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CSCMP to grant free conference registration, membership to three veterans

Applicants will have served in supply chain or logistics field in military and be looking for a job.

Supply Chain Quarterly Staff
By Supply Chain Quarterly StaffMar 31, 2020
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Each year, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) provides eligible military veterans with complimentary registration to its annual global EDGE conference, along with a one-year membership to CSCMP and one SCPro Fundamentals certification course.

In order to be eligible, applicants must:

  • have served in the U.S. military and currently have veteran status;
  • be experienced in the supply chain or logistics fields during military service;
  • currently seeking employment in supply chain or logistics; and 
  • live in or around Orlando, Florida, where this year's conference will be held.

CSCMP will cover all EDGE registration costs; however, this does not include housing accommodations or meals outside what is provided within the conference.

If chosen to attend EDGE, participants agree to:

  • Achieve at least one SCPro Fundamentals Certification (cost is free to participants);
  • Participate in a profile preview before the event;
  • Attend all three days of the EDGE conference, which is being held September 20, 2020, through September 23, 2020, at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando;
  • Participate in a live video with CSCMP, CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly magazine, and DC Velocity magazine at the EDGE Conference.

All applications are due no later than May 15, 2020. To apply, visit https://cscmp.formstack.

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