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Tilbury to recruit a battalion of new workers

[ October 30, 2017   //   ]

The Port of Tilbury Logistics Academy, Tilbury on the Thames Trust and the Royal British Legion have launched ‘Attention to Logistics’ a training scheme and bursary to help forces veterans and their families develop their skills and future employment potential.

The scheme aims to help ex-service men and women and their families back into work through the logistics sector.

Stuart Wallace, chief operating officer of Tilbury owners, Forth Ports and chair of Tilbury on the Thames Trust said: “The launch of the Attention to Logistics programme delivered by our award winning Logistics Academy, will create improved pathways to new opportunities for veterans whose military service make them well suited for careers in Logistics.”

Local MP, Jackie Doyle-Price, who has given much of her time in supporting Tilbury on The Thames Trust in an advisory role said: “I am proud to be part of the launch of Attention to Logistics. I have had many conversations about the synergy between military skills and the logistics industry and this is a fantastic opportunity to deliver sustainable employment for veterans and their families as well as providing good, skilled staff to support our logistics industries locally.”

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