NEW Update for 2010-2011

Currently the Accelerate program of CILTA is going through a new National  re-structure and once the structure is confirmed details will be posted here and communicated to memebrs. Recently our CEO announced to current Accelerate members that there was a great importance to supporting young professionals in Transport and Logistics. T&L is 14.5% of GDP delivered through 165,000 businesses Australia wide providing about 1.25 million jobs.  It really is ‘the biggest show in town’ and has exciting career opportunities here in Australia and right around the world.

CILTA is the perfect career partner and supporter because we are strong and active in Australia and are linked in to the international CILT family of over 33,000 members worldwide.  Our Accelerate Program is the leading program in Australia for young T&L professionals.

In 2010-2011 he announced it was time to take Accelerate to the next level with:

• Stronger local committees providing leadership and flexibility in organizing local events for networking as well as career and professional development;
• Effective national coordination that will raise the profile of Accelerate  and increase the importance of being part of the Accelerate Program;
• Stronger support from Corporate Sponsors and Partners secured with more effective sponsorship support material and tools from CILTA National;
• Updated National Awards, including Young Professional of the Year that will roll up from our local awards around Australia, to the National Awards and on to the international CILT Awards;
• Streamlined administration with book and pay on line through the CILTA web site soon to launch and easier communications with members through the membership database;
• Scholarships and overseas study tours planned for 2011;
• Greater transparency and KPIs with young professional numbers becoming part of CILTA monthly reporting

To deliverer these we obviously need some re-structure and as of 1 July 2010 Accelerate will be a program of CILTA and no longer a separate organisation.  The Accelerate program will continue to deliver networking and professional development events as well as mentoring programs etc.  Local Accelerate committees will continue and all those on the Accelerate database who have not yet joined CILTA will be invited to do so for as little as $35. If you are under the age of 35 you will automatically be listed as a Accelerate Member.

Click here if you wish to become a member today

Some history of Accelerate

Within most sections of CILTA there is a Accelerate committee which organises Social events, Training and Development seminars, arranges speeches and presentations by respected Industry leaders and generally caters for you to have a great time.

In 1996, a Young Supply Chain Professionals Group of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia (CILTA) was established to assist in the professional development of young people entering the industry. The YSCP aims to provide its members with career development and networking opportunities, and also awards scholarships and prizes to outstanding young professionals in the industry. Not long after its establishment, a small group of RMIT students took over the subsidiary group to enhance the appeal of the organisation and cater for the needs of young professionals.

The YSCP group has since been driven by young proactive professionals and continues to grow in size and stature, due to events such as the Supply Chain Careers and Professional Development Fair, Through Leadership Program and Freight Connections. The group has been involved in organising and coordinating activities that bring members together to network, learn and gain exposure to mentors, career development and other opportunities available in the industry.

Supply Chain Management is fast becoming the career of choice for many tertiary qualified individuals, as more and more organisations understand the importance of the supply chain to business success. Each year the YSCP/CILT (Victorian Section) along with other professional bodies are working together to be a unifying force to maximize supply chain excellence synergies in the Australasian Region by profiling emerging professionals in the industry.

In 2006, the YSCP group became the Accelerate group to maximise its appeal to "the young", be the link between young professionals and leading Supply Chain organisations, and fast track the development of our future leaders.

Sounds too good to be true, is this for real?

Absolutely, we've been around for many years, having been established in the mid 90's, and we've grown to a member-base of many young professionals just like you: looking to have a good time and make connections that will see them excel in their careers. We're in it for the same reason. We're young, driven and we love meeting people and having a good time. Accelerate allows us, and all our loyal members, to do exactly that. There's no catches, no surprises, no nasty spam, nothing like that. Even becoming a member is hassle-free and quick.

How can Accelerate afford to pay for my fun?

Sponsors...Our amazing partnerships with the very best businesses in Transport and Logistics ensure we can organise great events and not charge you a fortune. Our Sponsors provide the financial backing and support for our events and activities all in exchange for ensuring you know that they care! They realise the potential in all Accelerate members and recognise that we will someday be the future leaders of our Industries. Keeping good company is priceless to those in the know.

Okay, so who is Accelerate exactly?

Just like you, we work in the Logistics and Transport industries, we're young, we're smart and you probably know and work with people just like us. There are plent of member - join us today.

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If you want to see if there is a Accelerate group in your area - click on Contact on the home page and then select a section.