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NCA launches Future Leadership Program

Members of NCA’s Young Professionals Network are invited to apply for the 2016 class of the YPN Future Leadership Program. Info and application are available at this link. “A key element of NCA’s mission is to advance the confectionery industry, and the Future Leadership Program achieves that,” says NCA President...
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Apply for an Allured Grant – build your confectionery knowledge

There are many fine training opportunities in our industry this fall and winter to build your skills and knowledge. Allured Fund for Confectionery Education need-based grants provide financial help for industry members who wish to expand their food-science knowledge or confectionery skills through continuing education courses. Due dates are on...
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5 Clever Customer Service Survival Tips

Build positive customer service for your brands and company. The majority of companies may say they offer good customer service, but do customers as engaged? Learn about 5 clever customer service survival tips on this webisode at YouTube....
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Lisa Shapiro in Candy & Snack TODAY: Taking risks at work and in your career

Successfully handling risk is a measure of your contribution to your company. Lisa Shapiro our Sweets & Snacks 2015 Moderator for Managing through Change panel discussion is interviewed by Candy & Snack TODAY for the July/August 2015 issue. Ms. Shapiro is Director, Cafe & Convenience, Barnes & Noble College Booksellers,...
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Nestle’s Project Opportunity creates apprenticeships and jobs

Nestlé has launched ‘Project Opportunity’ in the US, a career acceleration programme to help people of all ages gain work experience and strengthen their skills in food and beverage manufacturing. By 2017, the company has pledged to hire 1,000 paid interns and trainees and significantly expand the number of apprenticeship...
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Allured Grants are available for confectionery training

There are many fine training opportunities in our industry this year to build your skills. Allured Fund for Confectionery Education need-based grants provide financial help for industry members who wish to expand their food-science knowledge or confectionery skills through continuing education courses. Due dates are on the 15th of each...
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