A TRANSPORT manager from Oakland International has been enrolled as their first employee apprenticeship on Aston University’s Logistics with Supply Chain Management Degree programme.
Aston University launched the Logistics with Supply Chain Management Degree course four years ago, with its first cohort graduating this summer.
Referred to as an apprenticeship, the course is open to anyone of any age with an interest in becoming a supply chain specialist or wishing to work within the logistics field, with Lynne Pearson joining this year.
Nicola Harris, HR director of Redditch-based Oakland International, said: “As a valued senior female manager in Oakland’s distribution business, Lynne is an ambassador for women in transport and has a passion for lifelong learning with this degree course helping to extend her knowledge across the broader remit of logistics and supply chain management.
“Sponsoring degree apprenticeships is part of our commitment to be a learning organisation and we aim to identify two internal delegates and two external apprentices to join the programme each year.
“Known for her tenacity and commitment, we have no doubt Lynne will bring more strategic ideas to our business as her knowledge and skills grow.”
Lynne said: “I am looking forward to the journey ahead with Aston University and am honoured and privileged to have been approached by Oakland International and given the opportunity to develop further.
“The degree course will provide me with the skills and knowledge required to hopefully progress with Oakland in the future.
“This is an exciting opportunity which I will embrace together with Aston University and Oakland International.”
