The application period opens in less than 10 days for the May 2020 Next Gen Program in Chicago....
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Robert Nelson receives Kettle Award nomination
Congratulations to The Confectionery Foundation’s Chairman Robert Nelson for his nomination for the prestigious Kettle Award. Rob’s leadership as a founding Director of our Foundation has been instrumental in the growth and success of The Confectionery Foundation’s Next Generation and leadership training initiatives. Rob is Chairman and CEO of Elmer...
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NCA Future Leaders Class 2020
Congratulations to Mathew Rubinstein, our Next Generation Program panelist, and to Lisa Eustic, Betsy Hritz, Liz Miller and Takuma Oka for their selection as the NCA Future Leaders Class of 2020. Read about the Future Leaders Class 2020 Lisa Eustic Senior Marketing Director, The Promotion In Motion Companies, Inc. Betsy...
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NextGen Application period opens in 3 weeks
College students … Get your resumes ready and plan to apply for our full day immersion into the sweets and snacks industry. Wednesday May 20th Tours, Mentor conversations, Networking, Career fair and Samples too. Application period is open February 1st through April 23rd and the process includes online application, resume...
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Sweet Treats from Secret Santa
When Bill Gates is your Secret Santa, the gift box is full of goodies and goodness. We are especially delighted that sweets from four great supporters of The Confectionery Foundation were represented: Jelly Belly Candy Company’s Jelly Bellys, Brown & Haley’s Almond Roca, Mondelez’s Oreos and Seattle Chocolates mint truffles....
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Pass it Forward
Next Gen 2020 offers an incredible mentoring opportunity for industry professionals. Mark Wednesday, May 20th on your calendar to give back to the confectionery industry and help introduce the Next Generation to our sweet careers. Visit to learn more and volunteer...
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Adding Meaning with The Heartwarming Project
The Hershey Company has been focusing on the next generation for more than a century of education and community at the Milton Hershey School. Read this Forbes article about the founder’s philosophy and ongoing positive impact. Visit to learn about The Heartwarming Project and Makers Of Good Teen Summit....
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