This elite program provides up-and-coming leaders with the tools they need to achieve success in the apple industry, including hands-on experience with legislative and regulatory issues, professional development, a one-on-one mentorship program, opportunities to network with top industry leaders, team-building with peers, and much more.

Eligibility:

  • Emerging apple leaders who are at the start of their career through age 35 are eligible to participate.
  • Must serve the apple industry in some capacity (i.e. growing, shipping, packing, marketing, retailing, procurement, etc.)
  • Former NextGen/Young Apple Leader participants are not eligible.

To Apply: 

  • Applications are closed. Applications open in November for the Class of 2026.