What is the Transportation & Logistics Specialist Apprenticeship?
The Transportation & Logistics Specialist Apprenticeship is designed to prepare apprentices for employment in Transportation, Distribution and Logistics. The program content is broad-based to reflect the cross-functional relationships prevalent in supply chain management. Apprentices are exposed to planning, directing, and coordinating transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. It also includes related technical instruction to help apprentices understand the planning, acquisition, flow, and distribution of goods and services while managing the complexity of operational linkages in a fast-paced global supply chain. Apprentices will earn a College Credit Certificate in Logistics and Transportation Specialist, issued by Miami Dade College and a Florida Department of Education Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion, recognized by United States Department of Labor.
Is this program right for me?
The Transportation and Logistics Specialist Apprentice is an entry-level position that will rotate between various product lines. The apprentice will learn how to apply freight forwarding concepts and principles and will be responsible for processing shipments, billing, and provide customer service.