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Jump Start -- by Mark Sproxton
Guess what? The computer you're using to read this article passed through numerous hands, and possibly several international borders, before winding up in front of you. Wonder how it got there and who makes it all happen? This issue of nextSteps examining the logistics and transportation industry will help.
Want some ideas on where to go for more information? Here's a look at some local education/training opportunities, businesses/associations and some job boards. Jump off here and begin your career research.
Education/training
To become a licensed customs broker, two exams administered by the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency must be completed. This link contains more information on what will be tested in each exam, lists resources that may help you prepare for each exam and contains information on how to go about the exam-writing process.
The University of Calgary and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) have collaborated with the Van Horne Institute for International Transportation and Regulatory Affairs to offer transportation education opportunities.
The provincial government offers advice and tips to those considering truck driving courses through its Saferoads Web site.
The Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT) offers traffic manager training with some courses being offered via the Internet and some through the Van Horne Institute.
The University of Calgary offers a bachelor of commerce degree, through the Faculty of Management, with a specialization in transportation and logistics.
Chinook College offers a warehousing certificate for those looking for a bit of training before hitting the work floor.
For those still in high school, the Calgary Board of Education offers summer internships in logistics.
Businesses/associations
Jobs
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