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Getting ready to welcome our NextGen Class of 2017

100 students and faculty from 23 colleges have been selected as The Confectionery Foundation’s NextGen class of 2017. 40% are in STEM majors including engineering, robotics, food science and food technology. We thank the 90 volunteers who make this popular program run! The career fair and networking events complete this...
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Invest a day learning about careers in the Candy Industry

The application period is open through May 5, 2017 for The Confectionery Foundation’s Next Generation program at Sweets & Snacks Expo. Click on the Student details button to apply. This year’s program will be Wednesday, May 24th. Selection process includes resume, waiver and interview....
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Do you know a student interested in a confectionery career? Apply now!

The Confectionery Foundation is accepting applications for the May 24th NextGen program at Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago. Dr. Frank Gambino, Director of Food/CPG Marketing department at Western Michigan University writes, “I have had the good fortune to bring my Food/CPG Marketing students to the Sweet & Snack Expo...
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AACT announces John Kitt Memorial scholarship for 2017-2018

The American Association of Candy Technologists is proud to announce its annual food science/biological science scholarship award. The recipient receives $5,000.00, paid in two $2,500.00 installments after verification of enrollment. To qualify for the non-renewing John Kitt Memorial Scholarship for the 2017-2018 academic year, the student must meet the criteria,...
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YUMMYCLUB celebrates our Candy Tour Map

Thank you to Yummy Club for promoting Confectionlink.org. Your team of candy curators handpicked our Candy Factory and Outlet Store Map! YUMMYCLUB is a candy of the month club. Truly yummy....
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Would you like to intern at our NextGen Program this year?

Students who participated in The Confectionery Foundation’s Next Generation career education programs at Sweets & Snacks Expo 2015 or 2016 are invited to apply to intern at this year’s program during the week of May 22, 2017. Submit the form on our Students/Educators page to start your application. Write Intern...
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