Banbury and Bicester College welcomed local employers and industry partners to explore the challenges and opportunities facing the haulage and logistics sector on behalf of Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday 11 November.
The event was attended by representatives from organisations such as Warburtons, Direct Connect Logistics Ltd and DCS Group (UK) Ltd, who each had the opportunity to discuss sector needs and workforce development.
After the networking session, attendees were welcomed by Dr Pamela Farries, Policy and Skills Manager at Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce, before talks were then given by Activate Learning and Warburtons.
Activate Learning introduced its new Level 3 Transport and Warehousing Operations Supervisor Apprenticeship, designed to develop confident supervisors who can lead teams, manage day-to-day operations and improve performance.
Activate Business School introduced its leadership programme Determined to Lead and AI and Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship, before discussing how the programmes can help businesses develop the people and skills that keep operations moving.
Dan Nield, Director of Delivery at Activate Learning, said: “Wow, what a day for Supply Chain, Warehousing and Logistics at Banbury and Bicester College!
“Today we hosted a networking event on behalf of the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce to bring education and employers together to help solve the skills gap in this sector.
“We also launched our new Supply Chain, Warehousing and Logistics curriculum which sparked a lot of excitement!
“A huge thank you Pamela Farries from Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce, our industry partners, Will Elliott from Warburtons, Rhys Hackling from Direct Connect Logistics Ltd and Lee Worrall from DCS Group (UK) Ltd and all the employers who attended today.”
