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The Employ Florida Banner Center for Logistics & Distribution is a consortium of the Florida Community Colleges and Universities that have joined together to serve as a resource for logistics & distribution education, training, and professional development in the state of Florida.

The Banner Center works in concert with our consortium institutions: Lake City Community College, the University of North Florida Division of Continuing Education, and Polk State College Corporate College, the University of Florida SCALE Center, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Broward College, and Gulf Coast Community College.

The supply chain industry including logistics, distribution, and transportation, is one of the fastest-growing industries in Florida and is needed by virtually every company and government. Some of the benefits of pursuing a career in this field:

  • Average annual wages are significantly higher than all industries in Florida
  • 11,000 new trained workers are needed yearly in Florida
  • Career advancement opportunities are plentiful
  • Good job longevity and security
  • Career and education development

The Consortium provides a comprehensive, coordinated approach to developing a highly skilled workforce for Florida. The combined efforts of eight colleges and universities led by Workforce Florida, emphasizes entry-level as well as advanced technical training, and degree programs that create a unique model for education and training.

These educational institutions also work with local high schools and vocational schools to assist them in adopting college credit courses for students seeking careers in logistics and distribution fields. The objective is to encourage students to work within Florida while continuing to pursue college certifications and degrees.

For more information about Logistics and Distribution training or programs, please contact the Banner Center at 386.754.4492 or bannercenter@lakecitycc.edu.

Logistics is the universal thread or "pipeline" that plans and coordinates the delivery of products and services to customers all over the world. The goal of logistics is to satisfy the needs of the customer.

Supply Chain is the network of retailers, distributors, transporters, storage facilities, and suppliers that participate in the sale, delivery, and production of a particular product.