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pollee & rose allen school of logistics and trade

REGISTRATION FOR SPRING 2025 SESSION CLOSES MARCH 10  


ENROLLMENT FOR FALL 2025 OPENS MAY 1. 


FALL SEMESTER RUNS FROM SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 2025.


Please reach out to embracingyourpast@gmail.com if you have any questions..

“We aim to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in trade and logistics. This isn’t just about learning the basics—it’s about equipping young people with the skills and confidence they need to step into the workforce. International trade and the supply chain offer great long-term growth prospects for young people of all backgrounds, and we are dedicated to helping them seize these opportunities.”- Robert Reiter, CEO of the United States for DHL Global Forwarding.


Embracing Your Past to Empower Your Future, INC. and global logistics leader DHL announce the “Pollee and Rose Allen School of Trade and Logistics.”  The free school is based on DHL's Go Teach curriculum and targets individuals who want to learn about the world of logistics and trade. 


Students ages 16-24 can register


Classes will be held at Nazaree Full Gospel Church in Mobile, Alabama, just a few miles away from historic Africatown, the town Clotilda Survivors Pollee and Rose Allen helped co-found, or on ZOOM for students across North America.  


The first class begins on February 6, 2025. 


Time of class: 5pm-6:30pm Central Time.


The curriculum is a comprehensive framework that includes structured lessons, hands-on activities, teachings, Q& A sessions with logistics executives, and dedicated mentorship, all aimed at giving students the tools they need to thrive. 


DHL will support the school with resources, materials and volunteering from its GoTeach corporate citizenship program. With access to a rich library of information and virtual teaching supported by DHL volunteers, students will be equipped to navigate the complexities of logistics, sell products cross-border, and explore entrepreneurial ventures in this field.


The GoTeach program aims to empower young people from disadvantaged communities with the tools to thrive professionally through general job preparation and career readiness. Students will engage in lessons covering essential topics like job interviews, developing soft skills, and creating strong résumés and CVs. They’ll also learn about the importance of a strong work ethic, crucial for long-term career success. At the end of the program, students could be matched with mentors who guide them as they take their first steps into their careers.


SYLLABUS

  

Program Description

This program is designed to equip high school and college age students with practical skills in professional resume writing and foundational knowledge of logistics and supply chain management. Students will gain tools needed to effectively market themselves to employers while developing an understanding of the vital role logistics and supply chains play in global commerce. The global leader in the logistics industry, DHL Group will be supporting these classes and tour of their innovation center to give better hands on learning to students.


  • Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, students will:

1. Develop a professional resume tailored to specific career goals

2. Understand the principles of logistics and supply chain management

3. Gain virtual insight of innovative tools used by a global logistics company


4. Explore career opportunities in logistics and supply chain industries


  • CV Writing WORKSHOP 

Objectives 

By the end of this Module, the participants will be able to: 

§ Write a Curriculum Vitae  

§ Identify their competencies, skills, experiences and present them in a compelling way 

  

Session 1: CV Writing Skills 

 

What is a CV? 

Activity: What should be included in a   CV? 

Activity: Which CV would you choose, based   on your first impression? 

Activity: Spot the mistakes 

Beware of... 


Activity: Which CV would you choose, when   taking a closer look? 


BREAK 


Activity: What are useful skills in the workplace? 


Skills 


Activity: List your achievements and   skills 

XYZ Resume Format 


Summary 

Activity: Write your CV 


  • interview Skills WORKSHOP 

Objectives 

By the end of this Module, the participants will be able to: 

§ Prepare for a job interview 

  

Session 1: Interview Skills 

 

Dos or Don’ts? 

Interview question types 

How do I answer with STAR? 

