First Years: Melbourne Metro
Alex
I completed my VCE in 2009. Straight out of school, I started working at US Bus Lines. I applied for the Cadetship as I felt it was a great opportunity to learn more within the Logistics Industry. The Glen Cameron Group have offered me a short placement at their company as well, which will be an eye-opener to how the logistics trade is done. I enjoy the blocks at TAFE and have met many great people. I look forward to finishing the Diploma in Logistics and seeing what it has to offer me in the future.
Jayden
My name is Jayden. I finished my VCE in 2005 at Sunbury Downs Collage. Immediately after, I began working at The Reject Shop Distribution Centre (DC) in Tullamarine where I was exposed to a vast array of warehousing tasks, from picking, X docking, forklift driving, unloading overseas containers, and the loading and unloading of trucks. This raised an interest in Logistics. Once I heard about the Cadetship In Logistics it was clear what I wanted to do.
I have now been taken on by Shell's Logistics Department. Shell have exposed me to many aspects of its business and have proven to be a very supportive company to work with. Between studying at TAFE for the Diploma of Logistics and working with Shell, I am constantly learning new things and, most importantly, I am getting the opportunity to apply my new found skills at work. This Cadetship is a fantastic way to expose young people to the booming Logistics industry. I can't wait to see what the future holds.
Lachlan
I completed my VCE studies in 2006 at Mazenod College. From here I took up studies at RMIT University for a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. However, I found that going back to full time study wasn't for me. I was offered an in-house apprenticeship as a fitter and turner and worked on the RMIT University race team building world championship race cars and had the honour of helping to build the first ever hydrogen race car for RMIT.
The Cadetship is a great balance between study and work. The ability to earn a full time wage, study and get a qualification that leads to advancement is what attracted me to the Cadetship. I am currently working for PaperlinX Merchant Logistics. Working for PaperlinX is fantastic as it is a company that promotes fresh thinking and wants all of its employees to contribute to the company. The vast variety of tasks involved in logistics is amazing. There is never a dull moment, from loading a truck to organizing truck times on the computer system. Each day brings a new set of challenges and I can't wait to see what the future holds for me in the Logistics Industry.
Lee
My name is Lee. I complete Year 12 at the Grange P-12 College in 2007. After I finished Year 12 I went on working part time at Safeway and took a year off to figure out that I wanted to do. I then got my job at Secon Freight Logistics in the Transport Operations Office. Once the company found out about The Cadetship in Logistics program they thought it would be a good opportunity for me to be a part of it. The program offers an education qualification and also hands on experience. Working at Secon has given me an opportunity to learn new things and also and gain experience in the transport industry. The Cadetship offers great opportunities for my future.
Nick
I completed my VCE studies at the end of 2005 and took up an apprenticeship as a carpenter for 18 months but decided it wasn't for me. My hobbies include footy, cricket and hanging with friends. The combination of hands on industry experience as well as applied study gained through the study blocks, which are completed 4 times a year, was what attracted me to the Cadetship.
Currently I am working a Secon Freight Logistics in Brooklyn. I have met great people through my position here and have enjoyed my time up until now immensely. I see the Transport and Logistics Industry as one which can grow and am looking forward to the challenges and the potential to move throughout the industry in the coming years.
Taylor
Hi, my name is Taylor Blackhall and I am a first year cadet at Costa Logistics. I completed year 12 in 2008 in which I originally planned to start a gap year deferring entry to the Australian Defence Force. After applying, I was asked what position I'd like to enrol in. I thought being a Logistics Officer was a good option, although I didn’t fully understand what it involved. When I was told there were no more positions available with the Defence Force, I researched a career path in the Logistics Industry and discovered how large it really was and what the business actually involved. My Careers Counsellor gave me all the help and information I needed to begin my career path and eventually I was accepted into the position as a cadet on the TDT Victoria Cadetship in Logistics.
I have learnt a lot in my months of training with Costa Logistics and TAFE and have developed a lot of great friendships and working relationships. I wish to take over a supervising role at Costa Logistics when my cadetship is over, and eventually take over a management position to further develop and advance the company.
