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8 week countdown to Next Gen 2020 Career Day

On February 1, 2020, registration officially opens for college students or young professional aged 20-30 to apply for our Next Gen Career Day, the sweetest career focused opportunity! Visit our Students page to learn more...
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Celebrate American Manufacturing!

Elmer Chocolate has opened its doors to students and educators from Ponchatoula High School, Louisiana State University, Northshore Technical Community College, Southeastern Louisiana University and Oak Forest Academy as part of an effort to change people’s perceptions about today’s manufacturing environment and draw attention to the outstanding opportunities a career...
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October is Manufacturing Month

Calling all confectionery manufacturers and suppliers to reach out to students, faculty and job seekers in your community with the invitation to tour your facility in October! Showcase your company’s modern technology and career opportunities. Confectionery Foundation Vice Chairman, Anthony Trani describes the Bazooka Candy Brands Manufacturing Day event at...
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IT’S A RACE FOR TALENT!

Based on a 2018 Deloitte study, there is a projected 2.4MM shortage of skilled people to fill manufacturing jobs over the next 10 years. Let’s promote manufacturing and ensure our industry is the preferred industry of choice for talent. Introduce graduating students, media, elected officials and job seekers to the...
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Advocate for Manufacturing Careers

Join The Confectionery Foundation board member companies and invite your local elected officials, job seekers, educators and students to learn more about your company, brands and products. Offer a tour if practical. Host a Manufacturing Day event during the month of October. Plan to schedule a tour or presentation at...
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NextGen Intern shares her experience

Monica Barracks, one of the 2019 college student participants in The Confectionery Foundation’s Next Generation program, describes how the program helped her learn about the many possible careers in the confectionery industry, and why it’s such a great field. Read the article in Candy Industry by Monica Barracks....
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Outstanding NextGen Class 2019

We are looking forward to welcoming our 8th annual Next Generation class at Sweets & Snacks Expo! Thank you to our 80 Mentor Guides, Booth Hosts, HR presenters, Interns and Young Professional Network panelists who will introduce our student guests to the great candy and snack industry!...
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