Mar 30, 2022

Blueberry Industry Leadership Program accepting applications

The North American Blueberry Council has launched its Blueberry Industry Leadership Program to elevate up-and-coming leaders in the industry.

The program will accept up to 10 talented, passionate professionals from across the supply chain to become the first fellows in the Blueberry Industry Leadership Program.

The leadership program will kick off later this spring and continue through next year, taking an interactive approach to leadership development through hands-on training, immersive learning experiences, engagement with key industry players and exposure to the many components of the produce supply chain.

Fellows will participate both virtually and in person, traveling four times over the course of the curriculum between May 2022 through August 2023, with a graduation ceremony taking place at the 2023 USHBC fall meetings. To offset expenses and materials’ costs, fellows will be required to pay a $2,500 fee.

The deadline to apply is Monday, April 11. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by the USHBC Industry Leadership Program Selection Committee, composed of USHBC board members and industry representatives. Top candidates will be interviewed throughout April, and the selected fellows will be notified the week of May 2.

If you are interested in applying or know someone who might be a good fit, visit the program site to apply: Blueberry Industry Leadership Program