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ADAPT LOGISTICS+ CERTIFICATION TRAINING
Your SMOOTH JOURNEY to a High-Quality Job or Career Advancement
We offer friendly, in-demand, durable & logistics skills training and mentoring—free for SWFL residents.
The recent hurricane and pandemic demonstrated the critical significance of adaptability and logistics—how our ability to pivot and effectively manage resources & technology can mean the difference between resilience and vulnerability in the face of unpredictable challenges. W.R.
Justification: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates a strong job outlook for logisticians, with jobs projected to grow 18%—much faster than the average for all occupations—with about 21,800 openings for logisticians projected each year, on average, over this decade. In a MHI & Deloitte survey, 57% of employers identified hiring & retaining qualified logistics workers as the biggest challenge, followed closely by a talent shortage at 56%. This highlights the significant demand for skilled professionals in the supply chain logistics sector, indicating a potential gap between available jobs and qualified applicants.
Why Should You Get an Adapt Logistics+ Credential? You do not need prior experience to develop your job-ready, durable & logistics skills, even if you are new to the logistics field. Credentials earned in the logistics sector will provide you with high-quality job and career advancement opportunities in logistics—from education & healthcare administration to supply chain management, distribution, transportation, and construction-manufacturing operations and project management, you will apply simple logistics concepts and tools to improve your job satisfaction, productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Summary: Adaptiva Corp, a logistics consulting firm, in partnership with Coursewell.org, an online certification training provider, is offering short-duration, no-cost, online certification training—with continuous free mentoring throughout your career—to enhance Southwest Florida residents’ durable skills (i.e., communications, problem-solving, adaptability, creativity, innovation, etc.) and business logistics expertise (i.e., plan, schedule, oversee, track, manage, operation, execution, etc.)—applied to the SWFL agribusiness, construction & real estate, education, healthcare, tourism & hospitality, marine, retail & e-commerce, supply chain, transportation, and manufacturing sectors.
Trainer/Mentor: Walter Rodriguez, PhD, PE, CEO, Adaptiva Corp, and CIO, Coursewell.com
Credentials Pathway: Beyond benefiting from comprehensive training and mentorship, trainees will receive digital copies of the trainer’s books “Logistics+” and “How We Innovate.” Each mentee/trainee will develop a career pathway to attain a credential for a “high-quality job” in one of RERI sectors (i.e., PK-12 Education, Healthcare, Logistics, or Manufacturing) within Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, or Lee Counties—even beyond the 2025 funding period, thanks to the partners’ commitments and aggregated relationships with career certification providers.
Interview & Recommendation Letter: If desired, a job interview with Adaptiva Corp leaders or corporate partners committed to the Earn and Learn* model—combining work-based learning with on-the-job training, allowing participants to earn and gain practical experience and academic knowledge simultaneously.
Impact & Metrics: We are data-driven and monitor participation using metrics and KPIs to measure success—including retention, completion, employment outcomes, skills enhancement, and participant satisfaction—using continuous improvement & TQM methodologies.
Community and Stakeholder Engagement: The program engages with SWFL employers, employees, and retired executives—demonstrating our support and collaboration with all stakeholders and contributors.
Leverage Technology and Innovation: We use cutting-edge AI technology and innovative teaching methods to deliver training more effectively and ensure trainees are prepared for the digital, service-oriented workforce in SWFL.
Diversity and Inclusion: The program conducted in English and Spanish ensures accessibility to a diverse range of participants, especially those from rural areas, underrepresented, elders, or disadvantaged backgrounds. It’s friendly—trainees and mentees will continuously gain a competitive edge by learning and engaging with trainers, mentors & peers at their own pace to integrate or reintegrate into the new digital, service-driven economy.
Target: SWFL residents, employees, employers, customers, students, retirees, volunteers, and prospective hires. Although everyone in SWFL is invited to join, Adaptiva Corp’s current recruitment focuses on residents with (1) difficulties in career advancement or finding a good job, or reintegrating into the workforce, (2) obstacles pursuing post-secondary education (i.e., financial, etc.), (3) adults and elders possessing limited technical skills, (4) adults who initiated a degree or certificate program but did not complete it, and (5) retirees, executives, and elders wanting to contribute to the SWF economy in meaningful ways but need additional training. Our personalized, self-paced, peer-learning, work-based learning ensures completion until career certification.
Tuition: $0. This program is free for SWFL residents ($4700 value).
