Quinebaug Valley Plastics Institute
The Quinebaug Valley Plastics Institute (QVPI) was formed in 2000 as a strategic partnership between QVCC and area plastic companies to both upgrade the skills of incumbent workers and to prepare a new workforce for the industry. QVPI offers hands-on credit courses and noncredit training seminars that prepare people for entry level career opportunities, transfer into a bachelor’s degree plastics engineering program, or jobs that require updated skills. Additionally, the Institute partners with local high schools each year for the Plastics Expo, which allows companies to provide authentic learning opportunities for students through the development, design, production and marketing of a unique product.
For further information contact Jill O’Hagan, business/industry services director, at 774-1133 or johagan@qvcc.commnet.edu.