Pathway
Supply Chain Assistant
Supply chain assistant youth apprentices learn the basic skills needed to perform entry level work in supply chain management. Youth apprentices work with internal and external customers, track order status, learn about forecasting, inspect goods and services, and prepare schedules.
Length of Apprenticeship: One year (Prerequisite to Inventory Management, Planning and Purchasing, Storage and Warehousing, or Distribution and Transportation Operations pathway for a second year)
Job Competencies
Youth apprentices must complete a total of 10 competencies. Nine must be from the list. If necessary, employers can substitute 1 competency with another occupationally appropriate skill. That skill should be added to the competency list for assessment.
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Required Competencies
- Respond to internal and/or external customer inquiries
- Process documentation
- Prepare purchase orders
- Maintain supplier relationships
- Track order status
- Communicate order status
- Assist with forecasting activities
- Inspect goods and services for integrity, accuracy, and quality
- Prepare schedules
- Participate in the supply chain audit
Related Instruction
Students must enroll in 1 High School Credit or 3 College Credits of related instruction each year they participate in the Youth Apprenticeship program.
Purpose of Related Instruction
The purpose of choosing a related instruction course is to ensure students are learning technical and academic skills that support the student's ability to perform their work tasks. This should be done concurrently with on-the-job training to make relevant connections between learning competencies and work.
Choosing Related Instruction
You will collaborate with your YA Coordinator and School Counselor to determine the most appropriate option for related instruction. A course within your high school directly related to the career pathway is ideal, especially if dual credits and/or hours related to a potential registered apprenticeship are offered.
If there is not a directly related course in your school district, related instruction in the same career cluster is also acceptable.
If there is not a course within that career cluster in your school district, you may request to register for a college course through the Start College Now program with a local technical college, Early College Credit from a local university, or from an alternative provider such as Destinations Career Academy.
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- Introduction to Business
- Microsoft Office
- Marketing Principles
- Professional Communication
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- Introduction to Business
- Microsoft Office
- Marketing Principles
- Professional Communication
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- Microsoft Office
- Intro to Business
- Business Concepts
- Consumer Behavior
Post Secondary
There are numerous opportunities to continue your education after completing the Youth Apprenticeship program.
Registered Apprenticeships
The Supply Chain Assistant pathway is not currently available.