CHANGING PERCEPTIONS of logistics
Here at Jordon Freight we are very excited to announce a partnership with Suffolk New College as an official industry partner. This collaboration opens new paths for innovation and education in the logistics industry and is designed to align with the government backed campaign Generation Logistics, where we seek to create more awareness of this fast moving and highly advancing industry.
As an industry leader, we’ve always been committed to nurturing the next generation of logistics professionals. As owners who started out from 16 years old in the industry, bringing young people in and training them is a natural part of our business. Our employment record shows this with many of our current leadership team having started with us in their very early 20s and been with us over 10 years. Our partnership with Suffolk New College now allows us to bring invaluable industry experience directly into the educational sphere, equipping students with essential knowledge for entering the industry. Having previously had great success partnering with Felixstowe School, this new partnership gives an even greater platform for generating awareness of the logistics industry.
The role Jordon will play in this new partnership is actively delivering workshops for Suffolk New College that offer hands-on experience and industry insights to students. The attached infographic from Suffolk New College provides a guideline on the educational approach, emphasising practical skills and in-depth industry knowledge.
Here’s will: ATTRACTING NEW TALENT TO THE INDUSTRY
Fresh from university and newly appointed to our sales team, Will McGlennon recently collaborated with a local recruitment company to present on career opportunities in logistics putting forward a wider piece about preparing for the workplace which included things such as CV best practice and interview challenges.
Will spent much of his time studying at Suffolk New College and said “it’s so weird to be back where I was studying, only now in a professional capacity, telling my story to students who were in my shoes”. His presentation, based on his own experiences, focused on transitioning from school to the workplace and preparing for a successful career. Will’s firsthand experience and recent entry into the professional world offered invaluable perspectives to students considering a career in freight forwarding.
THE FUTURE OF LOGISTICS IS NOW
As part of our partnership with Suffolk New College, Jordon Freight is proud to participate in events throughout the year, allowing us to engage directly with students and faculty. Jordon CEO Jon Swallow says “with AI and the growth in e-commerce logistics is advancing fast and is starting to align with what many young people want – an interesting, safe & stable job, with a technologically advanced environment where you can make a difference”. Jon added “There is literally a job for whatever anyone can imagine is their best job”. “The industry is so diverse, travel the world, work from home, noisy, quiet, outside, inside, part of a team or work individually. You name it, we’ve got it and it’s an industry which is on track to grow massively in the following years”.
Our collaboration with Suffolk New College underlines our dedication not only to the logistics industry but also to community and educational development. Some of our most inspirational staff are poised to take on the job of delivering engaging presentations for what we expect will be intrigued audiences. In conclusion we are enthusiastic about the potential of this partnership and are excited and committed to making a significant impact.
For more details on upcoming events and when we are involved, visit this link. Also keep an eye on our blog here and follow us on LinkedIn to stay updated on our activities with Suffolk New College and other initiatives.
