This presentation by Samuel Kaplan, Director of the Center of Excellence for Global Trade & Supply Chain at Highline College, highlights the significance of the trade and logistics sector in Washington State, which employs more than 170,000 workers — surpassing aerospace and rivaling IT. It also outlines workforce supply and demand data for roles such as Freight Forwarder, noting average salaries of $51,000 in Washington and nearly 2,400 job openings statewide. The material is oriented toward connecting job seekers and students with education, training, and career opportunities in global trade and supply chain management.Open full document
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This presentation introduces Samuel Kaplan, Director of the Center of Excellence for Global Trade & Supply Chain at Highline College. It highlights that more than 170,000 people work in global trade and supply chain in Washington State, exceeding aerospace employment and nearly matching IT. A jobs board slide shows details for the Freight Forwarder career path, including pay scale, education requirements, and employer examples.