Education Center

NextGen Mentors to be inducted into Candy Hall Of Fame

We are thrilled that our Vice Chairman Katherine Clark and NextGen Mentors Jerry Hagedorn (Barry Callebaut) and Brent Cotten (The Hershey Company) along with NextGen sponsors Frank Amato (Just Born Company), and Tim LeBel (Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC) and Pat Collins (Jelly Belly Candy Company) will be inducted into...
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Register for NEW Bean to Bar Chocolate class

Register now for June 10-14, 2019 chocolate processing class in Utah State University’s Aggie Chocolate Factory Learning and Research Center. Kick off your summer with learning how to make delicious chocolate. To register and see the schedule for this very special, limited enrollment hands-on course. This is a great class...
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Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program

Announcing an innovative and unprecedented mechatronics apprenticeship program in New Orleans area thanks to a partnership of Elmer Chocolate, Laitram, and Zatarain’s with Delgado Community College, Northshore Technical Community College, and Nunez Community College. Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary branch of engineering blending electrical and mechanical systems, electronics, robotics and control...
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Plan a Spring Candy Break

Looking for fun excursions during spring break? The Confectionery Foundation’s map of candy factory outlet stores and candy factory tours showcases great American companies that create many of your favorite treats. Visit our Plan a Trip Map tab and enter your zip code to discover more than 120 destinations across...
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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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