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Charting Tomorrow: Insights for Next Generation Talent

Three TAPPI Young Professional Division leaders share how they discovered rewarding careers in the pulp and paper industry and offer insights for attracting next-generation talent. McKenna Baker, Brady Hunnicutt, and Sara Young highlight the industry's innovation, sustainability focus, and career opportunities while emphasizing the value of TAPPI membership for networking and professional development. Their advice to employers centers on supporting work-life balance, providing TAPPI involvement opportunities, recognizing young professionals' contributions, and offering schedule flexibility. These perspectives address key challenges facing the industry as 2.8 million manufacturing retirements loom over the next decade, making young professional recruitment and retention critical for sustainable growth.

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Aug 28, 2025

Lake States TAPPI Fall Clay Outing

Join the Lake States TAPPI Fall Clay Outing on September 18th at J & H Game Farm in Shiocton, Wisconsin for professional networking through sporting clays, 5-stand, and wobble trap events. This networking opportunity combines team building with industry connections, featuring lunch, prizes, and raffle drawings. Perfect for operations managers and technical professionals seeking to strengthen regional TAPPI relationships while developing leadership skills outside the traditional conference setting. Registration includes all shooting events and refreshments, providing excellent ROI for professional development through informal peer-to-peer learning and relationship building within the pulp and paper industry community.