The Department for Transport’s (DfT) Freight Workforce Group, with the support of CILT (UK), other membership organisations and industry professionals, have published ‘Work Experience: A Guide for Logistics Employers in England’.
This practical guide provides guidance for logistic employers regarding the delivery of high-quality work experience programmes. It is aimed at employers across the freight and logistics sector, as well as those working with schools, colleges and careers partners.
The guide presents the benefits of work experience for both young people and employers, explaining why work experience is a critical component in addressing long-term workforce challenges in the sector. It gives employers advice on how to get started and outlines different work experience models, including in-person, longer-term and virtual work experience. The guide also includes: case studies from pre-existing successful work experience programmes within the logistics industries; practical steps to improve equity and accessibility; and links to existing national support and careers frameworks.
Fiona Palmer, Head of Education and Professional Standards at CILT (UK), said: “We are extremely proud of the work that has been delivered in partnership with the DfT Freight Workforce Group to support and guide logistics employers nationwide on the effective implementation of high-quality work experience programmes. As the next generation will form the backbone of the future logistics workforce, it is essential that we inspire and equip young people with a clear understanding of the sector at an early stage. By doing so, we can help ensure they are well-prepared to pursue successful and sustainable careers within the industry.”