Welcome
Writing skills might not seem necessary for a job in training, distribution, and logistics, but they are. You may need to write things such as equipment checklists, safety and accident reports, and business emails.
This writing module is designed to help you improve your writing and the way you communicate with others.
The Modules
| Global Supply Chains: Getting Ready to Write | What do videos, found objects, and drawing have to do with writing? Click below to find out. As you practice note taking and annotating in this module, find yourself in the shoes of store owners and consumers, both trying to determine where their products are and when they will arrive. TAKE ME THERE > |
| Global Supply Chains: Step-by-Step to an Essay | The quote “Strive for progress, not perfection” is helpful to keep in mind as you work through this module. In this section, you will take steps forward with your writing by journaling, choosing your audience, and drafting a couple of paragraphs yourself. There are invitations to stop and share with your teacher as you go. |
| Careers/Jobs in Logistics + Distribution Centers | Are you looking for a career or a job? There is a difference! While jobs can be temporary, finding the right career can set you and your family up for good. In a TDL career, you’ll need to be able to do things like complete equipment checklists, describe safety and accident reports, and write business emails. Completing this module on writing skills needed in the TDL workplace will take you one step closer to your goal! |
| Careers/Jobs in Railroads + Trucking | Switchman. Conductor. Engineer. Utility Clerk. Supervisor. These jobs can lead to good wages and lasting careers in the railroad and trucking industry. The key to a lasting career is aligning your interests with the types of tasks that are out there. This module helps you to explore each pathway and help you figure out where you stand while practicing skills like journaling and notetaking. |
A Note About Your Workbooks
These modules have an accompanying workbook to practice your writing skills. We offer 2 versions in Word and PDF. You decide what works best for you:
Word document to download and type into on your computer or tablet.
PDF document to print out and write on OR to use on your tablet and mark them up with an app like Notable.
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Global Supply Chains:
Getting Ready to Write
Est time: 60-90 mins
What do videos, found objects, and drawing have to do with writing? Click below to find out. As you practice note taking and annotating in this module, find yourself in the shoes of store owners and consumers, both trying to determine where their products are and when they will arrive.
What You’ll Need:
Global Supply Chains:
Step-by-Step to an Essay
Est time: 1-2 hours
The quote “Strive for progress, not perfection” is helpful to keep in mind as you work through this module. In this section, you will take steps forward with your writing by journaling, choosing your audience, and drafting a couple of paragraphs yourself. There are invitations to stop and share with your teacher as you go.
What You’ll Need:
Careers/Jobs in Logistics + Distribution Centers:
Reading to Understand What's Right for You
Est time: 60-90 mins
Are you looking for a career or are you looking for a job? There is a difference! While jobs can be temporary, finding the right career can set you and your family up for good. In a TDL career, you’ll need to be able to do things like complete equipment checklists, describe safety and accident reports, and write business emails. Completing this module on writing skills needed in the TDL workplace will take you one step closer to your goal!
What You’ll Need:
Career/Jobs in Railroads + Trucking:
Reading to Understand What's Right for You
Est time: 60-90 mins
Switchman. Conductor. Engineer. Utility Clerk. Supervisor. These jobs can lead to good wages and lasting careers in the railroad and trucking industry. The key to a lasting career is aligning your interests with the types of tasks that are out there. This module helps you to explore each pathway and help you figure out where you stand while practicing skills like journaling and notetaking.
What You’ll Need:
Your Workbook: Download as PDF or Word
A pen or pencil
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