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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

SERVICE AREA: Applied Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing

Career Exploration Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Cluster IconAs part of our world economy, it is critical that people, materials and goods move from one place to another efficiently. Enter the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics cluster, which makes it all happen. Careers in this cluster often require a high school diploma or equivalent, plus some additional on-the-job or specialized training, or a two-year degree. Some occupations also require four-year degrees.

Download the guide sheet below to learn more about:

  • the post-secondary education required for a sampling of career categories
  • recommended coursework to take in high school to be prepared for post-secondary education

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Guide Sheet (PDF)

Xello, the district’s career and college readiness platform, helps students in grades 7-12 (and possibly more in the future!) build the skills, knowledge and plans to be ready for the future.

Using an investigative, discovery-based learning process, students better understand themselves, their future career options, and the 21st century skills they’ll need to succeed.

Xello for Students

(Xello replaces the Kuder Navigator tool previously used by the district.)


The Future Ready Iowa website directly connects students to tools for finding education, training and jobs beyond high school. It uses Labor Market Information to identify the number of jobs, the average median income and what training is required within a geographically determined distance.

Browse Careers


Christa Burgess
VERTEX Coach
Hempstead High School
cburgess@dbqschools.org
563/552-5198

Rochelle Morgan
VERTEX Coach
Senior High School
rmorgan@dbqschools.org
563/552-5576

Natalie Nemmers
Counselor
Dubuque Online School
nnemmers@dbqschools.org
563/552-4910