The American Bakers Association (ABA) is proud to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with the CAPS Network, Inc. (Center for Advanced Professional Studies), marking a significant advancement in ABA’s workforce development mission. This new initiative will provide ABA and the commercial baking industry with dedicated expertise from CAPS Network’s Business and Industry Director Nate Clayberg to inspire high school students to pursue careers in the industry and position the baking sector as a destination workplace for emerging talent.
In this role, Clayberg will provide strategic guidance to support the development of youth-centric content, equip employers with best practices for attracting and retaining the next generation of talent, and serve as a liaison between ABA and school networks. The initiative will significantly enhance ABA’s student engagement strategies and bolster the impact of BakingWorks.org, a hub for the exploration of baking industry careers.
“This collaboration is a natural next step in ABA’s Strategic Plan to establish the commercial baking industry as a destination workplace and reflects the association’s unwavering commitment to shaping the future of the baking workforce,” said ABA President and CEO Eric Dell. “With Nate’s expertise and CAPS’ national network, we are building the groundwork for sustainable talent pipelines and showing students that baking is a purpose-driven career built on community, innovation and opportunity.”
The CAPS Network, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, is a national leader in profession-based education and brings extensive experience in connecting high school students with real-world career opportunities. The CAPS Network approach aligns with ABA’s goal to promote baking industry career opportunities through student-friendly storytelling and employer training that equips ABA members to effectively engage next-generation talent.
“The commercial baking industry has a powerful story to tell,” said Nate Clayberg. “CAPS is excited to help share that story with students and educators and to build bridges between education and meaningful employment.”
For more information, visit www.americanbakers.org and www.bakingworks.org. To learn more about the CAPS Network and profession-based learning, visit www.yourcapsnetwork.org and www.experience.work.
About the American Bakers Association
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the largest, most established, and diverse trade association for the commercial baking industry in the United States. ABA’s community includes more than 375 member companies representing over 1,200 commercial baking facilities and the extensive industry supply chain.
Since 1897, ABA has served as the voice of the baking industry, offering compelling advocacy, insightful thought leadership, and comprehensive research on industry trends. ABA members also benefit from extensive business services including premier networking events, impactful knowledge sharing, and effective workforce development programs and training resources. ABA is committed to enhancing its mission by growing the category and promoting the industry as the destination workplace.
