Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Edition

2012

Dear Mississippi student, During high school, you will have the opportunity to begin making decisions that will impact the rest of your life. The education you receive during and after high school will set the path for your career. We are pleased to present the Mississippi Pathways to Success guide, a student and parent guide to educational planning using Career Clusters.

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is a common question, and you may not know the answer. This guide will help you to evaluate your interests, as well as help you learn more about the opportunities that lie within that interest area, by utilizing Career Clusters.

Career Clusters are groupings of occupations and career specialties that are used as an organizing tool for curriculum and instruction. This guide is designed to be a tool in assisting you in meeting your educational and career goals. Our ultimate goal is to get you the education you need to be employed in high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand occupations and nontraditional fields. To support these efforts, we want to ensure that you and your parents have the most timely and accurate information available to help you make informed decisions about your educational paths and career choices.

Each career cluster and its related pathways require a common set of knowledge and skills for career success. This approach enhances the more traditional approach to education by providing a foundation to prepare you for a full range of occupations and career specialties, focusing on a blend of technical, academic, and employable knowledge and skills.

The economy and workforce of Mississippi are changing. The Mississippi Department of Education is committed to supporting the workforce needs of our state. This guide will assist you in identifying the available career options and help you to make career decisions that are led by both your interests and employment projections that meet the needs of the state’s economy.

Parents, teachers, and counselors:

This guide is for you, too.

This career cluster guide informs students about their educational and career options. However, your guidance is important as students plan their futures. Please review this guide to learn more about the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics cluster. Also, please take the time to sit down and talk with your child/student about the information in this guide. Help craft an iCAP that will place him or her on a personal pathway to success.

Contents 3 What is Transportation, distribution, and logistics?

General information on the TDL career cluster

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Five Steps to Success

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Career Choices

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Career Pathway Information

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Complete Your Education

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Outside Resources

The steps to guide you to a successful future in TDL Data on Mississippi jobs in TDL Curriculum requirements for the TDL cluster

Information about extending your education beyond high school for the most successful career opportunities More information on education and careers in TDL

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What are Career Clusters and Career Pathways?

Career Clusters are groupings of occupations and career specialties used as an organizational tool for curriculum design and instruction. Career Clusters prepare learners for a full range of occupations and career specialties through teaching that blends technical and academic knowledge and skills that increase employability. This technique enhances the more traditional approach to Career and Technical Education in which instruction may focus on one or two occupations and emphasize only specific occupational skills.

Career Pathways are subgroups of occupations and career specialties used as organizing tools for curriculum design and instruction. Occupations and career specialties are grouped into pathways because they require common knowledge and skills for career success.

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Mississippi has all 16 clusters recognized nationally:

• Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources

• Architecture & Construction

• Arts, Audio/Visual Technology, & Communications

• Business Management & Administration

• Education & Training

• Finance

• Government & Public Administration

• Health Sciences

• Hospitality & Tourism

• Human Services

• Information Technology

• Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security

• Manufacturing

• Marketing

• Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics

• Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics Career Pathways under the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics cluster include:

• Automotive Service Technician

• Collision Repair Technician

• Diesel Service Technician

what is transportation, distribution, and logistics?

Do you enjoy problem solving and hands-on work? Then you might find your match in the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) cluster.

TDL professionals control how goods are moved from one place to another.

As far as goods and services are concerned, our world is flat. TDL is how our economy stays on the move. It takes care of how we get Mississippi farm-raised catfish to Europe and how the latest Paris styles arrive in the United States. TDL industries need motivated people with new ideas to ensure the U.S. transportation system continues to work efficiently. This cluster will prepare you for the planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and products by road, air, rail, and water. It also includes related professional and technical services, such as planning and management, logistics, and maintenance of equipment and facilities.

interests & abilities Strong computer skills Attention to detail Strong organization and time-management skills

U.S. Industry Outlook Growth in the transportation industry reflects ups and downs in the national economy. The number of jobs in the transportation industry is expected to grow over the coming years. One of the main factors influencing this growth is the state of the national economy. As the national economy grows and the production and sales of goods rise, the demand for transportation services moving goods from producers to consumers will increase.

