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Step into your future with Next Gen at IDDBA

Designed for students exploring options or young professionals ready to grow, this space connects you to real career paths in dairy, deli, and bakery. Take part in Career Connection Live at IDDBA 2026 Orlando, explore job spotlights from member companies, and gain insight from industry leaders who once stood where you are now.

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If you are an individual student, complete the student application. If you are an exhibiting company interested in being involved, complete the Host a Career Connection Live Stop application.

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General Mills Internship Program

Explore how the General Mills Internship Program offers hands‑on opportunities across all major business areas and is open to students from a wide variety of academic disciplines

Hungry for What's Next

A playful look at General Mills’ mission to make food the world loves and inspire future talent.

What’s It Like To Be a Giant Eagle Bakery Team Member

Explore the highlights of the apprenticeship program, and how the role provides valuable hands‑on experience, development opportunities, and a chance to build your skills within the organization.

Follow links to download slide decks. Full webinar presentations are available for members to view.

Career Chat Webinars

Career Chats

Bakery Commodities Update with Jeff Gholson

Join Jeff Gholson, Senior Vice President of Procurement at Rise Baking, for a quarterly bakery commodities outlook. Jeff will share insights on grains, butter, cocoa, sugar and help you prepare for the challenges and opportunities you'll be facing in the near future.

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Partnering for Good – Turn Excess into Hope

Join us for an inspiring session with Melanie Upshaw and Mark Taylor of Convoy of Hope as we explore how your excess, short-dated, or off-spec products can make a lasting difference. Rather than letting these items go to waste, learn how partnering with Convoy of Hope can help combat food scarcity across the U.S. at no cost to you. Convoy of Hope will manage pickup and distribution, helping you eliminate disposal and transportation fees while creating a powerful social impact. Discover how your surplus can help transform communities in need by turning excess into hope.

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International Paper - Commanding Your Shopper’s Attention While Maintaining Your Brands Image of Sustainability

In this Meet the Member webinar join International Paper to explore sustainable packaging solutions that make your brand stand out. Discover how Preprint, base wraps, grease-resistant pads, and packaging rolls protect products, boost visibility, and reinforce your brand’s eco-friendly image. Learn practical tips to elevate packaging, engage shoppers, and maintain sustainability—all in one session.

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