How To Run Your Own Freight Broker business

Posted on June 16, 2020July 2, 2020 by abrantley

Learn about the freight broker’s role in the shipping industry

Freight brokerage is a growing, service-based industry. As a freight agent or broker, you connect shippers and manufacturers with transportation companies and manage those shipments. Entrepreneur magazine has rated the freight brokerage business as one of the top home-based businesses to own, and a Wall Street Journal article cited freight brokering and logistics as the largest growing sector of the transportation industry.

What is a freight broker?

A freight broker arranges and makes provision for the transportation of shipments, but he or she doesn’t actually provide the transportation. They help the shipper and the motor carrier company, negotiate on both sides, and earn a fee for their work. Freight brokers use their expertise to set up the shipment, negotiate the terms of the transaction, and manage the shipment from its origin to its destination.

What does a freight broker do?

The freight broker works within the company to manage the day-to-day tasks required to move goods from place to place. They hire carriers and monitor financial aspects such as invoicing, paying agents, and monitoring credit. The government may require additional fees and paperwork for a brokerage license, but not for becoming a freight agent.

How do you get your freight broker license?

First, it is recommended that you enroll in a freight broker course to fully prepare for the position. Then there are very few steps required to get your freight broker license. You will need to establish a business structure, submit an application for motor carrier and broker authority (OP-1 Form), obtain a surety bond, select a process agent, and finally register the brokerage. A license is granted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, FMCSA. You will fill out an application and pay a one-time fee. Once your application is approved, there is a 10-day waiting period before you are granted full license.

Online freight broker training

Freight broker training will help you learn the skills you need to be a successful Freight Broker/Agent. From licensing and operations to sales and marketing, you’ll learn the basics of how to run a domestic freight brokerage or agency in the United States.

Savannah Technical College offers an online freight broker course. Written by freight brokerage specialists, this freight broker course will provide you with the knowledge and resources needed to break into the shipping industry. From transportation law, contracts, and insurance, to setting up and running your own business, this is the best online freight broker training available.

Get started on your career as a freight broker today

Become part of the exciting trucking, freight logistics, and transportation industries as a licensed freight broker or as a freight broker agent. Learn more about our Freight Broker/Agent Training by visiting the course page.

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About Savannah Technical College Continuing Education

STC’s Professional Continuing Education Department provides short-term classes in both traditional and online classroom settings. Courses cover a variety of skills and workforce development options that match both personal and professional development needs. For more details about other classes visit: http://www.savannahtech.edu/learn-now

Published June 16th, 2020

Savannah Technical College serves Coastal Georgia with quality, market-driven technical education with campus locations in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. Serving more than 10,000 credit and non-credit students annually, Savannah Tech offers nearly 150 different instructional programs in Aviation Technology, Business and Professional Services, Industrial Technology, and Health Sciences in addition to Adult Education classes, industry-specific training and continuing education. The College serves as an economic and community development partner for the region, offering corporate and customized training and assessment programs for business and industry.

Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Savannah Tech wins national honors for creative design with 2019 Collegiate Advertising Awards

Posted on June 10, 2020September 21, 2022 by ashaffer

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Savannah Technical College’s HERO Faculty and Staff Campaign won first/gold in the U.S. for a fundraising campaign with the 2019 Collegiate Advertising Awards. The College also earned two silver awards for logo design and self-promotion.

The College first started its Helping Everyone Realize Opportunity (HERO) campaign in 2015. STC’s marketing team developed the brand, built the campaign around personal interaction and offered incentives for donors. The HERO character was created as the original mascot for the campaign. The campaign surpassed fundraising and participation goals.

In 2019, STC rebranded its HERO campaign with custom hero characters that featured STC faculty and staff. This inspiration came from an incident when the five-foot foam-core HERO lost his head. He was on his way to be presented during a best practices workshop feature the HERO campaign for other colleges. To salvage the character, STC’s marketing team rounded off his shoulders, so donors could put their head on them for a photo. That’s when the team thought of the idea to create custom digital hero illustrations, bringing new life to the campaign.