Trucking accounts for the bulk of freight transportation. Warehousing is expected to grow faster than the rest of the industry. Additional employment growth will result from manufacturers who outsource their distribution functions to trucking and warehousing companies that can perform these tasks with greater efficiency. As firms in other industries increasingly employ logistical services, such as inventory management and just-in-time shipping, many new jobs will be created. Also, as more consumers and businesses make purchases over the Internet, the expansion of electronic commerce will continue to increase demand for the transportation, logistical, and value-added services offered by the truck transportation and warehousing industry. Growth in the transportation industry should prompt an increase in office and administrative-support employment. More dispatchers; stock clerks; and shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks will be needed to support expanded logistical services across the country. Opportunities for those with information technology skills should be excellent.

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Five Steps to Success Your future is bright! This guide and your teachers, counselors, and parents are all here to help you decide which path is right for you. A well-thought-out plan is the easiest way to help you attain your career goals.

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Step 1: Think about your interests and explore career options.

Now is the time to think about your likes and dislikes. It is important to take a good assessment of your personality, interests, goals, and abilities in order to decide what you would like and discover areas where you excel. It is equally important to note your dislikes so that you can rule out career paths that do not fit. Make a list of these areas and begin to explore career paths that align with them.

Step 2: Explore the various educational options.

Take your list and begin to explore the education and/or credentials needed to gain employment in those fields.

There are many paths to explore based on your interests. Options include certificate programs, military training, 2- and 4-year colleges, graduate school, and more. Remember to also research entrance requirements for all the options, including tests like the SAT, ACT, GRE, and others.

Step 3: Talk with your parents and counselors about your options.

They can help you to research all of your options.You also may want to get in touch with people who work in the fields in which you are interested; they can be a valuable resource in determining what options are best to achieve your career goals. If possible, contact people at the locations where you plan to continue your studies; they can also help you to know what steps you need to take to be prepared.

Step 4: Narrow your choices and make a plan; then review and revise your iCAP each year.

By now, you should feel informed about your options.Take what you have learned and make a plan to complete those goals! Meet with your teacher or counselor and create an iCAP; this is your formal outline that will guide you from high school to your next step of further education or employment. It is important to review your iCAP every year and to revise it to reflect any changes that you make to your career goals.

Step 5: Graduate high school and move on to further your education or to employment.

The goal of the iCAP is to give you a path out of high school and direct you where you should go next.This plan should carry you on to a certificate program, military training, further education, or the job market. If you decide to continue your training and education, it is important to repeat many of these steps to guide you through that process as well.

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A model pathways to success program Through Pathways to Success, all students will have the resources to identify, explore, and attain their career and academic goals.

In elementary school: Students will be exposed to career exploration through interactive learning experiences.

In middle school: Students will investigate career options and identify individual programs of study (majors) related to their aspirations and abilities.

Beginning in the eighth grade, students will develop and annually update an individual Career and Academic Plan (iCAP) with help from counselors, mentor teachers, and parents.

In high school: Students will be provided a variety of opportunities through Career Pathways experiences (job shadowing, apprenticeships, internships, and other work-related opportunities).

Students will revisit and revise their iCAP annually, which will assist them in planning and preparing for postsecondary study, specialized training, and employment.

K–5: Career Awareness Introduction to the world of careers

6–8: Career Exploration Discovering areas of career interests and aptitudes

8: Choosing a career cluster and career pathway (can change easily at any time); Beginning to develop an iCAP

8–12: Academics and Career and Technical Education courses, intensive guidance, individual Career and Academic Plans

Postsecondary: Achieving credentials: college, certification, military

Employment: Continuing education and lifelong learning

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25 Career Choices in transportation, distribution, and logistics Career

