The South Dade Logistics & Technology District is hoping to bring thousands of logistic jobs to the South Dade area while protecting Biscayne Bay and the environment. If the application is approved, the development would allow for “793 acres bordering the Florida Turnpike Extension and SW 112th Avenue to be used as a hub for logistics, e-commerce, technology and light manufacturing.” Read more…
Daily Archives: May 16, 2022
LACK OF TRANSPORTATION HURTING LOGISTICS WORKERS IN SAVANNAH
There are plenty of jobs and opportunities at the warehouses and ports in West Chatham, Savannah, but many applicants lack the vehicle to commute to these jobs. Across the country, “8.5% of households live without a car. In urban settings with reliable and frequent public transit or walkable neighborhoods, lacking a vehicle poses no problem. But in most cities and rural areas across the country, millions of families lack access to reliable transportation.” Read more…
LOGISTICS PROGRAMS TO BE TAUGHT IN VR
Goodwill of Southeast Georgia and Savannah Technical College will be offering a new virtual reality pilot program that will help applicants that are interested in learning manufacturing and forklifting skills. The certification courses will be taught in a hybrid format with the goal of providing students with innovative, hands-on classroom training. These virtual reality training courses “will allow the college to increase its logistics and manufacturing class sizes from 15 students to around 92.” Read more…