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Young Professionals Committee

The Young Professionals Committee is a group shaped by “Soon-to-be” college graduates, recent graduates, Young Professionals in the industry – as well as accomplished professionals that want to build connections and provide networks for its members. Its purpose is to encourage younger individuals to get involved and advance the industry by building from fresh, creative, and driven minds.

Become a TAPPI/PIMA Young Professional Member!
Do you want to get a head start on the competition, become highly-involved in the industry by building valuable networks and gain first-class knowledge that is pertinent to you and your employer? Member benefits include: networking and social events with other Young Professionals, Young Professional geared technical tracks and sessions at TAPPI conferences, a useful and free mentoring program provided by accomplished professionals, and lower TAPPI yearly membership rates! To sign up, simply go to TAPPI’s Individual Membership page and follow the instructions in the “Become a Member Today!”

Want to get involved in the Young Professional Committee?
The YP Committee has monthly committee calls to discuss current projects and come up with ways to build a better YP community. Currently the committee is working on installing great YP tracks at TAPPI Events, heading a Young Professional Round Table at the Student Summit, incorporating networking events at all TAPPI Conferences, and reaching out and engaging newly graduated YP’s. If this interests you, send an email to Libby Settle (lsettle@tappi.org) to find out ways you can share your strengths and innovation with the Committee! There are current opportunities for event planning, public relations, marketing, and so much more!”

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Check out webinars held by the TAPPI Papermakers & Water Removal Committees.