New logistics apprenticeship in CIT
A new apprenticeship is to be launched in CIT in September. The Logistics Associate Apprenticeship consortium is to launch the Logistics Associate Apprenticeship in the Department of Process, Energy and Transport Engineering on 18 September.
The Logistics Associate Apprenticeship was developed and launched by Technological University Dublin in 2018 along with a dynamic consortium made up of industry representatives and trade associations such as the Freight Transport Association Ireland and the Institute of Shipbrokers.
A key objective of the programme is to take a long-term view of making the freight distribution and logistics sector more competitive for talent, to highlight the diverse career opportunities within the sector and to attract more diversity into the workforce.
Aidan Flynn, Chair of the Consortium and General Manager for the Freight Transport Association Ireland said: “Cork is a key strategic location for the freight distribution and logistics sector in Ireland with a burgeoning port service, one of only two Irish ports which service the requirements of all six shipping modes, i.e. lift-on lift-off, roll-on roll-off, liquid bulk, dry bulk, break bulk and cruise.”
Mr Flynn went on to say: “The region has a dynamic mix of multinational companies and SMEs that service the local, national and international regions, We have no doubt that these companies will support the Logistics Associate Apprenticeship in CIT. The Logistics Associate apprenticeship, to date has garnered great support from employers and this is vital to the future success of the programme.”
Michael J O’Mahony, Head of Department of Process Energy and Transport Engineering at CIT and a prominent member of the Logistics Associate Consortium said: “We are delighted that we can now offer the Logistics Associate Apprenticeship here in CIT from this September. This new apprenticeship opens a further route to a career in the Logistics industry by means of this earn while you learn type of education.”
Key benefits of the Logistics Associate Apprenticeship for employers may include:
· Upskilling opportunities
· Builds loyalty amongst staff
· Offers career progression opportunities
· Helps with succession plans for businesses
· The programme is built around work related experience and work specific projects
· Attracts new entrants into the industry/opportunity to fill vacancies
For more information visit the website laa.ie or email agorecka@laa.ie. Those interested in finding out more about the new apprenticeship standard should contact 01-8447516 or email aflynn@ftai.ie for details.