A new programme to help more professionals join the logistics industry was launched on 29th of June by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and the Supply Chain and Logistics Academy (SCALA). Called the Logistics Professional Conversion Programme (PCP), it offered 150 vacancies for professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs).

Minister for Manpower, Mr Lim Swee Say was the Guest-of-Honour for the event, and he was accompanied by the Board of Advisors, led by Dr Robert Yap, Chairman of SCALA and Minister of State Mr Teo Ser Luck, Ministerial Advisor of SCALA.

Speaking at the launch of the programme, Manpower Minister Lim Swee Say said the logistics industry contributed to almost 7% of Singapore's GDP, and provided employment for more than 200,000 people. He added that several emerging roles in the industry have been identified, ranging from innovation and process improvement, to vertical specialists, logistics solutions and programme management.

YCH Group is a key partner of the programme and provider of a real-time operating environment within its flagship headquarters at Supply Chain City®. Incorporating the latest technologies and innovations within the facility, the programme will equip the PMETs with the necessary skillsets to take on future jobs in the industry. This is also the first time a mentoring and coaching feature was included in a PCP, which will see industry practitioners guide PMETs as they undergo conversion to adapt to their new roles.

SCALA also offers other programmes targeted at different segments of the industry, such as the Logistics Assimilation Programme and WSQ certifications. For more information on SCALA, please visit www.scala.com.sg