GRAYSLAKE – Twelve Grainger team members, working in locations coast to coast, became the first students to earn their introductory supply chain management certificate online at the College of Lake County. They gathered in-person and online for a recent recognition ceremony at CLC’s Grayslake Campus.
Grainger, a business-to-business distributor of products used to maintain, repair and operate facilities headquartered in Lake Forest, collaborated with CLC to pilot the online program.
While working at Grainger full time, the students completed five eight-week online courses from January to December 2019, earning a 15-credit certificate that will help them progress their careers.
Speaking at the ceremony, Pam Janson, CLC supply chain faculty member, said the program had the unique opportunity to customize class assignments to meet the needs of Grainger supply chain team members who were enrolled.
“They were able to network with Grainger colleagues across four time zones and apply much of what was learned to their daily work responsibilities, sharing information about their work environment and approaches,” Janson said.
Funded by a grant from Grainger, the college’s supply chain management program consists of an associate degree and both introductory and advanced certificates.
The online certificate is suited for students with no prior college experience and those who already have a degree. Jobs for graduates include procurement, inventory management, warehousing, distribution, logistics and transportation.
“Since launching the Supply Chain Management program in late 2017, CLC has helped area companies reduce turnover and give employees a pathway to move up in their careers,” said Lori Oriatti, a CLC business professor who helped develop the program.
For information on CLC’s supply chain management program options, visit www.clcillinois.edu/scm.
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