Tips for Entry
Check out podcasts, such as "PlastChicks-The Voices of Resin" and "Plastics and Beyond," from SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals to learn more about the field. Both can be accessed at https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=9223.
Learn about the industry by reading trade magazines such as Plastics Today (https://www.plasticstoday.com) and Plastics News (https://www.plasticsnews.com).
Take shop or land a part-time job that involves working with machinery and tools. Familiarity with using machines and equipment will give you an edge when looking for work in this field.
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