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Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Workforce Partnership
Workforce Solutions Collaborative of Metro Hartford and CBIA Education Foundation
CBIA Education Foundation
•Nonprofit affiliate of CBIA
•Largest and most representative business organization in CT
• Mission is to help develop a skilled, knowledgeable workforce to meet the needs of CT employers
Workforce Solutions Collaborative of Metro Hartford
•Serves 57 towns in the greater Hartford region
•Regional funders include the American Savings Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Nutmeg Foundation, Prudential Foundation, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut
Workforce Solutions Partnerships
•Target industries that have potential for growth and career advancement for low wage workers
•Employer led and managed by trusted organizations
•Energy/Utilities, Healthcare, Manufacturing and TDL sectors
Why focus on the TDL sector?
•Commercial drivers are in high demand by wide
variety of industries
•CDL A and B are stackable credentials for entry-level
jobs•Wide range of jobs and career pathways, across industry sectors. Jobs include material handlers, dispatchers, logistics and logistics personnel
T = TransportationD = Distribution
L = Logistics
The planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure, planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.
What is TDL?
What’s the difference?
Transportation – Physically moving people & things.
Distribution – Process of moving product to final consumers, including storing, selling, shipping, and advertising (Supply Chain).
Logistics – Planning, execution and control of the movement and placement of people and/or goods.
CT Labor Market Data
•Nine transportation and material moving occupations requiring short-term to moderate work experience or training, with no more than a high school education.
•In-demand openings, in-demand growth, or hot job (top occupations by openings and growth.)
2010 – 2020 CT Occupational Projections from the Office of Research at the CTDOL
CT Labor Market Data
•Average salaries range from low of $12.07 hourly for hand packers to a high of $25.02 for first line supervisors of helpers, laborers, and material movers.
•Heavy tractor trailer drivers average $42,529 annually.
•Light truck or delivery services drivers average $34,797 annually.
•Fastest growing occupations in this group are bus drivers and truck drivers.
Sources for job listings and potential employer partners
Transit and Travel Job Insider
Connecticut Job Department
Statewide Trade Associations
CT Department of Labor Business Services Weekly
Indeed Company Alerts
Simply Hired Alerts
TDL Employer Partners
•Guida’s Dairy•FreshPoint•Lily Transportation•CT Department of Transportation•FedEx Ground•CT Transit•United Parcel Service•Evo Aero, Inc.•Bob’s Discount Furniture•McKesson•Sandair Systems, dba Mainfreight•Stericycle•Martin Brower
For more information on the Connecticut Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
(TDL) Workforce Partnership contact:
Deb Presbie, Program ManagerCBIA Education Foundation350 Church StreetHartford, CT [email protected]
• 20-year old non-profit
• Helps people access, and advance in, Port-related employment and career paths
• Port of Seattle is key funder/partner
• At Sea-Tac Airport since 2000
Airport Jobs
High volume employment center at Sea-Tac Airport
In 2013: 6,704 job seekers
assisted 1,402 positions
filled 72 airport
companies served
Airport University
Credit-bearing college courses for airport workers
Taught onsite at the airport
Topics: Computer skills, customer service, leadership
College partners: Highline Community College, South Seattle College
Increased focus on Int’l Trade/ Transportation/ Logistics (ITTL)
40% of all jobs in Washington are tied to the import/export of goods and services.
Roughly 50,000 people work in the ITTL sector across Puget Sound.
Three previous ITTL studies (employment, training programs, short haul truck drivers)
“On the Move” study in 2013; deepen understanding of ITTL employment pathways and inform Port Jobs’ next steps
Key Findings
Recruitment draws heavily from employee referrals and word of mouth.
Computer, customer service skills, among the most important for entry. Basic industry knowledge helps.
Prior industry experience is valued.
Peak season workforce ramp-up offers opportunities for temporary work and career exposure.
Employers suggest that turnover is low once workers are established in jobs.
Cargo Handler
Ramp Agent
Dockworker
Material Handler
Forklift Driver
Warehouse Associate
Warehouse / Freight
Handling
Import/Export
Customer Service /
Administrative
Inventory/Shipping/ Receiving
Transportation/Warehouse Management
Maintenance / Repair
Truck DrivingSecurity /
Cargo Screening
Air Export Agent
Customs House
Brokerage Agent
Air Import Breakbulk
Agent
Ocean Import Agent
Logistics Support
Specialist
Customer Service Agent
Customer Service Rep - Ocean Export
Return to Vendor (RTV)
Clerk
Shipping and Receiving Specialist
Receiving Appointment
Clerk
Dock Supervisor
Logistics Supervisor
Ramp Supervisor
Warehouse Manager
Fueler
Lead Fueler
Ground Service Equipment Mechanic
Cargo Aircraft Screener
Security Coordinator
Over-the-Road Driver
CDL Class A Driver
Delivery Driver
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Sample ITTL career tracks and job titles
An increasing number of local colleges are offering ITTL certificates and degree programs
Next Steps/Results
Air Cargo
More deliberate focus on air cargo jobs (e.g., warehouse agents, office agents)
Relationship with the Port of Seattle’s Air Cargo Operations Manager, who has connected us with cargo companies
Included on standing agenda of quarterly Air Cargo Stakeholders meeting
New connections with air cargo-related companies outside of airport
Airport University
Introduced a 2-part “Introduction to International Trade, Transportation and Logistics” course
Introduced First aid/CPR/Blood borne Pathogens/OSHA 10 class
Creating a customized “Customer Service”15-credit certificate with Highline College
Working with college partners to outline educational pathways.
Sample educational pathway