Led by the Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute, the Georgia Tech LEAP program was created in 2015 by a grant from JPMorgan Chase & Co. toward the firm's global New Skills at Work initiative that promotes workforce development to bridge the gap between the talent employers need and the qualifications of the local talent pipeline.
In 2018, JPMorgan Chase & Co. continued their support of GT LEAP with an additional grant. Additional cohorts have been supported by generous donations from schools, civic organizations including Latin American Association, foundations including Home Depot and Schneider, and employers including Goodwill and many others.
More than 1000 students have completed more than 1500 courses! Georgia Tech LEAP is now accepting student applications for cohorts for students to take an online course and receive career-development support and participate in a career fair. Students who complete each course receive an industry-recognized certificate for the selected area(s).
"The road to economic opportunity and prosperity begins with great preparation and we want to help our youth be ready to compete and secure jobs that will lead to a strong future."
David Balos, market leader for JPMorgan Chase & Co. and head of commercial banking in the area.
8 Courses Focusing on Logistics & Supply Chain Career Readiness
Eight main areas of instruction are covered, based on input received from supply-chain intensive companies based in Atlanta, including Coca-Cola and UPS.
Our LEAP program utilizes content from our Supply Chain Fundamentals series, allowing students to progress toward certification at their own pace. Alongside the online coursework, students benefit from career coaching, resume guidance, engaging supply chain gaming simulations, and additional career opportunities.
Current Sponsors
We are accepting applications from participants who are part of the below initiatives/sponsorship programs. If you DO NOT meet criteria relating to the below programs, we encourage you to visit our Supply Chain Fundamentals online course offerings.
- Fulton CCA 2020
- LEAP DJJ
- LEAP Effingham 2020-21
- LEAP EXCEL
- LEAP GHCC
- LEAP Goodwill
- LEAP LAA 2020
- LEAP SYSCO 2020
- Project Restart/Regions Bank Cohort
How our LEAP program benefits participants...
Thanks to the LEAP program and his national certifications, Cheung attained a job with Ceva Logistics, working as an operations clerk on the company’s contract with Daimler Trucks North America.
David completed Supply Chain Management Principles, when he heard it could help him get a job at Delta. "I knew it would look good on my resume, and I think it got Delta’s attention..."
Thanks to the Juma and the LEAP program, Johnson learned the skills needed to be recognized and promoted to a supervisory position at UPS.
A collaborative effort between Goodwill North Georgia and Georgia Tech which combined Ready to Work, interviewing prep, and additional activities with the LEAP Program to result in all graduates finding employment by program completion.
While pursuing her GED, Zaria worked in concessions operations and completed the GT LEAP Program. She later secured employment within the JUMA organization.
"The courses have given me more tools towards helping build my critical thinking skills and the necessary skills and training to help me apply information about good supply chain management."
Watch a video and listen to a podcast about the LEAP program
LEAP is possible through the support of our Sponsors