Bonus: Logistics hourly wages are higher than the SWFL industry standards. Our innovative peer learning, on-the-job training & mentorship sets our program apart. Research demonstrates the success of the Earn and Learn model* in maintaining employment and training post-funding. [*Earn and Learn Model: Delivered online (24/7), participants can continue earning while training. Participants earn a wage for their work, which helps them support themselves financially while they learn. Alongside earning, participants receive hands-on training and mentorship in a real-world environment. This practical experience is invaluable, as it allows employees to apply theoretical knowledge to actual work situations, enhancing their understanding and skills. Our unique “peer-learning” and “learning by teaching and mentoring” model includes training modules that participants conduct while on the job. By combining work and learning, participants can progress more quickly in their careers and immediately contribute to the assigned job tasks. They gain relevant experience and credentials simultaneously, making them more competitive in the job market. Employers play a crucial role in providing opportunities for work and learning, mentoring, and often contributing to the educational costs. This involvement helps ensure the training is relevant to the needs of our organizations and increases the likelihood of career advancement and promotion upon completion of the program. [Based on demonstrable financial need, some trainees may receive compensation or a computer—depending on the grantors’ approval.]
Sustainability: Adaptiva Corp’s Coursewell online learning became active & financially sustainable in 2004 when Adaptiva Corp decided it would be a fixed cost (rather than a profit center) for recruiting and training the SWFL workforce. We plan to expand capacity in rural areas via mobile Starlink units by soliciting federal grants. And we will sell the excess capacity beyond the SWFL free-zone area. Our training & mentorship programs are built on a self-sustaining model that includes not only initial grant funding but also long-term financial strategies such as partnerships with SWFL businesses, in-house career services, sponsored projects, ongoing financial support, and the integration of our training offerings into our permanently accessible Learning Management System for broader reach and future revenue generation. We will continue to sustain the program beyond the grant period through grants, endowments, continued employer support, and reinvestment of revenues from offering the program to national and international participants beyond the SWFL region. Further, all career training materials, validation assessments, and, better yet, access to trainers and mentors remain available to participants after trainees have achieved the intended training outcomes or career upskilling milestones.
Brief Outline: This personalized, short-term, online training with continuous mentoring program includes all online training, materials, instructor’s guides, and books Logistics+ and How We Innovate to get credentialed in the field. The program never ends by continuing to support trainees/mentees’ careers in the field. Let’s get started slowly … apply here.
Foundation of Durable Skills
Introduction to Durable Skills
Overview of communication, problem-solving, adaptability, creativity, and innovation.
Importance in the workplace and real-life applications.
Interactive workshops to assess and enhance personal durable skills.
Advanced Communication and Problem-Solving
Effective communication strategies in professional settings.
Critical thinking and problem-solving methodologies.
Case studies and role-playing exercises.
Creativity and Innovation in the Workplace
Techniques to foster creativity and innovation.
Tools and technologies that enhance creative processes.
Project: Develop an innovative solution to a common industry problem in your business sector.
Adaptability and Continuous Learning
Strategies for adapting to change and unexpected challenges.
The importance of lifelong learning and skills development.
Personal development plans and goal setting.
Core Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Fundamentals of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Overview of logistics and supply chain operations in education, healthcare, manufacturing, supply chain, and transportation sectors.
Key concepts: supply and demand planning, inventory management, transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
Planning and Scheduling
Project Management tools and techniques for effective planning and scheduling.
Software applications for logistics management.
Simulation exercises in supply chain planning.
Overseeing and Tracking
Methods for supervising logistics operations and tracking goods.
Real-time data analytics for logistics and supply chain management.
Workshop on using GPS and RFID technology in tracking.
AI Integration in Logistics
Introduction to AI and machine learning in logistics.
Case studies on AI-driven logistics solutions.
Practical session on implementing AI tools for optimization.
Sector-Specific Logistics Applications
Logistics in Education and Healthcare Administration
Tailored logistics strategies for educational and healthcare settings.
Managing supplies and resources effectively in schools and hospitals.
Project: Design a logistics solution for a local school or healthcare facility.
Logistics in Manufacturing, Transportation, and Supply Chains
Advanced manufacturing logistics and transportation supply chain integration.
Lean manufacturing and just-in-time delivery systems.
Simulation game: Manage a manufacturing supply chain under various scenarios.
Capstone Project and Certification
Capstone Project Planning and Development
Participants propose a comprehensive logistics project relevant to one of the target sectors.
Mentoring sessions to refine project proposals and development plans.
Capstone Project Execution
Implementation of projects with peer and instructor feedback.
Utilize durable skills and logistics expertise acquired throughout the course.
Presentation, Evaluation, and Certification
Final presentation of capstone projects to a panel of industry experts.
Peer and instructor evaluations.
Certification ceremony and discussion on future pathways and opportunities in logistics and related fields.
SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
Weekly discussions with peers and industry professionals.
Access to free cutting-edge AI logistics software and tools for hands-on learning.
Continuous assessment through assignments and project work.
Online forums for discussion, collaboration, and networking.
Career counseling and job placement support for successful participants.
Invitation to coffee and brainstorming at SWFL locations.
This program is personalized and dynamic, allowing for technological advancements, marketplace updates, and improvements based on feedback. Collaborations with industry partners provide real-world insights and opportunities for participants.