Activity: Answer with STAR 

Break 

Activity: Prepare for behavioral based   questions 

Activity: Practice interview 


  • WORKSHOP - career talks 

Objectives 

By the end of this Workshop, the participants will be able to: 

§ Explain in a broader context, the key requirements, and elements for successful career development 

§ Explain the difference between Personality Traits and Transferable Skills and how these are important for specific job roles and career development 

§ Explain the difference between Personality Traits and Transferable Skills and how these are important for specific job roles and career development 

  

  • Session 1: Your Career 

 

Career and career development: some questions and top tips 

World Economic Forum: Gender and Future of Jobs 

Personality Traits & Transferable Skills 

Any questions 

WORKSHOP – presentation skills 

Objectives 

By the end of this Workshop, the participants will be able to: 

§ List the key principles for designing and delivering an effective presentation 

§ Explain how to collect and structure relevant information for designing a presentation 

§ Explain how to use body language effectively when presenting 

§ Design and deliver a 5-minute presentation on a topic of your choice 

  

  • Session 1: Design your Presentation 

 

introducing the ABC structure 

ABC structure in detail 

Building your story: brainstorming / mind-mapping 

Activity: building your story 


Preparing for presentation design 



Any questions 


Recap quiz 


Comfort break 


  • PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Objectives 

By the end of this Module, the participants will be able to: 

· Set a personal goal they wish to achieve in the upcoming year 

· Identify 4 practices/good habits that will help their development 

· Define 3 skills they would like to develop 

· Plan 3 SMART actions to be completed within the upcoming year 

 

  • Session 1: SELF AWARENESS AND SELF-DISCOVERY 

 

Skills 

What are my achievements 

Activity – List your achievements & skills 

Activity - Reflect on your development 

 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++


  • Session 2: GROWTH MINDSET 

 

Let’s Talk 

Activity – Overcoming challenges 

Break 

 

  • Session 3: GOAL SETTING 

 

Activity – Future Lifeline 

SMART Goal 

Break 

Activity – SMART actions 

Activity – Dear future me 


Acknowledgment

Success in this program will require dedication and active participation. Together, we will build foundational skills that will serve you in professional settings and as a stepping stone to opportunities in logistics and supply chain management.


  • Guest Lecturers/ Mentors featured in the program


- Jordan DeWart, President, Redwood Logistics Mexico- February 18, 2025 

-    Daniel Gardner,  president of the supply chain consultancy Trade Facilitators, Inc. and co-founder of the tech-enabled forwarder & customs broker, Trade XCelerators. -March 18 

- Corey Keeyes  Director of Carrier Relationships, ITS Logistics, April 22  (in person)

  • Special Events

- DHL Innovation Center virtual tour and discussion learning about Robotics and other logistics 


 



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ABOUT THE SCHOOL

POLLEE & ROSE ALLEN

POLLEE & ROSE ALLEN

  This school is named for Pollee and Rose Allen, two of the co- founders of Africatown. Africatown was established by 32 survivors of the Clotilda, the last documented slave ship to illegally bring 110 enslaved Africans to colonial America in 1860. 

LaRocco said she chose this location for the school because Africatown has long endured economic and environmental apartheid, and her nonprofit, Embracing Your Past to Empower Your Future, INC., is committed to contributing to its revival and empowerment. 

POLLEE & ROSE ALLEN

POLLEE & ROSE ALLEN

POLLEE & ROSE ALLEN

  The Allen family’s story is unique because their loved ones, Pollee Allen and his wife Rose were kidnapped from Africa and brought to the U.S. illegally in 1860 on The Clotilda, 53 years after Congress passed The Act Prohibiting the Importation of Slaves in 1807. The Allen story dives deeper into the rich culture of African communal living with the formation of Africatown, founded by Pollee, Rose and 30 other Clotilda survivors. 

The descendants of Pollee still keep the customs and traditions alive. The past is always present in Africatown as residents who are related to the founders, never forget where they came from. From the food prepared to the church hymns sung on Sunday, Pollee’s memory is still fresh in his loved ones’ daily activities. 

Veda Robbins, School  Administrator Great-great-great Granddaughter of Pollee & Rose Allen


“Pollee Allen and Rose Allen were important in the founding of Africatown. Pollee was a leader in the community and Rose was the backbone of the family. What has come down through my family is the value of sharing knowledge and connections, and working together to build up your community, like they helped to 

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vernetta henson

Vernetta Henson, Family Historian and Great-great-granddaughter of Pollee & Rose Allen


“My grandmother, Ora Ellis Floyd who is Pollee and Rose’s granddaughter, taught me when you learn something, you have a responsibility to teach it to others. That’s why I say each one, teach one. This school exemplifies that mantra."


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