Mee Hee Smith, Early Career Manager at XPO, talks about her background and role within the company. She explains that XPO created her position to focus on talent pipelining and developing partnerships with local communities. The conversation touches on the importance of workforce boards and their involvement in training programs for the trucking industry. Additionally, Mee Hee mentions the success of XPO's internship program and their efforts to retain employees through talent management programs like "Grow at XPO."
XPO recently participated in the National Truck Driver Championship (NTDC) and sent 41 of their drivers, which was the highest number ever. They invest in their drivers and have over 13,000 drivers in total. They also have their own Master Tech Competition coming up in November where they will send 20 technicians to compete for a grand prize of $5,000. XPO is focused on investing in their team members and providing training opportunities such as tuition reimbursement.
Creating a strong company culture is important to attract younger generations, and XPO is actively engaging with communities and opening its doors for tours to showcase what they offer. In the next five years, XPO aims to be the talent magnet of the industry by continuing to innovate and build partnerships. They believe that diverse talent exists within K-12 education spaces and advise others to connect with local schools and community partners to promote careers in trucking at an early age. By creating awareness about career opportunities in the industry, XPO hopes to build a strong pipeline of future talent.
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Chapter 1: Introduction to NGT Talks (00:47-01:24)
Lindsey introduces Mee Hee Smith from XPO as the guest on the podcast.
They discuss the importance of early learner workforce development and creating a pipeline of workforce for the next generation of trucking.
Chapter 2: Mee Hee Smith's Background and Role at XPO (01:30-05:37)
Mee Hee introduces herself as an early career manager at XPO.
Chapter 3: Building Partnerships and Strategy at XPO (06:30-08:06)
Mee Hee discusses the partnerships XPO has built with schools and CDL trucking schools.
Chapter 4: Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship (08:20-13:59)
Mee Hee talks about her experience working in the office of work-based learning and apprenticeship.
Chapter 5: Recruitment and Onboarding Efforts (16:16-19:38)
Mee Hee talks about XPO's recruitment efforts and their focus on building a pipeline for the future workforce. She highlights the importance of ongoing training and development.
Chapter 6: Creating a Culture and Inspiring Future Generations (20:01-26:54)
Mee Hee discusses the importance of creating a culture where young people can see themselves in the industry.
Chapter 7: Retention and Future Goals (23:18-26:54)
Mee Hee acknowledges that retention can be a challenge in the industry.
Chapter 8: Advice for Companies (26:54-32:30)
Mee Hee offers advice to companies on how to engage with the K-12 education space and local communities.
Conclusion (32:30-32:46)
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