The program options at the Texas Southmost College Workforce Education and Continuing Education department continue to expand with its newest Logistics program beginning fall 2022.
The 13-week program will offer a certificate of completion and was developed as a result of an industry shortage for logistic specialists.
TSC Executive Director of Workforce Training and Continuing Education Bervick Simon said the program’s development is based on industry recommendations to increase timely shipping and delivery for their businesses, while establishing shipment tracking.
“We listen when our industry partners are talking and we take all of their requests into consideration to find the right program or courses to help them meet their needs,” said Simon. “Simultaneously, while helping our local and state industries, we also help our community find opportunities and increase job placement.”
The TSC Logistics program will prepare students to begin their careers as logistics technicians or specialists. It will train them in various areas such as managing and monitoring storage and warehouse facilities, completing, submitting and supervising requests for materials and equipment, receiving inventories and ensuring to ship equipment and materials, and maintaining and updating databases and operating instructions for logistics.
Comprising the program faculty are industry professionals, offering students a first-hand look into the field, insight about expectations and skills and networking opportunities.
“We’re excited to be introducing our Logistics program and including it in our workforce training portfolio,” said Bervick. “Our graduates will be in demand and be great assets to the workforce.”
Meeting A High Demand
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the demand for logistics technicians and/or specialist will grow by five percent over the next few years. This is quicker than any other profession. They are expecting more than 8,400 positions to be available by 2028.
“The demand for skilled workers in this field is higher than average,” said Bervick. “This is a steppingstone to other great opportunities in this industry that will impact and benefit families and our community. We are training the people that help move companies forward.”
Bervick also added that the program will encourage Logistics program enrollees to complete TSC’s Workforce Training Forklift Operator course.
“These two programs go hand-in-hand and having both certifications will make our graduates more marketable,” he said. “It will also increase the number of opportunities available to them.”
Scholarships for TSC’s Workforce Training programs are available for those who qualify.