned for making the highest quality equipment, offeringresponsive service and committingto meetingtheir customers needs. That is whyoneout of everyfour machinessoldaroundtheworldismadebyaPMMI member company. PACKEXPOTradeshows: PMMI is the sponsor and producer of the global PACK EXPOshows, the world'sleadingpackagingshows. PMMI.org'sJumpStart CHICAGO 4/30/2014 pmmi.org/JumpStart 2 JumpStart: an educational Outreach Program pmmi.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. My Company: ARPAC in Schiller Park, IL We Design, Program, and Build Packaging Machines 250 people, 1000+machines/year, founded in 1971 PMMI.org'sJumpStart CHICAGO 4/30/2014 pmmi.org/JumpStart 3 TWO Key Initiatives that I can personally contribute to JumpStart 1) 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. 2) Invite school groups to visit ARPAC and see what we design, program, and build. I recently gave a personal tour at the Museum to 100+students, including my 6yr old twin boys Max and Jake PMMI.org'sJumpStart CHICAGO 4/30/2014 pmmi.org/JumpStart 4 On the 1 st Initiative 1) Meet with school groups touring the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and give them a personal tour of the ToyMaker3000 Automated FactoryExhibit. I amtheApplicationsEngineer that designedit I can provide: a tour led by the Engineer who explains how so many people work together usingmath, science, technology, and computers to build a very impressive automated assembly andpackagingsystem. 2Mvisitors/year, and>300,000students/year Exhibit hasbeenopen10years On the 2 nd Initiative 2) Invite school groups to visit ARPAC and see what wedesign, program, andbuild. ARPAC has previously participated with PMMI Universityto host student tours of PMMI Member Companies Thisgives students achanceto seewhat happens inside those grey buildings that arecalledfactories Demonstrates that Manufacturing jobs canbeinteresting, cool, andhigh-tech PMMI.org'sJumpStart CHICAGO 4/30/2014 pmmi.org/JumpStart 5 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 somethingreallyinterestinglikethis-> 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! (my) Objectives and Initiatives Establish contact with local high schools, middle schools, and community colleges Participate in Career Days Host 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 Industry BIG PICTURE: STEM education is needed to fill the skills gap, satisfy technical employment demand, and have it Made in the USA. CHICAGO