About QVPI
QVPI started in 2001 comprised of volunteers from local plastic companies working together with QVCC, local high schools, technical schools, community colleges and the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development  to promote the plastics industry and develop students that will provide the human resources necessary for local industry.   The goal was to be a self-sustaining plastics technology program that will benefit students, the plastics industry and QVCC’s commitment to the community.  The Institute intended to utilize a customer oriented process that includes providing services in three main areas – education, workshops, seminary and training, and consulting services. 

Industry assistance included becoming a member of the Institute Advisory Board; attending meetings, enrolling employees in educational programs; participating in curriculum development; developing marketing plans to introduce plastics to high schools; and donating equipment, materials and technical support that will benefit the programs.

QVCC invested a commitment to organize and manage the process by hiring a program director, forming the advisory board, developing plastics as a career focus, providing support staff, creating and implementing plastic degree programs, allowing industry access to the college lab, working with and following up with high schools, attempting to connect with younger students.

QVPI incorporated in 2007 and applied for non-profit status to support the Plastics Industry of Eastern Connecticut by providing grants and funds to such organizations as local high schools and technical high schools and community and technical colleges for the purposes of purchasing equipment and know-how to train their students using the techniques and equipment that the industry uses so the these students will be properly prepared for work in the industry.  These organizations will also be provided with funds to promote and inform their students of the opportunities and ob types available in the plastics industry.