Applications Open for TIA’s 2023 Policy Forum Scholarship Program

Alexandria, VA (July 23, 2023) – The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), the premier organization for third-party logistics professionals, today announced that applications are open for its Policy Forum Scholarship Program. The scholarships, which are sponsored by Tai Software, cover registration and travel to TIA’s 2023 Policy Forum for five individuals.

“We are delighted that Tai Software invests in the growth of our members through scholarships to TIA events,” said Anne Reinke, TIA President and CEO. “Tai understands that an educated 3PL professional is a valuable asset to a 3PL business.”

TIA’s 2023 Policy Forum is set to take place from September 25-27 in Washington, DC and brings together TIA’s members to shape the future of the industry in the nation’s capital. Over 100 TIA Members participated in the 2022 Policy Forum, where they met with over 100 Members of Congress and their staff to support the 3PL industry, the Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard, C-TPAT, PRO Act and more. The agenda and speakers for this year’s forum will be announced in the coming weeks.

“Tai Software proudly sponsors scholarships to advance the industry’s growth while safeguarding our brokers and carriers,” said Walter Mitchel, CEO of Tai Software.

Each company is limited to one (1) candidate for the Scholarship Program. Candidates must be first-time TIA Policy Forum attendees and have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the 3rd party logistics industry. Applications must be received on or before 11:45 pm EST, August 15, 2023, for consideration. The TIA Policy Committee will make final selections.

Interested applicants can learn more about the scholarship and apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PF2023Scholarship

Scholarship recipients will be notified by August 28, 2023, and provided with the necessary information for redeeming their scholarship. All recipients must agree to attend the Policy Forum beginning with the TIA Advocacy/TIAPAC Dinner on September 25 through the Policy Forum Dinner on September 26, and submit a written summary after attending the Policy Forum summarizing their experience and explaining how they believe their attendance will benefit them and further their career goals

Click here to learn more about TIA’s 2023 Policy Forum: https://www.tianet.org/meetings/policy-forum/

About TIA

The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the professional organization of the $232 billion third-party logistics industry. TIA is the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines doing business in domestic and international commerce. TIA is the voice of transportation intermediaries to shippers, carriers, government officials, and international organizations. Learn more about TIA at www.tianet.org.

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