Last year’s HERO campaign included 92% participation from STC faculty/staff raised $34,600+, which offered 20 student scholarships in FY2020. This also includes 32 who pledged 1% of their salary.

STC also won silver for developing a custom logo to promote Career Connections, a website connecting STC students and graduates with employers. Eric Willis with Fluorescent Design Studio designed the logo.

Another effort to promote Career Services won silver for self-promotion. To direct students to find the Career Services office at the Savannah Campus, STC’s marketing team had student success photos installed on the office windows. Photos were taken by Stephen B. Morton and installed by The Kennickell Group. Morton’s STC student success photography has previously been recognized with national awards.

The Collegiate Advertising Awards is an elite national program seeking to recognize today’s most talented marketing professionals for outstanding excellence in all forms of advertising, marketing and promotion specific to higher education products and services. All entries are centralized for judging (per category) by a panel of design and education marketing professionals with decades of combined experience. Entries are judged on: creativity, layout/design, typography, production, quality and overall effectiveness.

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# 2032 | June 10, 2020

Media Contact: Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512 or ashaffer@savannahtech.edu

Finding your place in the Voice-Over Industry

Posted on June 10, 2020January 14, 2021 by abrantley

What is Voice-Over?

We hear voice-overs so much on a daily basis that we often don’t really think about it. During a time that many have been indoors for quarantine due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, you have probably heard more voice-over than ever. A voice-over may be heard on a video game you’re playing, an audiobook, a podcast you’re streaming, YouTube Video tutorial, or a commercial you’re watching for a well-known brand. (Sounding familiar yet?)

Merriam-Webster defines “Voice-over” as the “voice of an unseen narrator speaking (as in a motion picture or television commercial)”. It can also be “the voice of a visible character (as in a motion picture) expressing unspoken thoughts”.

The voice-over industry covers virtually all areas of media, from animation to video games to journalism to education. Talented and skilled voice-over professionals use their voices to convey information, establish a mood, and create characters. Every voice has a different sound, but each voice-over artist still has key elements in their delivery that are necessary to achieve a successful voice-over.

Who would be interested in taking a voice-over class?

Many people have been told their entire life, “You have a great voice” or “You have a great voice for radio!”, but they aren’t aware of the industry. Some may not think that voice-over is an option for them or they may not know how to get started in the voice-over business. If you haven’t been the recipient of this specific compliment, don’t worry. This may still be a great path for you.

How does a Voice-Over class work?

We’d love to tell you more about our Introduction to Voice-Over Workshop, offered in partnership with Such-A-Voice. This interactive class will show you how YOU could actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos and more! In the class, participants will discover industry’s opportunities, the structure of advertising, how to make a demo, the kinds of voices in demand, and most importantly, obtain a proven process for finding work. Students will even have the opportunity to get a voice-evaluation by our instructor.

Who teaches the Voice-Over workshop?

By partnering with Such-A-Voice, we are able to have instructors lead the workshop who are currently working in the voice-over business! They have wide backgrounds, having voiced commercials for companies including Samsung, Audible, Transitions Lenses, Scholastic, Simple Skincare, character work on various video games, eLearning projects, and animated videos and more.

How much does this class cost?

The cost of the class is $25 per attendee. You will leave with a wealth of information as well as a clear idea of if this is an area you would like to pursue further.

I want to take the class. How do I enroll?

We’re glad you’re interested in joining us. To enroll in the course, view our upcoming sessions to see which date works with your schedule then click the register now button.

