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Apply now! NextGen class at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Our 2019 class is looking great and filling up! Are you between ages 20 and 30, and curious about job opportunities in confectionery and snack companies? Apply for the Next Generation program at Sweets & Snacks Expo. Visit our student page for more info and get your application started. Rolling...
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Guide your work team to success

Google studied effective teams for 2 years and it’s not so hard to see what works. Respect your team and company: Be on time and deliver your work on time. Understand the greater meaning and purpose of your work. Employ what was identified in this Inc Magazine article as psychological...
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Rand Stagen speaks at NCA State of the Industry

National Confectioners Association Confectionery Foundation speaker Rand Stagen presented Next Level Leadership incorporating Conscious Capitalism, Double Bottom Line, Shared Value and more. Visit The Confectionery Foundation’s Leadership page for the links, slide presentation, stakeholder maps and recommended resources to help you build better businesses....
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Watch how Peeps® and Mike and Ike® are made!

Celebrate the magic of American manufacturing! Watch the wonderful Northeast Middle School student-made video for the annual What’s So Cool About Manufacturing Contest. Just Born Quality Confections has been a great supporter of The Confectionery Foundation’s Next Generation program for all 8 years. Click here to view all of the...
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Next Generation Application period opens in 2 weeks

Do you know college students interested in learning about careers in our world of confectionery? Our NextGen program will again be offered during Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago. Check back here in 2 weeks for program and application information....
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Happy New Year!

We are one month from Next Gen application period opening. Polish your resume and get ready to apply for this amazing one day immersion experience into careers in the confectionery industry!...
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