The Transportation Club of Houston Scholarship Program offers Transportation Students in Houston High Schools and Colleges the opportunity to use their Innovative Skills in addressing a typical Transportation Industry Challenge.

A) High School and College Certification Students

State of Industry:

As significant discussions continue regarding the pros and cons of Global Supply Chain, and the impact of tariffs, International Trade continues to be at a high level. This increase in global business puts significant pressures on the Transportation Industries and their workforces.

Premise: 

Develop Value Propositions for: 

1) a Community College Certificate/Degree 

2) a Four Year+ College Degree(s) 

in the Transportation Industry.

Please include the benefits of Certifications, 2 year Community College and 4+ year College Degrees aligned with their associated Industry Job Positions. 

Your Essay should include a Model Company/Business:

  • The Industry that you’re targeting.
  • A Typical Business Model/Scope for the Proposition.
  • The Product/Service Offerings of the Company.
  • Headquarters Location of your Company.
  • Certificate/Degree Career Plan aligned with the Proposition

Your Comparisons should include a Student’s Considerations as they develop a Career Path Plan:

  • Industries within Transportation Industry, remembering all aspects of the Supply Chain are dependent on Transportation.
  • Targeted Positions within the Supply Chain related to Employment Positions for Certifications, Degrees,…
  • Role of Work Experience 
  • Importance of Apprenticeships and Internship.
  • Future Career Path considerations.
  • United States Education Costs vs Reward.

General Requirements:

  • Your response should be targeted at 1000 words.
  • Format of your response – as if it is a Business Proposal. 
  • Visuals can be included to support your presentation.
  • All references should be identified

 B) College Degree Students

State of Industry:

Within the initial term of the President of the United States, significant tariffs have been placed on trading partners throughout the world. These have impacted all aspects of the Supply Chain.

Premise:

Your manager has asked you to review your company’s portfolio, Supply Chain and Vendors and develop a Plan of Action to offset the Tariff Impact on company sales.

Your “Straw Company” Information -please include:

  • The Industry that the Company operates in.
  • The Company Business Model/Scope of Business.
  • The Company’s Product/Service Offering.
  • Headquarters Location of your Company.

Your Proposal Considerations:

  • Company/Customer Risk Assessment during Tariff Period 
  • Competitiveness of the Entire Supply Chain
  • Alternative Supplier Contract Terms and Conditions 
  • Diversification of Supply Chains/Supplers
  • Long term Vendor Partnering
  • Cost Sharing
  • Alternative Materials or Production Processes
  • New Markets
  • Foreign Trade Zones
  • Artificial Intelligence and other Technology Applications 

General Requirements:

  • Your response should be targeted at 1500 words.
  • Format of your response – as if it is a Business Proposal. 
  • Visuals can be included to support your presentation.
  • All references should be identified.