1. Bobby dodd institute Logistics training academy
A presentation by Tracey Crawford

2. Key Players and Goals
Collaboration with Atlanta CareerRise and the Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board
Part of a larger initiative to promote economic growth in Atlanta’s Southern Crescent region by building a more educated workforce that can compete for in- demand, higher paying 21st Century jobs
Goals of the Logistics Training Academy include:
Simultaneously serve local businesses and individuals with barriers to work
Establish a pipeline of skilled supply chain management, logistics, and distribution professionals to address the workforce needs of employers in the Metro Atlanta area

3. Logistics Training Academy - Outcomes
32 students secured CLA credentials and 30 secured CLT credentials.
20 program graduates secured jobs in the logistics industry within 6 months of graduating from the academy; they work for community employers including Home Depot, UPS, Staples, FedEx, and Americold.

4. Graduation Ceremonies
At the end of each academy, BDI and CareerRise staff, community employers, and family/friends gathered to celebrate the graduates’ accomplishments.