Lack of Supply Chain Management & Procurement Exposure Within Our Education System

The areas of Supply Chain Management &throughout University have not been exposed to
Procurement are hidden gems within the marketplacethese potential career paths.
for career opportunity; unfortunately our educationUniversity is not specifically focused on studying to
system is not exposing students to these conceptsbecome a particular profession, rather a stepping
and opportunities.stone and a foundation that you will later build on
It is no secret that from the time a student entersthroughout your career. Although one's major does
the education system they are programmed to startguide you in a particular direction, it does not limit one
thinking about their future career. The most commonto that specific career path. Someone with a strong
types of careers suggested to children and youngbusiness acumen and drive could lead a promising and
adults are normally the conventional type careers-very successful career in Supply Chain. These areas
teacher, doctor, dentist, finance professional, etc.are very essential and undiscovered areas of
Even in today's day-and-age, with such a wide arraybusiness. The reality is that strong talent is needed to
of career opportunities, the education system hasjoin these areas to further expand their importance
not seemed to evolve with the times.within the marketplace. One can find a successful and
It is not common to educate students on the careerrewarding career in these specific areas of business -
possibilities within Supply Chain Management, Logistics,in positions like Certified Purchasing Professional and
Procurement, Strategic Sourcing & Planning.or Supply Chain Management Consulting.
Children in elementary school, high school and even