Students in Action
Connecting Academic Knowledge with Industry Experience
About the programme
A bridge between Education and Industry
The “Students in Practice” programme is HPPA’s flagship initiative, designed to strengthen collaboration between academia and the corrugated paper packaging industry.
By combining educational activities, practical industry experience and close cooperation with HPPA member companies, the programme enables students to gain first-hand insight into the sector, develop valuable skills and better prepare for their future careers.
Programme Objectives
01
Connecting Universities with Industry
We strengthen collaboration between academia and businesses in the paper packaging industry.
02
Hands-on Experience
Students gain first-hand insight into the operations of a modern manufacturing facility.
03
Skills Development
Students develop technical, professional and transferable skills through real-world industry experience.
04
Career Opportunities
Participants gain a better understanding of the career opportunities and professional development prospects within the industry.
How it works
University Partnerships
Guest Lectures
Thesis Projects
Internships
Project Presentation
Career Opportunities
PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES
The programme begins with the participation of selected universities and aims to gradually establish a nationwide network of collaboration between academia and industry.
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
HPPA member companies actively support the programme by offering guest lectures, internship opportunities, applied research topics and initiatives that strengthen the connection between academia and industry.
