At
times, the gracious effort some community-minded people in air cargo
extend toward bettering both our business and the world around us is
really amazing.
And when a generous effort makes great sense
while also easily serving to build air cargo, some might wonder:
“Why didn’t I think of that?”
Enlisting change: Pam Brown (at microphone) and Donna Mullins (at ease)
deliver their statement at the NCBFAA Annual Conference in Orlando,
Florida this past April.
"Air Cargo Needs talent; the military has trained individuals for
logistics. It's time we alll march together."
Enlisting change: Pam Brown (at microphone)
and Donna Mullins (at ease) deliver their statement at the NCBFAA Annual
Conference in Orlando, Florida this past April.
"Air Cargo Needs talent; the military has trained individuals for
logistics. It's time we alll march together."
”
In Atlanta, Georgia, Pam Brown (Future Forwarding Atlanta) and Donna
Mullins (Mullins International Solutions) are engaged in bringing highly
qualified people into air cargo by reaching out to what appears to be
a vast, and arguably overlooked, talent pool.
Troops 2 Trade is a collaborative project between
the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America Educational
Institute (NEI) and the Atlanta Georgia (U.S.) Chapter of National Defense
Transportation Association (NDTA).
Together, the two professional associations
are working with military services to create training and employment
opportunities for transitioning service members across the country.
The project is a pathway for service members
who hold job specialties in traffic management to achieve credentialing
and certification in customs and export specialties. The goal is to
help troops attain professional certification while on active duty,
which they can retain as they transition into civilian industry.
Word
Up From The Front Lines
“We have
just enrolled our first vet in California,” Pam said.
“[We are] very excited since the logistics
industry is in dire need of qualified, dedicated individuals!
“We are committed to finding employment
opportunities for unemployed or underemployed veterans who are interested
in a meaningful career in the logistics and international trade industry,”
Pam and Donna told FlyingTypers.
“ Through participation and completion
of our programs, we offer qualified veterans a chance to be matched
with companies who are looking for their skills and experience.
“Through this project, the NEI is offering
special discounted pricing for military personnel interested in these
credentialing programs, and a limited number of scholarships are available
annually.
“Pilot programs are already in place
with the U.S. Army Transportation School and we want to ensure Veterans
across our nation have an opportunity as well.”
“We
Need Veterans!”
“The air
cargo industry can help,” Pam and Donna said.
“Do you have veterans working in your
company that would benefit from earning these credentials?
“Do you know any veterans looking to
make a career decision?
“Why not consider the logistics industry?
“NEI can help service members in various
ways, including gaining working knowledge toward accreditation via online
courses while on active duty to make the transition into civilian life
a little easier.
“We also need employers!
“As an employer would you commit to interviewing
veterans holding these credentials for any open positions?
“No hiring commitments, just an interview
and feedback about what is driving your decisions if, for example, the
candidate is not successful.
“My dad and brother are Army Veterans,
so it a big thing for me!” Pam Brown said.
More Information:
Pam Brown: pambrown@usffcl.com
Donna Mullins: donna@mullinsintlsolutions.com
NEI: http://www.ncbfaa.org
Geoffrey
