International Corrugated Packaging Foundation

What International Corrugated Packaging Foundation does

The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) is a U.S.-based non-profit foundation founded in 1984 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with a workforce of 1-10 employees. Its mission is to generate a stream of qualified students and career seekers to enter the corrugated packaging industry, which it serves through three stakeholder audiences: career seekers, corrugated industry employers, and educators. The foundation operates as the recognized workforce development body for a $30.8 billion U.S. industry that employs nearly 100,000 people across more than 1,153 manufacturing and design facilities.

ICPF's product portfolio spans a WordPress-hosted career portal (careers.icpfbox.org), an opt-in Career Network, a Chronus-powered mentorship program (Corrugated Connections), scholarship programs, Employer Toolkits, Corrugated Industry Curricula, the Thinking Outside the Box activity collection (in partnership with Project Learning Tree), a jobs quiz career assessment, a monthly newsletter, and a YouTube webinar library. In 2026, it released the inaugural Corrugated Industry Workforce Index Survey, expanding into industry data and insights. The technology stack is conventional web and SaaS (WordPress, Google Forms, Chronus), with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

The foundation operates a donation-based, non-transactional revenue model. It sustains itself through corporate partner contributions (Smurfit Westrock, Pratt Industries, Pacific Southwest Container, and others), university partnerships, individual donations via PayPal, and event-driven engagement (Holiday Weekend in Washington D.C., SkillsUSA conferences, career fairs, and plant tours). No fees are charged to career seekers, employers, or educators. Strategic partners include PMMI Foundation, Project Learning Tree, SkillsUSA, and the Fibre Box Association. Leadership includes Gregory Hall, Chairman, President and COO.

Name

International Corrugated Packaging Foundation

Legal name

International Corrugated Packaging Foundation

Website

https://careersincorrugated.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ICPF is a U.S. non-profit foundation founded in 1984 that drives workforce development for the $30.8 billion U.S. corrugated packaging industry, connecting students, educators, and employers through career portals, mentorship, scholarships, and curricula.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development and Industry Education (Nonprofit Foundation)

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Internship-to-Apprenticeship & Early Talent Pipeline Programs (EDAMAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Career Services & Job Placement Platforms (Jobs, Recruiting, Employer Networks) (EDAFAMAM), Internship/Apprenticeship Matching & Work-Based Learning Platforms (EDAFAMAL)

Keywords

• Workforce development
• Corrugated packaging industry
• Career portal services
• Industry mentorship programs
• Talent pipeline education

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Foundation Funding: ICPF operates as a non-profit foundation funded primarily through donations. The website features a PayPal donation option, indicating reliance on charitable contributions from industry partners and supporters.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ICPF is a nonprofit foundation that develops the talent pipeline for the U.S. corrugated packaging industry by operating an online career portal (careers.icpfbox.org) hosting job listings across more than 1,153 facilities, running the Corrugated Connections national mentorship program, administering scholarships, publishing industry workforce research, and distributing employer toolkits and educational curricula to corporations, universities, and career seekers.

Product overview

ICPF operates as a workforce development organization focused on the corrugated packaging industry, offering a portfolio of career services and educational resources. The core offerings include the ICPF Career Portal (careers.icpfbox.org) for job seekers and the ICPF Career Network for professional networking. Corrugated Connections provides mentorship matching through the Chronus platform. For employers, ICPF provides Employer Toolkits for student outreach and apprenticeship programs for workforce pipeline development. Educational resources include Corrugated Industry Curricula, Thinking Outside the Box Activity Collection (in partnership with Project Learning Tree), and Corrugated Career Fact Sheets. Research products include Industry Workforce Reports and the inaugural Corrugated Industry Workforce Index Survey. Additional offerings include scholarship opportunities, ICPF Webinars, Hands-On Learning Opportunities, and a Jobs Quiz career assessment tool. The organization generates revenue through a $30.8 billion-a-year industry and supports approximately 100,000 employees across 1,153 corrugated manufacturing and design facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICPF Career Portal Online job board and career portal aggregating employment opportunities across more than 1,153 U.S. corrugated manufacturing and design facilities, accessible free of charge to job seekers.
• Corrugated Connections Mentorship Program Structured mentorship program matching corrugated packaging industry professionals as mentors with students and job seekers as mentees, operated through the Chronus mentoring platform.
• ICPF Scholarship Opportunities Financial scholarship programs supporting students pursuing education and careers in the corrugated packaging industry.
• Employer Toolkits Ready-to-use recruitment and student outreach resources for corrugated companies, including Career Exploration Day kits, School Visit guides, Corrugated Boat Race event plans, and Career Fair materials.
• Corrugated Industry Curricula Educational curriculum materials developed for instructors to teach students about the corrugated packaging industry, career pathways, and related concepts.
• Thinking Outside the Box Activity Collection Hands-on educational activities and lesson plans co-developed with Project Learning Tree that introduce students to corrugated packaging concepts and sustainability.
• Industry Workforce Reports Research publications analyzing workforce trends, hiring patterns, and talent pipeline issues in the corrugated packaging industry.
• Corrugated Industry Workforce Index Survey Inaugural industry-specific survey delivering data-driven insights on hiring trends, skills gaps, and workforce development priorities within the corrugated packaging sector.
• Apprenticeship Programs Structured apprenticeship programs connecting corrugated employers with potential employees, providing hands-on training and career pathways in corrugated manufacturing.
• ICPF Career Network Online networking platform connecting career seekers with opportunities in the corrugated packaging industry, enabling job seekers to join ICPF's career community.
• ICPF Webinars Educational video content on YouTube covering industry topics, career guidance, and workforce development resources for the corrugated packaging industry.
• ICPF's Jobs Quiz Interactive career assessment tool helping users identify suitable career paths within the corrugated packaging industry based on their interests and skills.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PMMI FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICPF partners with PMMI Foundation for joint participation at SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference to strengthen the workforce pipeline for the packaging and manufacturing industries. The partnership focuses on reaching students and connecting them with career opportunities in corrugated packaging.
• Project Learning Tree (PLT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICPF partners with Project Learning Tree to provide 'Thinking Outside the Box' activity collections and environmental education resources for educators. The partnership supports hands-on learning about sustainability in the forest and packaging industries.
• SkillsUSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICPF partners with SkillsUSA to participate at national leadership conferences and skills competitions, providing exposure for corrugated packaging careers to student participants and educators.
• Fibre Box Association (FBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFBA Annual Meeting hosts the Circle of Distinguished Leaders induction ceremony. ICPF collaborates with FBA on industry recognition programs and industry-wide workforce initiatives.
• Corporate PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork of corrugated packaging companies including Smurfit Westrock, Pratt Industries, Pacific Southwest Container, and others that partner with ICPF for recruitment, workforce development, and industry promotion. Corporate partners receive access to employer toolkits and recruitment resources.
• University PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational institutions that partner with ICPF for curricula development, student scholarship programs, and career outreach initiatives. University partners participate in annual surveys and receive ICPF newsletters to stay connected with industry opportunities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ICPFcareers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@careersincorrugated
• Facebookfacebook.com/careersincorrugated
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-corrugated-packaging-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/careersincorrugated

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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