Industry Promotion
respond via the online form. If you have missed the deadline, please contact Igor by email i.popovics@bifa.org AI and technology Pawel Jarza, BIFA policy & compliance director, joined us on 13 February to introduce the new BIFA AI and Technology Working Group. With daily headlines suggesting that AI can manage almost any data task, BIFA is seeking to understand the real benefits of emerging technologies and how they can be best utilised by our industry. Any BIFA Member interested in joining this group should contact Pawel by email at p.jarza@bifa.org. New training As detailed in last month’s issue of BIFAlink , a range of new training courses has been released on BIFA Bitesize. BIFA training manager, Graeme Wilkinson details these in his episode of BIFA TV, which aired in the first week of February. Go to the BIFA Bitesize page on our website for full details. Regular updates Readers are reminded that the regular What the Papers Say episodes go out each week on Tuesday, during which Ian Matheson of Impress Communications brings us a round-up of industry related news that you may have missed from print and online media. Communication preferences Don’t forget to visit your BIFA member portal to update your communication preferences to ensure that you are receiving the notifications from BIFA that interest you. Go to https://portal.bifa.org/
Build a relationship with your local school
“ Readers are reminded that the regular What the Papers Say episodes go out each week on Tuesday, during which Ian Matheson of Impress Communic- ations brings us a round-up of industry related news
Help raise the pro fi le of the logistics industry
F ollowing on from National happening at the beginning of March, now is a great time to start building a new and exciting relationship with your local school. We all know the logistics market is vast, with its workforce spanning a wide range of roles and offering clear progression for people at different stages of their working lives. Unfortunately, too few young Apprenticeship Week, and with National Careers Week people (or their parents, carers and school advisors) understand the breadth and quality of careers available in logistics; we need more Members around the country to promote it as a potential option and a rewarding and successful career choice. Forging a relationship with your local school or college could be the first step to playing your part. It is easier than you may think and here are five steps to help: 1. Appoint a staff member with good communication skills to oversee the project – this will also be a great opportunity to 2. Research your local schools – perhaps the secondary school that you or one of your colleagues attended, or even where your own children attend. 3. Visit the school website and contact the headteacher or enhance their project management skills.
careers leader to offer your support. Contact details for the relevant person will be listed. 4. Enquire about their existing careers programme; they will have a calendar of planned events throughout the year from careers fairs, mock interviews and industry focus days. 5. What can your company offer the school? Perhaps offer a workplace visit, a talk or even a work experience placement? How did it get here? How many teenagers think about how the items they use and consume in everyday life reached them? Ask them “Where did it come from?” and you are likely to be met with one of the familiar online retailers, with no understanding of where it really came from or how it reached them. And what about the logistics of international sport or entertainment with teams, equipment and sets to be transported around the world. Asking these questions may just pique an interest that leads to a lifelong career. For further guidance on building a relationship with your local school or college, please contact Nezda Leigh on n.leigh@bifa.org, or visit https://bifa.org/industry- promotion/community-engageme nt/career-day-tips/
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