Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Industry Snapshot
Essential Industry Transferable Skills
Jobs in transportation, distribution, and logistics are responsible for managing the movement of goods, information, and people. It includes air, rail, water, and truck transportation, warehousing and storage, and vehicle repair. on & transportati io distribut n
As the global economy continues to grow, American imports will also grow, and employment in transportation, distribution, and logistics will increase. Technology is also transforming the industry, as systems are being developed that allow for better tracking of product information to streamline the distribution process. Examples of jobs in this area include truck drivers, auto mechanics, cargo and freight agents, and airline employees. Greater Phoenix has a large transportation, distribution, and logistics sector. This is due to the region’s large population, location near western markets, and presence of major industry employers, such as Knight and Swift Transportation and Sky Harbor International Airport.
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Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. • Speaking — Conveying information effectively to others. • Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others. • Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems. • Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Source: O*Net
Average Annual Wage*
Fastest Growing Cargo & Freight Agents Commercial Pilots Postal Service Mail Carriers Stock Clerks & Order Fillers Transportation Inspectors Largest Number Laborers & Freight, Stock, & Material Movers, Hand Shipping, Receiving, & Traffic Clerks Stock Clerks & Order Fillers Truck Drivers, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services * Source: Arizona Department of Commerce 2009
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$43,630 $63,140 $48,970 $22,440 $65,520
$24,350 $25,480 $22,440 $39,780 $31,980
Students, Estrella Mountain Community College
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Programs at the Maricopa Community Colleges Program
College/Skill Center
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
College/Skill Center
Program WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: AUTOMOTIVE
Mesa
Technology Level I
Air Conditioning & Electrical Accessories
GateWay
Workforce Development:
Auto Body Basic Metal Repair
Maricopa Skill Center
Air Conditioning
Rio Salado
Automotive Technology Level II
Rio Salado
Auto Body Basic Metal Repair & Refinishing
Maricopa Skill Center
Auto Body Basic Refinishing
Maricopa Skill Center
DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS
Automotive Chassis
Glendale
Certified Distribution Logistics Technician
SouthWest Skill Center
Automotive Drive Trains
GateWay
Truck Trailer Driving
Glendale
Mesa
Automotive Electrical Systems
AVIATION AND AERONAUTICS
Automotive Engine Performance Diagnosis Glendale
Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Chandler-Gilbert
Glendale
Aircraft Maintenance Technology (Part 147)
Chandler-Gilbert
Automotive Performance Technology
Mesa
Airframe Maintenance (Part 147)
Chandler-Gilbert
Automotive Suspension, Steering, & Brakes
GateWay
Airway Science Technology, Flight Emphasis
Chandler-Gilbert
Automotive Technology
Glendale, GateWay
Flight Technology
Chandler-Gilbert
Brakes, Alignment, Suspension, & Steering
Mesa
Powerplant Maintenance (Part 147)
Chandler-Gilbert
Engine Performance & Diagnosis
GateWay, Mesa
Transmissions & Powertrains
Mesa
& Air Conditioning Automotive Engines & Drivetrains
Source: http://www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta/curric/index.php
Automotive Technology Lab, GateWay Community College
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