Attend the 2010 TAPPI-PIMA Student Summit and find out what’s really happening in the pulp and paper and packaging industries directly from professionals challenged with the day-to-day operations.
At the 2010 TAPPI-PIMA Student Summit, you’ll have direct interaction with industry leaders and gain valuable info on employment and career development within the industry. If you’re a student interested in a profession in the pulp and paper or packaging industry, this weekend event is something you can’t miss.
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Session Highlights:
- State-of-the-Industry Address on “Sustainability and Eco-Confusion”
- Effective Networking
- The Annual Engineering Challenge
- Job recruitment interviews with hiring companies
- Job transition and getting the right job
- Area mill tour
Full Program Information
Get involved!
If you’re interested in helping organize this year’s event, there’s still time. Contact Libby Hardison for details.
Travel stipends available!
The Deborah Ann McNutt Memorial Student Summit stipend, sponsored by Ashland, honors the memory of Deborah Ann McNutt and encourages student participation in TAPPI-PIMA activities. Eligible students can be awarded up to $500 each in travel costs for four students who attend the TAPPI-PIMA Student Summit. Requirements and application submission information.
Recruitment interviews
If you’re looking for an internship, part-time or full-time employment in the pulp and paper industry, the Student Summit is the best place to meet face-to-face with multiple companies currently interviewing. They’re looking for employees that are up-to-date on the latest technologies, theories and best practices – come and show them why you’re the best candidate.
Engineering Competition
Join in a fun engineering design challenge to see how the group can build and test a make-do device using the simple items supplied.
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Sponsorships Available
The Student Summit is an excellent venue for undergraduate and graduate students to learn about opportunities after graduation as well as some of the key challenges and opportunities existing in the industry today The TAPPI-PIMA Student Summit is the only event that brings graduate and undergraduate students from the paper schools together and encourages then to join the industry. Your company’s sponsorship will greatly help our effort to recruit and retain graduates of the traditional paper programs to the pulp and paper industry. For more information, contact David Bell.
Hotel Information:
Francis Marion Hotel
387 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403 USA
+1.843.722.0600
www.francismarionhotel.com
Rate: $119 + taxes (12%) for single/double/triple/quad - includes free WIFI in sleeping rooms and hotel lobby.
Hotel cut-off is December 15, 2009.
Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at +1.843.722.0600 (1.877.756.2121 toll free in US). Be sure to mention you're attending the event to qualify for this discounted rate.
TAPPI has negotiated special hotel rates and free WIFI for this event. You don't want to miss out on these rates; rooms outside our block may be much more expensive.. If you utilize a travel agent or company travel department, please let them know about the procedures.
Cancellation Policy:
If you find that you have to cancel, your full registration fee will be refunded if TAPPI’s Registration Department receives written notification (fax acceptable at +1.770.209.7206 by (December 15, 2009). Please note: There will be a 50% refund for all written cancellations made after (December 15, 2009) but no later than 5 business days prior to the start of the conference (January 11, 2010). Understandably, after this time, no refunds can be issued. Substitutions, however, will be accepted any time without a penalty.
Refund:
100% - Cancellation received by (December 15, 2009)
50% - Cancellations received after (December 15, 2009)and no later than January 11, 2010).
NO REFUND- Cancellations received after (January 11, 2010).