The Confectionery Foundation announces the NextGen career education program at Sweets & Snacks Expo 2016. College and Masters Degree students, aged 21 to 29, who are interested in learning more about working in the confectionery industry are invited by The Confectionery Foundation to apply for the Next Generation program at the National Confectioners Association Sweets & Snacks Expo on May 25, 2016 in Chicago.

Food Science, Business, Marketing, Engineering, Chemistry, Nutrition, Computer Science or Technology majors as well as FIRST Robotics alumni and FIRST Robotics registered Mentors, are encouraged to apply.

This valuable career-immersion day allows selected students to gain an understanding of industry segments and career paths by meeting with mentors and visiting with some of the more than 750 companies exhibiting.

The application window has now closed. Please check back in March 2017 for the NextGen program next year.