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The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects jobs in logistics to grow by 26 percent by 2020. And, automation means that existing jobs are going to change faster than ever. Education and training are critical to solving both of these problems.
The Advanced Transportation and Logistics Sector is working with the Global Trade Sector to identify training opportunities and career paths to help fill these needs. One such effort the sectors are looking to promote and grow is the Port of Long Beach Maritime Center of Excellence developed by Long Beach City College (LBCC) and the Port of Long Beach. The program is now accepting registrations from community members who are interested in the global logistics and supply chain industries.
LBCC’s training series will target occupations in the global logistics and supply chain industries that require more education than a high school diploma, but less than a college degree. These industries are expected to have continued growth and demand for trained workers. The average annual wage is $63,130, approximately 14 percent higher than all other industries in Southern California.
Training will prepare people for positions in:
- Supply Chain Customer Service
- Foundational Logistics
- Dispatching for Logistics
- Intermediary Logistics
- Supervisory Transportation Operations
- International Transportation & U.S. Customs
- Supervisory Goods Management
This effort is indicative of the partnerships between business, government, and education that are necessary to solve current and future workforce needs.
“This workforce training will help educate our community and students to learn cutting-edge skills and relevant knowledge to meet the needs of local employers, and to prepare them for careers in high-demand occupations,” said Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees President Sunny Zia. “This training will align to jobs at the Port and other port-related industries immediately after graduation which will result in a community that can study, work and live in Long Beach.”
To accommodate work schedules, training will take place in the evenings and on Saturdays. Costs will vary between $495 and $795 per class. Scholarships are available.
Faculty are encouraged to direct interested students to www.LBCC.edu/maritimecenter (562) 938-3248 for more information and to register for courses.
