FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2009
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Nestlé USA Named One of the “Best Places to Launch a Career” by BusinessWeek
(Glendale, California) – Nestlé USA has been recognized again by BusinessWeek magazine as one of the “Best Places to Launch a Career.” BusinessWeek ranked Nestlé USA #25 on their annual list of the best companies for new college graduates to launch their careers -- a 20 point increase from the previous year. Justin Welke, an Operations Management Trainee at Nestlé’s Springville, UT plant, was featured in the article and cited for his front-line leadership experience and cost-cutting initiatives.
“Nestlé USA offers developmental programs to recent undergrads that accelerate leadership opportunities,” said Judy Cascapera, Senior Vice President, Human Resources. “Recent graduates like Justin Welke are given real positions with increasing levels of responsibility as a trainee.”
Nestlé USA offers development programs in Operations, Sales, Logistics, Finance, Procurement and Product Applications. The company also offers a Brand Management summer internship program for MBA students. Programs are focused on the long-term, and interns and trainees receive mentors, buddies and managers across all levels in the organization, giving them quick and ready access to gain critical insights into skills, development and obtaining feedback.
Nestlé USA is also known for its commitment to promoting from within. Its programs fill the company’s internal talent pipeline with employees who are ready for the challenge of leadership and management roles.
For more information about Nestlé USA or its training programs, visit www.nestleusa.com/careers. Students can contact their campus career centers to learn about opportunities at Nestlé USA. Nestlé USA also invites students to become a fan on Facebook where they can read our bloggers, watch our videos, and listen to our podcasts on career paths and campus programs.
To compile this ranking, BusinessWeek polled 60 college career services directors across the country; collected data from a survey of 60,000 U.S. undergraduate students; and required employers to submit statistics on everything from pay and benefits to training programs and retention. Expanded content is available on BusinessWeek.com, including the full methodology, profiles of each employer, an interactive table, slide shows, and a video roundtable with recruiters.
About Nestlé USA
Named one of “America’s Most Admired Food Companies” in Fortune magazine for the twelfth consecutive year, Nestlé USA provides quality brands and products that bring flavor to life every day. From nutritious meals with LEAN CUISINE® to baking traditions with NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®, Nestlé USA makes delicious, convenient, and nutritious food and beverage products that enrich the very experience of life itself. That’s what “Nestlé. Good Food, Good Life” is all about. Well-known Nestlé brands include: NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®, NESTLÉ® NESQUIK®, NESTLÉ® COFFEE-MATE®, STOUFFER’S®, LEAN CUISINE®, HOT POCKETS® and LEAN POCKETS® brand sandwiches, NESCAFÉ®, NESCAFÉ® TASTER’S CHOICE®, NESTLÉ® JUICY JUICE®, BUITONI®, DREYER’S/EDY’S®, NESTLÉ® CRUNCH®, NESTLÉ® BUTTERFINGER®, and WONKA®. Nestlé USA, with 2008 sales of $10 billion is part of Nestlé S.A. in Vevey, Switzerland — the largest food company in the world with a focus on Nutrition, Health & Wellness — with 2008 sales of $101 billion. For product news and information, visit NestleNewsroom.com.
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