Click Here to View Upcoming Sessions

About Savannah Technical College Continuing Education

STC’s Professional Continuing Education Department provides short-term classes in both traditional and online classroom settings. Continuing Education classes do not require formal enrollment into the college. Courses cover a variety of skills and workforce development options that match both personal and professional development needs. For more details about other classes visit: http://www.savannahtech.edu/learn-now

Published: June 10th, 2020

6.5.20 Update

Posted on June 5, 2020January 6, 2021 by ashaffer

Most of Savannah Technical College’s summer courses are being offered online, although in certain areas of instruction limited labs are offered. We look forward to the fall semester, when we anticipate an increased number of on-campus labs.

If you do come to campus, please wear a face-mask. Savannah and Liberty campuses will be open for limited walk-in service from 8 AM – 5 PM on Mondays – Thursdays. Faculty/staff will telework on Fridays. Because of space constraints, the Effingham campus will be seeing students by appointment only.

To schedule appointments, we encourage you to use the following links:

Savannah Campus:

Admissions: Savannah Appointments
All other appointments (Financial Aid, Military Resources, Bookstore, Cashier, or Bursar) call 912-443-5513

Liberty Campus: Liberty Appointments or call (912) 408-3024 x6000

Effingham Campus: Effingham Appointments or call 912.443.4100

Advisement: Academic Advisement

Keep Savannah Tech Healthy

Posted on May 26, 2020August 31, 2021 by ashaffer

Keep STC Healthy. Practice good hygiene and distancing. Check-in for Safety. Stay home if you are feeling sick, have a fever or have been around anyone sick. Keep campus germ free by monitoring the number and locations of employees. Contact Tracing: Should a confirmed case occur on campus, knowing those in contact will allow us to notify individuals that may need testing. Source: CDC.gov

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Practice good hygiene & social distancing

Stop handshakes and use non-contact greeting methods. No hugs, high fives or fist bumps.
Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly.
Wear a face mask any time you are sharing space with others, like in hallways.
Keep your distance, allowing at least six feet of space between you and others at all times.
Avoid touching your face and cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue.

Stay home if…

You are feeling sick
You have a sick family member at home
You have a fever of more than 100.4 degrees
You experience symptoms of illness, to include:
- Coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Loss of taste or smell

Check-in for safety!

Only enter campus using designated entrances and check-in/check-out with the officer on duty.
If you need to access campus after-hours or on weekends, contact the STC Police Department first to make arrangements.

Keeping it germ-free!

Monitoring the number and location of employees on campus each day helps our facilities team ensure areas are disinfected after they are occupied.

Contact tracing

Should a confirmed case occur on campus, knowing those in contact will allow us to notify individuals who may need to seek testing.

Source: CDC.gov

5.24.20 Summer Term Update

Posted on May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 by ashaffer

Most of Savannah Technical College’s summer courses will be offered online. In certain areas of instruction, there will be limited labs offered. Please check with your academic advisor or faculty for more information.

We aim to continue to serve you safely and virtually in advance of the start of classes on June 1. In the event there is something you feel you MUST come to campus to address, we will be offering very limited services and limited hours May 26-28 on our campuses.

If you do come to campus, please wear a face-mask. Savannah and Liberty campuses will be open for limited walk-in service from 8 AM – 5 PM those days. Because of space constraints, the Effingham campus will be seeing students by appointment only.

To schedule appointments, we encourage you to use the following links:

Savannah Campus:

Admissions: Savannah Appointments
All other appointments (Financial Aid, Military Resources, Bookstore, Cashier, or Bursar) call 912-443-5513

Liberty Campus: Liberty Appointments or call (912) 408-3024 x6000

Effingham Campus: Effingham Appointments or call 912.443.4100

Advisement: Academic Advisement’s

We are committed to serving you safely. Good luck with your studies!

Savannah Tech partners with SCORE to offer FREE business survival e-learning series

Posted on May 6, 2020September 15, 2021 by ashaffer

Savannah Technical College’s Professional Continuing Education department and SCORE have created free weekly business survival webinar workshops to support area businesses starting May 22.

SCORE mentors and STC faculty and staff will lead workshops, which were created in an effort to help Savannah’s small business community deal with the serious challenges created by the Coronavirus crisis.

