Throughout the year, individuals and teams across Pratt Industries devote their time & energy to giving back to their local communities. As the end of the year approaches, we want to highlight the efforts and good works of a few of these hometown heroes donating their time and resources through volunteer activities, gift donations, mentorships …
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Tips for Finding Your Post Military Professional Path
Each year, approximately 250,000 service members transition from the military to civilian life.1 This transition can be one of new opportunities but also new challenges as it relates to finding a career. At Pratt Industries, we strive to help veterans find a career that fits their skills, provides meaningful work and helps build a successful …
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Pratt Internships & Co-ops: Applying Classroom Lessons to Real-World Projects
Pratt Industries is continually looking to grow and develop our next generation of workers. Understanding that the youth of today will be the workforce of tomorrow, we value the excitement and unique perspectives that college students and recent graduates bring through our internship and co-op programs. Participants in both programs gain insights into the paper …
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PRATT INDUSTRIES TO BEGIN HIRING FOR NEW REGIONAL MANUFACTURING & INNOVATION CENTER IN CEDAR HILL, TX
In April, the Cedar Hill City Council approved an agreement with Pratt Industries, Inc. (through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.) to locate a Regional Manufacturing & Innovation Center at High Point 67 in Cedar Hill, Texas. The Pratt facility will manufacture corrugated boxes and custom packaging solutions and employ 150 full-time workers. “We’re …
Employee Well-Being is a Key Component to Pratt Industries’ Work Culture
One of Pratt Industries’ guiding principles is to hire the best people and provide an environment where they can thrive and succeed. According to Anthony Pratt, executive global chairman,“Pratt operates under four key principles and one of them is to look after our best people. When we started Pratt more than 30 years ago, we …
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Women of Manufacturing and Pratt Industries
According to Deloitte, manufacturing has traditionally been a male dominated industry with women making up approximately one third of the industry. A US labor and statistics article found that women make up nearly 30% of employees within manufacturing. However, the benefits of hiring women for manufacturing roles are well documented and include improved innovation and …
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Developing and Investing in the Next Generation of Packaging Professionals
While producing innovative, sustainable packaging solutions is core to our business, so too, is building a pipeline of highly trained and engaged professionals. These individuals bring to life the myriad of corrugated products that our customers and consumers use each day. To continue to build this next generation of packaging experts, Pratt Industries invests in …
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Pratt Industries Supports Veterans’ Transition to Civilian Work
At Pratt Industries, we have a proud history of hiring veterans from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Our veteran employees serve in important roles throughout our organization, and the skills that they learned while in the service have proven invaluable to their individual career journeys and to Pratt Industries as a whole. A …
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Preparing for a Job Interview
Interviewing for a new job provides candidates with the opportunity to showcase their experiences and accomplishments. At Pratt Industries, we have developed a few helpful tips to ensure that you feel prepared and at ease during the entire interview process. Arrive early. Be sure to give yourself a little extra travel time to account for …
Pratt Industries Lives Up to Its ‘Safety as a Value’ Promise
Safety is not just a priority but a core value at Pratt Industries. To encourage the importance of safety being everyone’s responsibility, Pratt Industries taps into its entrepreneurial spirit and promotes a strong safety culture. Ryan Peart, Pratt Industries’ Safety Director, recently spoke about this in regards to National Safety Month, “At Pratt Industries, we …
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