Introduction to Careers in Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics- Brightspire Virtual High School Elective Course

This semester-long course introduces students to the complicated world of commercial transportation. Students undertake an overview of the fields of transportation, distribution, and logistics, learning the differences between the fields and the primary services provided in each. Students learn how warehousing, inventory, and other associated businesses impact the economy, which includes the advantages and disadvantages of automation on employment. Students examine the fields that serve to support and manage transportation systems. Lastly, the role of technology and technological development on transportation- related businesses is addressed.