2010 2020 Total Employment Projected Projected Growth Openings

Average Hourly

Education

Air Traffic Controller 49 3 21 $39.38 HS, AD, BD Aircraft Assembler 258 136 203 $24.24 HS, C Aircraft Mechanic 1,089 59 348 $22.48 C, AD Atmospheric Scientist 67 1 18 $31.65 BD Automotive Body 1,630 150 664 $15.49 HS, C Mechanic Automotive Glass Installer 200 25 84 $16.27 HS, C Automotive Master 7,243 597 2,240 $14.39 C Mechanic Automotive Specialty 7, 243 597 2,240 $14.39 HS, C, AD Technician Cargo Agent 372 86 185 $13.91 HS, BD Commercial Pilot 517 96 284 $29.74 C, BD Courier 1,488 46 457 $8.18 HS Delivery Driver 9,447 797 2,595 $11.91 HS Diesel Engine Specialist 2,411 176 774 $15.33 C Flight Attendant 30 0 10 $20.96 HS, AD, BD Flight Engineer 198 29 100 $37.75 CD Industrial Operator 5,274 548 2,459 $12.34 HS, C Operations Technician 31 9 16 $21.47 AD, BD, MA Railroad Conductor 570 51 282 $32.49 HS Railroad Operator 266 28 131 $28.07 HS Ship Captain 425 60 248 $25.87 C, AD Ship Engineer 64 11 40 $26.93 C, BD Ship Loader 210 -19 64 $14.86 HS Ship Mate 425 60 248 $25.87 C Ship Pilot 425 60 248 $25.87 HS, C Truck Driver 26,795 4,021 9,284 $15.92 HS, C Data obtained November 2011 from Economic Modeling Specialists, http://www.economicmodeling.com.

About This Chart

This chart is only a sampling of the careers that fall within this career cluster in the state of Mississippi.

Education Requirement Abbreviations AD – 2-year associate degree BD – 4-year bachelor’s degree C – 12- or 18-month certificate DD – doctoral degree HS – high school diploma or GED MA – master’s degree

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A rapidly thinning crowd: For every 100 high school freshmen in Mississippi…

64 will earn a high school diploma.

47 will enter college.

12 will complete a two- or four-year degree.

The earnings gap between high school graduates and dropouts is an annual difference of nearly $10,000.

career pathway: automotive service technician Automotive service technicians inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles and light trucks that run on gasoline, electricity, or alternative fuels, such as ethanol. They perform basic maintenance, such as oil changes and tire rotations, diagnose more complex problems, and plan and execute vehicle repairs.

Required Core for Graduation

Sample Core Choices For additional college entrance requirements, refer to the college of your choice.

For IHL requirements, see: www.ihl.state.ms.us/admissions/curriculum.asp 9

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English Math

English I

English II

English III

English IV

Algebra I or Geometry

Geometry or Algebra II

Science

Physics or Biology I

Social Studies

Geography (1/2) & MS Studies (1/2)

Biology I or Chemistry I World History

Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, or Algebra II Chemistry or Physics U.S. History

Trigonometry, PreCalculus, Statistics, or AP Calculus Physics or science course U.S. Government (1/2) & Economics (1/2)

Additional State Comprehensive Health or Family and Individual Health (1/2) Requirements Business & Technology (1) Art Physical Education

Courses for Major

Complimentary Course Work

Extended Learning Opportunity Options Related to Major

Automotive Service I (2)* Automotive Service II (2)* Automotive Service Fundamentals I (1) Automotive Service Fundamentals II (1) Automotive Service Fundamentals III (1) Automotive Service Fundamentals IV (1)

Oral Communication I (1) Oral Communication II (1) Biology II (1) Chemistry II (1) Accounting I (1) Accounting II (1) Communications in Business (1/2) Personal Finance (1/2) Foreign Language Entrepreneurship (1)

Career Mentoring Shadowing Internship SkillsUSA Career Pathways Experience JROTC

Professional Opportunities Upon Graduation High School Diploma Service Attendant

Additional Training/ 2-year Degree Technician Parts Specialist Shop Supervisor

4-year Degree & Higher Automotive Engineer Business Manager

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career pathway: collision repair Technician

Collision repair technicians are knowledgeable in the field of auto body repair and possess the necessary skills to perform related repairs and custom refinishing according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

Collision repair technicians fix damaged bodies and body parts for a variety of automotive vehicles, including cars, vans, trucks, buses, campers, and trailers.

