PMMI Foundation, SparkForce Continue Mission As Summer Camp Enters 5th Year The name may have changed, but the mission has not. The PMMI Foun- dation, the charitable arm of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has announced the evolution of its longtime relationship, Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (NBT), into SparkForce, The FMA Foundation. This transformation marks a renewed dedication to igniting interest in manufacturing careers in young minds while embracing the innovation and advanced technologies shaping the industry. Since 2021, the PMMI Foundation and NBT have joined forces to sup- port summer manufacturing camps across the US. In 2024, the PMMI Foundation has supported 35 camps, providing 479 students with hands- on experiences designed to engage and ignite interest in exciting ca- reers within the industry. These camps help dispel outdated stereotypes
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that manufacturing is dirty, dangerous, or lacking a future and showcase its dynamic, innovative, and rewarding nature. Now, as SparkForce, The FMA Foundation, begins its next chapter, the shared mission remains the same –– sparking a passion for manufacturing and cultivating the next-generation workforce. “SparkForce reflects the energy and potential within today’s manufac- turing industry, which is much more than nuts and bolts — it’s advanced, cutting-edge technology,” says Ed Dernulc, Foundation Director. “With SparkForce, we’re intensifying our efforts to inspire, educate, and pre- pare tomorrow’s workforce, and we’re excited to accomplish this mission in relationship for the fifth year with the PMMI Foundation.” “The PMMI Foundation and SparkForce will continue to champion initiatives that expose students to real-world manufacturing, instill confi- dence, and equip them with the skills needed for success,” says Stephan Girard, Senior Director, Workforce Development, PMMI, and SparkForce Board Member. “This shared commitment ensures the relationship re- mains a cornerstone in shaping the future of our industry.” Summer camps are designed for students, ages 12-16, where they CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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