That’s a classic line from the 1967 movie “The Graduate.” And some 50 years later, a South Side community is making that prediction come true.

A training program and manufacturing plant are up and running that are not only providing high-demand plastic products but also giving community residents hands-on experience in specialized jobs that are the future of manufacturing.

Tonight: The story of BSD Industries.

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