Required Core for Graduation

Sample Core Choices For additional college entrance requirements, refer to the college of your choice.

For IHL requirements, see: www.ihl.state.ms.us/admissions/curriculum.asp 9

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English Math

English I Algebra I or Geometry

English II Geometry or Algebra II

Science

Physics or Biology I

Social Studies

Geography (0.5) & MS Studies (0.5)

Biology I or Chemistry I World History

English III Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, or Algebra II Chemistry or Physics U.S. History

English IV Trigonometry, PreCalculus, Statistics, or AP Calculus Physics or science course U.S. Government (0.5) & Economics (0.5)

Additional State Comprehensive Health or Family and Individual Health (0.5) Requirements Business & Technology (1) Art Physical Education

Courses for Major

Complimentary Course Work

Extended Learning Opportunity Options Related to Major

Collision Repair I (2)* Collision Repair II (2)* Advanced Fundamentals of Collision Repair (1) Advanced Painting and Refinishing (1) Fundamentals of Collision Repair (1) Intermediate Painting Refinishing (1)

Oral Communication I (1) Oral Communication II (1) Chemistry II (1) Accounting I (1) Accounting II (1) Communications in Business (1/2) Personal Finance (1/2) Foreign Language Entrepreneurship (1)

Career Mentoring Shadowing Internship SkillsUSA Career and Pathways Experience JROTC

Professional Opportunities Upon Graduation High School Diploma Apprentice Detailer

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Additional Training/ 2-year Degree Parts Specialist Service Writer Glass Installer Shop Supervisor

4-year Degree & Higher Automotive Engineer Business Manager

career pathway: Diesel service technician

Engineering is the discipline of acquiring and applying scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge in order to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials, and processes.

Required Core for Graduation

Sample Core Choices For additional college entrance requirements, refer to the college of your choice.

For IHL requirements, see: www.ihl.state.ms.us/admissions/curriculum.asp 9

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English Math

English I Algebra I or Geometry

English II Geometry or Algebra II

Science

Physics or Biology I

Social Studies

Geography (0.5) & MS Studies (0.5)

Biology I or Chemistry I World History

English III Trigonometry, PreCalculus, or Algebra II Chemistry or Physics U.S. History

English IV Trigonometry, PreCalculus, Statistics, or AP Calculus Physics or science course U.S. Government (0.5) & Economics (0.5)

Additional State Comprehensive Health or Family and Individual Health (0.5) Requirements Business & Technology (1) Art Physical Education

Courses for Major

Complimentary Course Work

Extended Learning Opportunity Options Related to Major

Diesel Service Technician I (2)* Diesel Service Technician II (2)* Auxiliary Components and Systems (1) Diesel Engine Performance (1) Electrical/Electronic Systems (1) Fundamentals of Diesel Systems and Components (1) Management Essentials (1)

Oral Communication I (1) Oral Communication II (1) Chemistry II (1) Accounting I (1) Accounting II (1) Communications in Business (0.5) Personal Finance (0.5) Foreign Language Entrepreneurship (1)

Career Mentoring Shadowing Internship SkillsUSA Career and Pathways Experience JROTC

Professional Opportunities Upon Graduation High School Diploma Service Attendant

Additional Training/ 2-year Degree Technician Parts Specialist Service Writer Service Advisor Shop Supervisor Service Manager

4-year Degree & Higher Business Manager

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complete your education For a successful career in transportation, distribution, and logistics, continue your education beyond high school. There are several postsecondary options to choose from, depending on your long-term goals:

2-Year colleges Junior and community colleges offer 2-year programs that will earn you an associate or liberal arts degree. Often, the curriculum includes specialized career training and certification. Community colleges are an especially good option for students who want to further their educations close to home while expanding future college and career opportunities. Community and junior colleges receive public tax dollars at the local, state, and federal levels, so tuition is very low when compared to 4-year institutions. Community colleges can design their 2-year programs to transfer credits to a 4-year college or university, so after a few semesters at a community college, you can transfer and go on to earn a Bachelor of Arts or Science at a 4-year school with many of your general education requirements behind you.

