The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) and The Packaging School (TPS) have announced the successful completion of ICPF’s first funded cohort in the Certificate of Mastery in Packaging Management (CMPM) program.
In October 2025, nine students were selected to receive ICPF’s $7,000 scholarship and completed the 12-week, expert-led CMPM program. The inaugural cohort included students from the University of Northern Iowa, Carlow University, Clemson University, Rutgers University, and Wake Forest University.
Through completion of the program, students gained industry-focused knowledge, hands-on experience, and a project-based portfolio designed to be immediately applicable to packaging and manufacturing career opportunities, with a dedicated emphasis on corrugated packaging.
“This first cohort demonstrates the power of strategic partnerships to connect students with meaningful career pathways,” said Caitlin Salaverria, President of ICPF.
ICPF and The Packaging School will launch a new CMPM cohort set to begin in April. Applications for the new cohort are currently open for submission. To learn more and receive updates on the upcoming cohort, visit www.packagingschool.com/icpf.
