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Young Forwarder Network gets even more organised
To keep the Young Forwarder Network (YFN) fresh and relevant, we have created a more consistent structure to the regional and virtual YFN groups with the appointment of six chairs. Carl Hobbis, executive director at BIFA, who has management responsibility for the trade association’s training and development services, said: “In the spring, we held an event in each region attracting an average of 20 attendees. Going forward we are determined to grow these events. “You cannot put a value on benefits gained by young people through the networking side of the in-person events, and this is the distinct advantage the face-to-face YFN has over the virtual format. “By having the groups more organised we will not only have fresh ideas every 12 months, but it also gives young people a taste of leadership and the opportunity to develop other skills associated with organising events. To allow the YFN more autonomy and to facilitate personal progression, each YFN group will also appoint a vice-chair at a suitable time. Six regional chairs have been appointed to continue the development of the Young Forwarder Network. BIFAlink introduces them here
Bobbie Costin
Brooke Jennings
Nathan Ainsworth
Lexi Laybourn
Georgia Gibson
Herbie Cobby
Earlier this year she spoke in front of over 200 year-10 students at the Felixstowe School and, in the summer, attended a careers fair there. She works within a commercial role and has been in logistics since 2017.
region. She is looking forward to bringing energy, commitment and enthusiasm to the region and working with the other committee members. She has a First-Class Honours Degree in Business with Supply Chain Management. Virtual YFN Herbie Cobby, GEODIS Current apprentice of the year, Herbie’s appointment was featured in the September issue of BIFAlink . He is looking forward to chairing the virtual YFN events and hopes one day to be involved in the formation of a Yorkshire/Humberside region to meet like- minded people who are enthusiastic about the industry. The above individuals give their time freely for the benefit of the YFN and are supported by local committees. Encourage your team members to attend YFN events to broaden their knowledge and, when they feel ready, join the local organising committee. You can find the listing of forthcoming events at www.bifa.org/events
Midlands Nathan Ainsworth, Metro Shipping
Nathan was one of the panellists at Multimodal 2022 and has been involved in the YFN since it started. He has worked in the industry for over four years and is now in a supervisory role. London East Lexi Laybourn, DP WORLD London Gateway Lexi got involved in the YFN after attending an event in November 2019. She quickly made her mark as a committee member by organising port tours. During the pandemic she came up with the idea of a virtual port tour. She has shown over 1,500 people round the port using this format. Northwest Georgia Gibson, Cargo Partner Georgia is the new chair for the North West
Meet the chairs The chairs for 12 months from September are:
London Heathrow Bobbie Costin, CH Robinson
Bobbie has been working in the industry since 2016 and has been an active member of the Heathrow committee from the start. She has supported BIFA by speaking at school and college careers events during National Apprenticeship Week.
Anglia Brooke Jennings, Burhill Logistics
Brooke is always keen to promote the logistics industry as a career within the Anglia region.
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