Supply chain logistics is a rapidly growing industry in the greater Bakersfield area. With our close proximity to I-5 and the ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach, Kern County is quickly becoming home to numerous distribution centers that offer employees many opportunities to move up the career ladder. Additionally, the agricultural industry has a strong need for employees that have a foundation in logistics and distribution.
The Logistics & Distribution program provides students with the essential knowledge, skills, and experiences related to career opportunities in warehousing, distribution, logistics, and transportation. Students will learn and work in authentic environments using industry-standard equipment and procedures, as well as have opportunities to obtain information through a variety of work-based learning opportunities.
This program will launch in August of 2020 and will be housed at the CTEC campus. Students will run a 10,000 square foot training warehouse that will allow them to learn all aspects of the industry in a realistic working environment. Get a head start on your career today and enroll in the Logistics & Distribution program at CTEC.
Certifications offered to students completing the Logistics & Distribution program include:
Logistics & Distribution students should have average or better math skills.
Students earn 15 units of elective credit each semester toward their high school graduation.
College prep course. Meets area "G" approval for UC admission.
This is a career awareness class that instructs students on the basics necessary for entry-level employment. Successful Logistics & Distribution students often pursue careers in the following: