CILT is launching an apprentice affiliate membership grade to coincide with National Apprentice Week, which takes place between 9th – 13th March. 

Apprentice members can take advantage of the annual electronic membership for as little as £25, ensuring the grade is accessible to young people as they make their first steps into their careers. 

CILT will also develop this grade to benefit employers. Encouraging more companies to employ apprentices will contribute to filling the current skills gap and inspire the next generation of transport and logistics professionals. 

Data released in January 2015 revealed that between August and October 2014 there was a 20% increase in apprenticeship vacancies posted online. Steve Agg FCILT, Chief Executive, CILT says: ‘Our new apprenticeship member grade will support young people in the early stages of their career. Allowing them to achieve their full potential and ensuring they take their professional development seriously. Membership of CILT enables the apprentice to meet and network with other leading professionals, giving them a competitive edge in our demanding industry.’ 

Joining CILT as an apprentice member provides the individual with access to over 350 national, regional, and local sector-specific events giving the apprentice the opportunity to meet and network with experienced professionals in their chosen fields. Other benefits include unlimited access to the largest specialist collection of logistics, supply chain and transport information, as well as legal and compliance information, access to the monthly journal and a weekly-sector specific newsletter.