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She quickly saw the solution to a career dilemma.<br />

Now Earnestine is close to graduating from <strong>TCC</strong>’s<br />

Transportation & Secure Logistics associate degree<br />

program, with hopes of transitioning into the<br />

transportation industry. “With this degree it could be<br />

an easy transition,” says Earnestine.<br />

The degree is interesting, and includes courses<br />

in business, security and management, and it’s<br />

convenient—but it’s not easy. “Ms. Reid (April Reid,<br />

Dean of Counseling, Advising and Transition Services)<br />

– that’s where I get my inspiration to keep going. And<br />

the online courses make it convenient for a person who<br />

works full time. Last winter I had to go to Canada.<br />

I was able to log in to my coursework right from my<br />

condo,” says Earnestine.<br />

“I always ask for help; and it’s always available. I never<br />

have to go it alone. My advisor Erika Bowles makes sure<br />

I’m comfortable with my classes and my instructors…<br />

I’m happy I chose <strong>TCC</strong> to enhance my skills to be able<br />

to compete in today’s market. What keeps me going<br />

is the support.”<br />

Photo courtesy:<br />

Port of <strong>Tacoma</strong><br />

Secure Logistics, Transportation<br />

and Supply Chain Management<br />

The importance of safeguarding the<br />

distribution of transported goods is a<br />

primary reason why the National Science<br />

Foundation awarded <strong>Tacoma</strong> <strong>Community</strong><br />

<strong>College</strong> with a grant to develop a certificate<br />

and degree program in the field of<br />

Logistics. <strong>TCC</strong> offers:<br />

∙ Transportation and Secure Logistics<br />

Certificate<br />

∙ Associate in Applied Science degree in<br />

Logistics<br />

For more information, contact<br />

Erika Bowles, Logistics Program Chair,<br />

ebowles@tacomacc.edu, or 253.566.5253;<br />

or visit the website at www.tacomacc.edu/<br />

academics/areasofstudy/logistics.aspx.<br />

Fall 2008 <strong>TCC</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> 19

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