PMMI U elevates the talent level within the entire industry through cost-effective, convenient training and development opportunities, and by connecting employers to the next generation workforce.

Current Workforce

Industry training, certification, and resources for your workforce.

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Future Workforce

Top resources to help build a pipeline of skilled future employees.

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Empowering the Future of Packaging and Processing through Education and Scholarships.

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Current Workforce Development

Providing learning, development, and financial support opportunities that empower PMMI member companies to invest in the professional growth of their employees.

Industry Training

Industry-specific curriculum delivered by subject matter experts to serve the needs of members.

Certified Trainer Workshops

Industry-focused train-the-trainer program for technicians and managers.

Field Service Essentials

Unique, high quality industry training offered in convenient locations throughout North America.

Risk Assessment Workshops

Explore several ways to document risk assessment, including using Packsafe software.

Certified Technical Sales Professional Certification

This program will help sales professionals develop relationships and become trusted advisors to customers purchasing packaging, processing, and automation equipment.

Heroes MAKE America

Empowering the Future of Packaging and Processing through Education and Scholarships.

SheLeads: Navigating Leadership for Women

This course was designed for women leaders from manufacturing organizations to deepen their self-awareness and leadership skills to help them lead more effectively.

Successful Selling @ PACK EXPO

PACK EXPO puts packaging and processing equipment exhibitors into direct contact with potential customers. This course will help exhibitor companies maximize trade show sales.

Leadership Development

The PMMI U Leadership Development Program was designed to assist PMMI member companies develop the future leaders and managers in their organizations.

Tuition Reimbursement

Support for PMMI member companies to offset the costs of job-related training, courses, seminars, and programs for their employees.

Empower Your Team with Mechatronics Certifications

Certification tests for employers and their teams - providing the essential tools needed to identify quality skilled workers and advance employees within the manufacturing workforce.

The PMMI U Skills Fund, a PMMI Member-exclusive program, offers support for training your employees and assists in developing educational programs in your region to help build the future workforce.

For Your Current Workforce

PMMI U Skills Fund offers financial support you need to provide valuable learning and development opportunities to your employees.

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For Your Future Workforce

The PMMI U Skills Fund is a top resource to help you form meaningful partnerships with colleges, universities and technical schools in your area.

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Future Workforce Development

Top resources to help you form meaningful partnerships with regional two- to four-year colleges, universities, and/or technical schools, as well as other educational programs in your area.

PMMI Career Toolkit

PMMI’s Career Toolkit provides resources to help your company address the critical shortage of skilled employees and help promote awareness of careers in the packaging and processing industry.

PMMI Internship Guide

Careers in Packaging and Processing

Hire Veterans

US Department of Labor Support

Workplace Retention Best Practices

Best Practices Report

Career Fair Promotion

America Works Initiative

Mechatronics Certifications for Your Future Workforce

Certification tests to guide schools in developing curriculum to prepare students for entry-level positions in the manufacturing workforce.

PMMI Scholarships

Financial assistance to support students pursuing careers in packaging and processing.

Student Opportunities at PACK EXPO

Explore exciting student programs and activities at PMMI's PACK EXPO trade shows to educate and inspire students about careers in packaging and processing while connecting them with professionals in the industry.

Workforce Development Pavilion

‍Where students from PMMI Member partner schools connect with professionals in the packaging and processing industry.

PACK Challenge

The first-of-its-kind real-world, end-to-end packaging competition that brings together high school teams for a machine-building challenge - put to the test in a competition format!

Amazing Packaging Race

The Amazing Packaging Races hosts teams from colleges, trade schools, and universities across the U.S. in a race around the PACK EXPO International show floor to complete tasks or solve problems at participating exhibitor booths.

Future Innovators Robotics Showcase

This show floor feature showcases the work of regional high school robotics teams as part of PMMI's efforts to encourage a new generation of packaging professionals.

Workforce Development