ICPF Partners With The Packaging School To Empower Next Generation The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) has teamed up with The Packaging School (TPS) to increase student awareness of the corrugated packaging industry and empower the next generation of packaging professionals through expert-led online education and customized instruction. Through this collaboration, ICPF will provide full funding for the first cohort of selected stu- dents to complete TPS’s Certificate of Mastery in Packag- ing Management (CMPM) program—a $7,000 value per student. “We are delighted to partner with The Packaging School on this new initiative,” said Caitlin Salaverria,
“The corrugated industry is ripe with job opportunities. Clemson’s Certificate of Mastery in Packaging Manage- ment (CMPM) is a fantastic way to learn the language of packaging while building a portfolio. There are thousands of more job opportunities for those with Packaging on their resume.” CMPM is a 12-week PHD-led program incorporating 10 online courses, a Packaging Development Plan (PDP), and personalized one-on-one coaching with additional empha- sis on corrugated packaging. This certificate equips partic- ipants with highly relevant, industry-focused knowledge, and a project portfolio they can immediately apply to re- al-world opportunities. Through completion of this pro- gram, students can open doors in the packaging industry, grow their network, and gain custom experience to add to their resumes. The initial cohort will attend TPS’ second fall session: October 27, 2025, through January 19, 2026. Applications are now being accepted through October 10. Learn more and apply at https://packagingschool.com/icpf . Scholarship applicants must be students (aged 18-25) enrolled in a university, college, technical school, or com- munity college who are taking courses related to sales, business, supply chain, graphic design, engineering, en- vironmental science or packaging while pursuing a 4-year degree, 2-year degree, or certification. Interns at corru- gated and other packaging companies are also eligible— email ICPF for details at csalaverria@icpfbox.org.
ICPF President. “With this partner- ship, we expand our outreach to non-packaging majors and increase corrugated industry exposure at a range of educational institutions. By weaving a focus on corrugated packaging throughout the program, we ensure students have the skills necessary to be successful in future
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careers in our industry.” Dr Andrew Hurley, Clemson University Packaging Sci- ence Professor and founder of PackagingSchool.com said,
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