“We are proud to have our Savannah SCORE Business Mentors partner with the Savannah Tech faculty and staff to bring this series of webinars to our community,” said Certified Mentor and Chapter Chair for Savannah SCORE Michael Siegel. “This co-sponsored program is a great example of SCORE and STC’s shared commitment to support our local small businesses, especially during this incredibly challenging time.”

The one-hour workshops will be held at 1 p.m. on Fridays. Advance registration is required at https://www.savannahtech.edu/free-business-workshops/ Free sessions include:

Pivot: Growing Your Business Now (May 22)
E-Connect: Virtual Business Ops & Customer Engagement (May 29)
Managing from the Heart: Building Teams in Crisis (June 5)
Moving Targets: Strategic HR in a Pandemic (June 12)
Business Continuity: Maintaining Effective Operations (June 19)

At the initial workshop on May 22 led by Siegel, participants will learn what to do now to help your business survive; how to create a “SMART” plan of action; how to assess market threats and opportunities; how to assess your cash flow, reduce expenses and streamline operations; and how to reimagine, transform and adapt your business.

SCORE is a non-profit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. With a network of over 300 chapters and over 10,000 volunteer business mentors around the country, SCORE is the nation’s largest provider of free business mentoring services and educational programs for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. Savannah SCORE and its team of 45 volunteer business experts were named SCORE’s “2019 Mid-Market Chapter of the Year”. The Chapter is the only 4-time Platinum Chapter in the State of Georgia. For more information or to schedule a free mentoring session with a Savannah SCORE business mentor, go to https://savannah.score.org.

STC’s Professional Continuing Education Department provides short-term classes in both traditional and online classroom settings. Courses cover a variety of skills and workforce development options that match local employer’s needs. For more details about other classes visit: www.savannahtech.edu.

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# 2031 | May 6, 2020

Professional Continuing Education: 912.443.3012
www.savannahtech.edu/LearnNow

Media Contact: Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512 or ashaffer@savannahtech.edu

Savannah Tech offers online hospitality training

Posted on April 30, 2020September 15, 2021 by ashaffer

SAVANNAH, GA – Savannah Technical College is offering online non-credit hospitality training to help those displaced workers advance in their careers when they return to work or start a new career with a nationally recognized certification. In an effort to serve the hospitality community that was hit so hard by this pandemic, the College will offer the course at a drastically discounted rate of $25 per person compared with the regular cost of $650 per person.

“The hospitality and tourism sectors offer unparalleled opportunities for advancement and success,” said Tourism Leadership Council President/CEO Michael T. Owens. “Taking advantage of the programing at Savannah Technical College allows individuals to jump start their career or accelerate career advancement.”

The Hospitality Foundations course helps those that want to stand out among other applicants and advance their career. It also offers participants an option to explore the hospitality industry before entering the field. With the expansion of new hotels in historic Savannah, there is a projected demand to hire nearly 1,700 within the next year.

Scholarships will offset the next session cost to $25 per person, which is regularly priced at $650. The cost of the 48-hour online course includes the certification testing cost. Register now for the hospitality course at https://www.savannahtech.edu/business-industry/hospitalityfoundations. The next four-week session will be held online from 9 a.m. until noon on Tuesdays through Fridays starting May 19.

The nationally recognized certification is determined by an exam created by the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), a nationally recognized organization that certifies and validates competencies in conjunction with academia and industry experts for more than 20 positions in the hospitality industry. Professional certification from AHLEI is the ultimate distinction of professional excellence for the hospitality industry.

Upon passing the certification exam, students will be certified with the following credentials: Certified Guest room Attendant, Certified Restaurant Server, and Certified Front Desk Representative.

Gloria Johnson, a Savannah native who has been a part of Savannah’s Hospitality Industry for more than a decade, teaches the course. She has taught this course for Goodwill in Savannah and is a hospitality trainer and job coach. She uses her experiences and current work to enhance training skills and techniques for others.

