Young Forwarder Network
Can you play a vital role in educating those new to the industry at our events around the country? BIFA introduces YFN patronage opportunity
a YFN patron, or can suggest industry stakeholders who may, contact Carl Hobbis c.hobbis@bifa.org and Nezda Leigh n.leigh@bifa.org in the first instance. YFN ambassador volunteering opportunities around the country To support the YFN future direction, we have decided to convert the regional YFN chair and committee roles to ambassadorial jobs. We had a kick-off meeting on 20 January where we got together those who have supported the YFN in the last year and explained the reasons and benefits. Nezda Leigh, who organises all the face-to-face YFN events, said: “We have always had ambition to widen the YFN into more regions and this change enables us to do that. “In the past we have focused on the larger regions and a certain number of events every quarter with no capacity to expand.” You can find our more and the commitments by visiting https://bifa.org/industry- promotion/young-forwarder-network/ If you are interested in becoming a YFN volunteer, or know someone who may, contact Nezda Leigh n.leigh@bifa.org
S ince the Young Forwarder events, which have had a positive impact on engagement with the young people entering the logistics industry. However, business has changed and due to operational needs it is clear to us that the ‘behind the scenes’ tours are by far the most popular events, so it is our intention to organise more of these to satisfy demand. With this in mind, we have a fantastic opportunity for industry stakeholders to join us as YFN Patrons. Becoming a patron means you would play a vital role in Network (YFN) started in 2019 we have organised over 180 educating those new to the industry at our events around the country. Carl Hobbis, member services director, who set up the YFN, said: “A patron’s commitment to support the YFN will be a defined number of events during the year to suit their business demands, or any
“ It is clear to us that the ‘behind the scenes’ tours are by far the most popular events, so it is our intention to organise
alternative ideas they may have. “We see the majority coming from Associate Members and stakeholders, such as ports, airports, handling agents, etc.” He added: “In recognition of their patronage, we will acknowledge their contribution through all promotional materials, at events, on our website and publications. “We are in the process of contacting those organisations that have supported the YFN in the past and we thank those that have agreed to commit so far.” If you are interested in becoming
more of these to satisfy demand
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