Education Day
**This was held at Breakbulk Americas 2024 which is now over. Register your interest for 2025**
This edition of Breakbulk America’s Education Day will inform, inspire, and entice students about what breakbulk and project cargo is, how it is handled, where the cargo often moves as well as the kind of opportunities that are available in the sector. Students will receive an overview of what the business is about, experience what the building of a project requires through a case study and receive top tips for success as well as interesting career advice from industry executives.
There are no sessions that match your request
Speakers
.jpg?lang=en-GB&ext=.jpg)
What is breakbulk and project cargo? How does it differ from other types of cargo? A leading industry expert will give a general overview and shed light on the particulars of this industry.
Speaker
Students will be taken on a tour of the show floor by members of the ECMC (Exporters Competitive Maritime Council). They will have the chance to speak with a plethora of different companies covering the entirety of the supply chain; discovering what a career in breakbulk can look like, as well as more opportunities that are out there for students.
Show Floor America/ChicagoStudents will be taken on a tour of the show floor by members of the ECMC (Exporters Competitive Maritime Council). They will have the chance to speak with a plethora of different companies covering the entirety of the supply chain; discovering what a career in breakbulk can look like, as well as more opportunities that are out there for students.
Helping to bridge the ongoing talent gap. This session will delve into the root causes of this talent shortage and explore innovative strategies for attracting and retaining new industry professionals.
Main Stage America/Chicago
Helping to bridge the ongoing talent gap. This session will delve into the root causes of this talent shortage and explore innovative strategies for attracting and retaining new industry professionals.
Speakers
.JPG?lang=en-GB&ext=.jpg)
.png?lang=en-GB&ext=.png)
.jpg?lang=en-GB&ext=.jpg)
Moderator
Giving undergraduate students the opportunity to contribute to research related global capital projects, gain recognition from industry partners, and expand their network. This session will announce the winners of the annual Student Poster Competition.
Main Stage America/ChicagoGiving undergraduate students the opportunity to contribute to research related global capital projects, gain recognition from industry partners, and expand their network. This session will announce the winners of the annual Student Poster Competition.
Hear from those who have recently graduated and joined the workforce to learn about their experience to date and top tips for success when starting out.
Speakers
Moderator
