Workshop: Imagining the Next Generation of Talent in Transportation and Logistics

The Van Horne Institute is hosting a workshop on November 25 to discuss key trends in education and the future of talent in transportation and logistics from the perspective of the millennial generation.

The half-day workshop, led by research consultants Csorba & Company Ltd., takes place in Calgary. For more information or to register, click here.

The workshop will highlight:

• Discussing key trends in the future of talent in transportation and logistics.

• Presenting cutting-edge research on millennials, jobs and careers based on interviews with 300 millennials across 12 countries.

• Sharing insight into evolving recruitment practices with universities and vocational colleges.

• Whether or not millennials stay in a specific job for an extended period of time, there is a common perception that they must build their personal “portfolios” in order to acquire skills and experiences, and be competitive in the labour market.

• Steps organizations can take in order to engage their younger workers and provide them with opportunities that can meaningfully build their careers.

• Presentation of research focused on millennials’ perceptions of transportation and logistics sectors, based on qualitative interviews with a sample of early-career leaders in these sectors.

• Specific case studies will be provided of innovations occurring in transportation and logistics, both within and outside of Alberta.

• Following this, a brief overview of key trends in university/college vocational education will be presented, based on a review of the relevant academic literature. Csorba & Company Ltd. will share examples of this change in vocational education both within and outside of Alberta.

• Building on their research at the University of Oxford (collaborating with the Centre for Skills, Knowledge and Organisational Performance), Csorba & Company Ltd. will discuss global trends and challenges in skills-based education.