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Not sure if you're cut out for manufacturing?
Meet Kyle Nelson, sales and marketing coordinator for
Wepco Plastics, Inc. Kyle identified his love for business and
his knack for math early in his high school career, a powerful
combination that has positioned him perfectly for a strong
career in manufacturing.
"Many people only think about the shop floor, but you can
really set yourself up for a solid future if you learn some of the
office tasks," says Kyle.
Kyle notes roles in purchase fulfillment, shipping, and
accounting are vital to the on-going success of any business,
especially one in advanced manufacturing.
Kyle has been accepted to Bentley University where he
will study technology in business. He advises his peers to
reconsider manufacturing when considering a career path –
engineering and mechanical skills are not the only necessary
talents in this industry.
Kyle Nelson
AGE: 17
TITLE: Sales & Marketing
Coordinator
COMPANY: Wepco
Plastics, Inc.
LOCATION: Middlefield
RESIDENCE: Hebron
EDUCATION: Attending
Bentley University in the
fall
SALARY: $11 an hour
FUN
FACT
Kyle chose Bentley University
because of his love for the city
of Boston. He intends to study
technology in business.
