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Student Questionnaire: Andrew Arsenault
Q: How did you discover the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation and what attracted you to it? A: I discovered the Pulp and Paper Foundation during my junior year of high school. What attracted me to the foundation was the opportunities that they provide...
A Brief History of the Industry
The pulp and paper industry was cool before many of us were ever born. Yes, it’s that old. Not only was it cool by providing Mainers and immigrants a means to provide for themselves and their families, but it was also high-tech, forward-thinking and environmentally...
Student Questionnaire: Jad Al-Assaad
Q: How did you discover the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation and what attracted you to it? A: I heard about it during my freshman year of college from friends who were in it. The opportunity that it offered such as the co-op and a confirmed job as well as...
Industry Professional Questionnaire: Dale Wibberly
Q: What are the biggest challenges you face in recruitment? A: One of our biggest challenges has been to recruit skilled electrical engineers (EE). Because EEs are in such high demand, and they don’t make up a large portion of pulp and paper scholarship recipients, we...
Day in the Life: Jordon Gregory
Did you catch our first Day in the Life series on our Facebook and Instagram stories? Jordon Gregory, class of 2022, took over our social media stories for one day to show everyone what a typical day as a chemical engineering student looks like for her. Jordon...
Student Questionnaire: Jordon Gregory
Q: How did you discover the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation and what attracted you to it? A: I discovered UMPPF through my high school guidance counselor. I knew that I wanted to do some sort of engineering after high school but was not sure what type....
Alumni Advice: Our Most Valuable Experiences in UMPPF
The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation scholarship recipients are the heart of the foundation. Not only during their college years, but well after graduation and into their professional lives as well. Foundation alumni are a testament to how successful,...
Consider Engineering Still Going Strong
For 49 years, the Consider Engineering program has been offered by the UMaine Pulp and Paper Foundation. Despite the unusual circumstances of this year, we were determined to make it available to as many students as possible. Unable to bring students to campus in...
7 Tips to Snag That Dream Job
So, you’re ready to interview. Congratulations! Whether you’ve been to an interview before or if you’re preparing for your first, it’s an exciting moment in your career. An interview is an opportunity to showcase your skills and what assets you can bring to a company....
Lucrative Opportunities in the Industry
The pulp and paper industry is looking for you! In a previous post about industry myths, we discussed that the industry is (spoiler alert) not dying but rather growing and evolving. Many companies within the industry all around the world are looking for candidates...
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