4-Year colleges Public and private 4-year colleges offer undergraduate programs that lead to a bachelor’s degree. The public colleges and universities receive taxpayer funding from state and federal governments. If you are a resident of the state where the school is located, your tuition is much more affordable because you will receive an in-state discount for being a resident. Private institutions are funded primarily by organizational endowments, alumni contributions, and tuition. The cost of attending private colleges and universities is much higher than public colleges and universities.

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military training U.S. Military service offers a variety of opportunities for career development, especially in high-tech fields. All of the branches of service have internal training programs. Also, all offer aid for higher education in return for service commitments. Learn about all of the educational requirements offered through the military at the respective Web sites: Air Force www.airforce.com Army www.goarmy.com U.S. Army Corps of Engineers www.usace.army.mil Coast Guard www.uscg.mil, Marines www.marines.com

For a strong economy in Mississippi, the skills gap must be closed.

57% -32% 25%

By 2020, jobs requiring a career certificate or college degree

Mississippi adults who currently have an associate degree or higher Skills gap

High school dropouts from the class of 2008 will cost Mississippi almost $4 billion in lost wages over their lifetimes.

To get more information about Mississippi colleges and your options, including admission requirements, majors, tuition and fees, financial aid, and scholarships, please visit the following resources:

• For 4-year public universities: http://www.mississippi.edu/universities • For 2-year colleges: http://www.mccb.edu • For other options, including private colleges, please meet with your high school’s guidance counselor.

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core requirements for graduation career pathway option English

4

Math Science Social Studies Health/Physical Education Integrated Technology CTE Electives Electives Total

3 3 3 0.5 1 4 2.5 21 credits

traditional pathway option English

4

Math Science Social Studies Health/Physical Education Business & Technology Art Electives Total

4 4 4 0.5 1 1 5 24 credit minimum

district pathway option English

4

Math Science Social Studies Health Physical Education Business & Technology Art Electives Total

4 3 3 0.5 0.5 1 1 4 21 credit minimum

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outside resources You can find a wealth of information about career choices, postsecondary education, and scholarships on the Internet. Some resources to get you started are listed below.

Resources for TDL Information

Resources for TDL information

• American Public Transportation Association: www.apta.com

• Automotive Youth Educational Systems: www.ayes.org

• Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals: www.cscmp.org

• Institute of Transportation Engineers: www.ite.org

• National Automobile Dealers Association: www.nada.org

• National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence: www.ase.com

• U.S. Department of Transportation: www.dot.gov

Resources for Education and Career Planning

• Career Communications, Inc: www.carcom.com • Career Key: www.careerkey.org • Career Planner: http://www.careerplanner.com • College Board: www.collegeboard.com • Holland’s Self-Directed Search: www.self-directed-search.com • Mapping Your Future: www.mappingyourfuture.org • National Career Development Association: www.ncda.org • O*NET Online: www.onetonlineorg • Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/oco • Princeton Review: www.princetonreview.com • Salary Information: www.salary.com

Web site addresses were correct at time of publication. If an address is no longer valid, please use an Internet search engine to locate the resource or a similar resource.

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Student Organization

Getting involved with this organization while in high school can give you a better idea of your options within your chosen career path. Give your future a boost by participating in this high school organization:

SkillsUSA www.skillsusa.org

SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations, including health occupations. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. This organization is dedicated to students interested in technology careers. The organization has 13,000 school chapters in 54 state and territorial associations.

More Information: Mississippi Department of Education Research and Curriculum Unit Brad Skelton Lemond Irvin bskelton@mde.k12.ms.us lemond.irvin@rcu.msstate.edu

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education about jobs Please visit this Web site to download additional copies of Pathways to Success publications: http://www.rcu.msstate.edu/mde

Mississippi Department of Education P.O. Box 771 Jackson, MS 39205-0771 http://www.mde.k12.ms.us MDE Disclaimer: The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in the provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding the nondiscrimination policies of the Mississippi Department of Education: Director, Office of Human Resources, Mississippi Department of Education, 359 North West Street, Suite 359, Jackson, MS 39201, 601.359.3511.