Building Career Pathways for Supply Chain and Logistics through Career & Technical Education Programs

In recent years, its strategic location and high quality workforce have turned Kern County, California into a logistics cluster. This success has created new opportunities for local residents and new challenges for the education system. Logistics is a critical industry for the state of California, and the number and type of supply chain career opportunities in Kern County is steadily rising.

Recently, the Kern County School District, in partnership with MHI, held a business education luncheon to address the growing supply chain labor needs of local industry. The meeting included representatives from many of the 40 major distribution centers within the county. It also included representatives from a number of local schools, community colleges, and universities.

“Workforce challenges are one of the biggest concerns for our industry, as highlighted in the U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling and Logistics and in the 2015 MHI Annual Industry Report,” said Daniel Stanton, Vice President of Education and Workforce Development for MHI. “We’re excited to support this proactive collaboration in Kern County that could significantly improve the capabilities of their workforce.”

“MHI runs a number of programs focused on supporting education, including an annual Educators Summit which will be held July 20-23 in Patterson, CA,” said Angela Jenkins, Career & Technical Education Coordinator for MHI. “We look forward to partnering with Kern County on this journey to enhance the CTE offerings in the Central Valley.”

Learn more

.