AFN introduces scholarships supporting women in logistics

NILES - AFN Logistics, will partner with two supply chain and logistics programs to empower and support women pursuing careers in the industry.

The company announced today the AFN Women's Empowerment in Supply Chain Scholarship supporting students at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, and the AFN Logistics Supply Chain Expendable Scholarship for Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business.

Starting with the 2017 fall semester, AFN will award $18,000 in total scholarship funding over the course of three years to undergraduate women majoring in supply chain-related programs. Eligibility criteria and selection processes will be determined in accordance with each school's scholarship procedures.

''The logistics and supply chain industry is dynamic, fast-growing, and ripe with opportunity. And yet, women are underrepresented in this exciting and lucrative field. As a people-powered business, we believe that supporting young women that seek to study and ultimately join our industry is a win for employers, their customers, and the students themselves,'' said Jillian Lee, AFN's vice president of human resources.

The scholarships build upon AFN's commitment to foster equality, provide growth opportunities, and celebrate women's achievement in the industry. AFN recently celebrated International Women's Day with a daylong workshop and speaker series encouraging all employees to #BeBoldForChange and take action that drives change for women.

To learn more about AFN, visit www.loadafn.com.