{"id":5309,"date":"2021-10-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bpddev2.uk\/clients2023\/metro\/inspiring-the-next-metro-generation-a-platform-for-a-logistics-career\/"},"modified":"2024-02-02T08:57:58","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T08:57:58","slug":"inspiring-the-next-metro-generation-a-platform-for-a-logistics-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bpddev2.uk\/clients2023\/metro\/news\/inspiring-the-next-metro-generation-a-platform-for-a-logistics-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspiring the next Metro generation \u2013 a platform for a logistics career"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) the freight forwarding trade association is launching a campaign to encourage schools to promote careers in logistics, forwarding and the supply chain, and Metro is helping them, with public-speaking support at Multimodal.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The COVID pandemic has highlighted the importance of supply chains and the role of the freight forwarder in maintaining the flow of products and with schools returning for a new academic year, BIFA has committed to promoting careers within the freight and logistics sector to students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carl Hobbis, BIFA executive director and training development manager, says: \u201cSince the Brexit vote and the onset of the Covid pandemic, global supply chains have been in the news more than ever, so what a great time to encourage someone to consider a career in the international freight sector that manages those supply chains.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apprenticeships are certainly something that a lot of students are considering, rather than taking on the debt associated with a degree, and there is a specific apprenticeship standard for International Freight Forwarding, that Metro helped BIFA in establishing over three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metro apprentices complete the International Freight Forwarding Specialist Apprenticeship (IFFS) over 18 months, in an immersive, on-the-job, learning experience, that covers the complexities of air, sea and surface freight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At higher education Metro engages directly with regional universities to introduce the logistics and supply chain sector to undergraduates, with the opportunity to experience a wide range of tasks and responsibilities, during a placement year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the forthcoming industry expo, Multimodal, which takes place at the NEC from the 19th to 21st October, Colin Smith, Metro\u2019s Training & Career Development Manager will join a panel discussion with BIFA\u2019s Carl Hobbis, to consider \u2019How to implement an effective apprenticeship scheme\u2019. (SEE BELOW)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colin commented. \u201cIt is really gratifying to see how our apprentices have progressed within the business and flourished professionally, since joining Metro with no prior knowledge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The International Freight Forwarding Apprenticeship course provides a really solid foundation for their career and encourages them to learn more, whilst retaining a focus on core capabilities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy most pressing challenge is finding the next apprentice, the next undergraduate and the next cohort of graduates, by re-engaging  with local universities, colleges and schools, that took such a hit at the start of the pandemic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are actively seeking new apprentices and are recruiting in other more experienced roles. If you, or someone you know, would enjoy working with a progressive colleague-focused business, please send us a CV, with covering letter to cv@metroshipping.co.uk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to implement an effective apprenticeship scheme<\/b>
MULTIMODAL 2021
21st October 10.30-11.30 – PORT OF TYNE THEATRE
Carl Hobbis BIFA (Chair)
Colin Smith, Metro Shipping
Marnie Rose, Seetec Outsource Training & Skills
Click HERE<\/a> to register for Multimodal and join the event<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a fulfilling career with many opportunities please contact Colin and we will consider your application and respond to you immediately. As we continue to expand as a business one of our key priorities is to encourage new people to join Metro and our industry, providing a consistent and reliable career path for all our colleagues.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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