Welcome to
CORRUGATED CONNECTIONS Mentoring!

The purpose of Corrugated Connections is to connect current students and potential leaders with young professionals in the corrugated packaging industry through guided mentorship, hands-on experiences, and industry exposure. As a member of our program, you will:

  • Build meaningful, career-focused connections between students and professionals who hold a diverse range of positions in the industry.

  • Provide mentees with firsthand exposure to corrugated packaging operations.

  • Strengthen local and regional engagement between educational partners and companies leading to sustainable talent pipelines.

  • Foster leadership, communication, and professional growth for both mentors and mentees.

Interested in learning more about becoming a Mentee? Applications open August 2026


Interested in learning more about becoming a Mentor?
🤝 Why Become a Mentor?
Mentoring through Corrugated Connections is an opportunity to give back to the industry while developing your own professional skills.

  • Develop leadership skills by practicing coaching, communication, and guidance.
  • Share your industry knowledge and help students understand real career paths in corrugated packaging.
  • Strengthen the industry’s talent pipeline by introducing students to rewarding careers.
  • Gain fresh perspectives from the next generation entering the workforce.
  • Make a meaningful impact on a student’s career exploration and professional growth.
🌱 Why Become a Mentee?
Corrugated Connections gives students the opportunity to learn directly from professionals working across the corrugated packaging industry.

  • Explore career paths and discover the wide range of opportunities within the industry.
  • Gain real-world insight from professionals working in operations, design, engineering, sales, and more.
  • Build professional confidence through career guidance and mentorship.
  • Experience the industry firsthand through an in-person corrugated plant tour.
  • Receive guidance on career preparation , including skills development and professional growth.

🌟 One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination.
- John C. Maxwell