The corrugated packaging industry has a high placement rate, competitive compensation, and tremendous advancement potential. With more than 100,000 workers operating out of over 1,100 manufacturing plants, the industry is always looking for new talent. That’s why ICPF has created resources to increase student exposure to the corrugated packaging industry. Educators can use this information to educate students on the impact a #CareerInCorrugated can have on their lives.
Corrugated Industry Curricula
ICPF has been updating and revising our Corrugated Industry Curricula to better fit the needs of you and your students. Now available, the new curricula can be incorporated into your lessons and courses. Please use any and/or all the information as an opportunity to educate students on the corrugated packaging industry and the many benefits and opportunities that exist from choosing a #CareerInCorrugated.
The course material provides a comprehensive overview of the corrugated packaging industry with details on production, design, performance specifications, testing processes, and corrugated’s role as a high tech, high performance, renewable, recyclable and sustainable packaging choice.
We encourage our University Partners to use the ICPF Corrugated Curricula Master File to access 101 and 102 Corrugated Basics Videos with Quizzes and Answer Keys (This modified and updated content was originally created by AICC – The Independent Packaging Association. New videos are in the works and will be available in 2024), and additional resources including an industry fact sheet, worker testimonial videos, glossary of packaging terms, machine primer resource showcasing equipment used in today’s packaging industry, carton style resources and more. Please note – this curricula is Copyrighted © by the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation. No portion may be reproduced in any form without permission.
ICPF Webinar: Prioritizing Sustainability in the Corrugated Packaging Industry
ICPF partnered with Rachel Kenyon, Fibre Box Association Senior Vice President, to host a live webinar opportunity for packaging students and instructors to discuss the ways in which the corrugated packaging industry continues to prioritize sustainability through science-based goals and innovation. Rachel shared results from the industry’s newly released life cycle assessment (LCA) and outlined the benefits of working for an industry committed to making positive change for our world. If you were unable to attend, or would like to share this learning opportunity with your students, please access the recording below. The 30-minute presentation is followed by a live Q&A session with Rachel Kenyon and our participants.
Industry Career Highlight Video
The below video, premiered by ICPF in Spring 2024, is a great resource to share with students. “Consider a Future in Corrugated Packaging” encourages youth to consider a career in the corrugated packaging industry, highlighting the many benefits of choosing a #CareerInCorrugated.
Many industry benefits, including job stability, opportunities for advancement, a commitment to sustainability, and a focus on innovation are highlighted while showcasing the important role boxes play in our everyday lives. The video illustrates the sense of pride that comes from making essential products used across the world. ICPF hopes that students of all ages see themselves reflected in the video and the potential that exists for rewarding jobs and lifelong careers in the corrugated packaging industry. “Consider a Future in Corrugated Packaging” can be used by you in industry outreach efforts to help attract talented and skilled employees to positions on the plant floor and front office. Corporate partners can add their branding to the video for individual outreach efforts. Contact Alex LeMoine at [email protected] for more information.