STC’s Professional Continuing Education Department provides short-term classes in both traditional and online classroom settings. Courses cover a variety of skills and workforce development options that match local employer’s needs. For more details about other classes visit: www.savannahtech.edu.

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2030 | April 30, 2020

Professional Continuing Education: 912.443.3012
www.savannahtech.edu/LearnNow

Media Contact: Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512 or ashaffer@savannahtech.edu

Savannah Tech is the first in Georgia to offer virtual admissions for Adult Education

Posted on April 27, 2020September 15, 2021 by ashaffer

SAVANNAH, Ga. ~ Savannah Technical College has created a virtual admissions process for Adult Education including high school equivalency (GED) and English as a second language (ESL). As the first technical college in Georgia approved to offer this service, STC’s plan is being shared throughout the state as a model.

“I am so proud of my team for making this possible for the community,” said Dr. Thomas Bullock, STC’s dean of adult education. “We have already been helping hundreds of students since this pandemic started. Now we can register and serve new students with the need and time right now

Previously, the state of Georgia required in-person, notarized registration for adult education admissions. The College has been unable to register new adult education students since it closed to the public for COVID-19 social distancing.

The College continues to offer live instructor-led classes and self-paced online learning for both high school equivalency (GED) and ESL students.

New adult education students may now register online at https://www.savannahtech.edu/ged-esl/. There is a video explaining the registration process, links to submit new applications and an appointment with an advisor to confirm their registration. A state-issued ID is required to apply for adult education.

In Academic Year 2019 (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019), Savannah Technical College yielded 486 GED graduates. One of those graduates, Victoria “Ida” Nelson, was named STC’s Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) student of the year. Also, she was selected as the runner up for TCSG – Technical College System of Georgia EAGLE student of the year. Nelson earned her GED in October 2019 and is now enrolled in STC’s Emergency Medical Services diploma program. Her goal is to become a coroner. Currently, she works in the food and beverage industry.

Savannah Tech’s Adult Education Program serves those who need to improve their basic literacy and math skills, improve their oral and written English, practice for the GED^® test to attain a high school equivalency degree, and prepare for college. Instructors also help students with science and social studies test preparation for GED^® testing. Adult education classes for GED^®-prep are currently free for all U.S. citizens. To register for free GED^® classes, call 912.443.5446 or visit www.savannahtech.edu/FreeGEDClasses.

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# 2029 | April 27, 2020

Adult Education Information: 912.443.5446
www.savannahtech.edu/FreeGEDClasses

Media Contact: Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512 or ashaffer@savannahtech.edu

College offers free online workshops and training in May/June

Posted on April 23, 2020September 15, 2021 by ashaffer

Savannah Technical College is offering personal, business and professional opportunities for those at home during social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these opportunities are free.

Starting April 29, there will be a series of free online, hour-long workshops at 12:30 PM on Wednesdays. Workshops will be led by STC staff and partnering organizations. Pre-registration is required. Workshops will continue through June:

Stress Management (4/29)
Time Management (5/6)
Eat Better, Live Healthy, Learn More (5/13)
Credit Basics with Consumer Credit Counseling (5/20)
and more.

For a complete list of STC’s resources including 100% online certifications, credentials, skills and more, visit: www.savannahtech.edu/learn-now

There are also free on-demand, online workshops for professional development and online training available through the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).

Attention Management
Business Etiquette
Customer Service
Emotional Intelligence
Goal Setting and Getting Things Done
Job Search Skills
Telework and Telecommuting
Ten Soft Skills You Need
Time Management
Workplace Diversity

STC’s Professional Continuing Education Department provides short-term classes in both traditional and online classroom settings. Courses cover a variety of skills and workforce development options that match local employer’s needs. For more details about other classes visit: www.savannahtech.edu.

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#2028 | April 23, 2020
Media Contact: Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512 or ashaffer@savannahtech.edu