The Transit Workforce Center is the Federal Transit Administration’s first ever national technical assistance center for transit workforce development. Its mission is to help urban, suburban, tribal, and rural public transportation entities recruit, hire, train, and retain the diverse workforce needed now and in the future.
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Join us for Making Connections 2022: The National Transit Workforce Conference in Washington, D.C. December 13-14.
This conference brings together participants from urban, suburban, rural, and tribal public transportation and industry stakeholders in plenaries, workshops, networking, and ongoing dialogue.
Discussions and sessions at this year’s conference will include recruitment and retention, training, mentoring and apprenticeships, new technologies, preparing today’s and tomorrow’s workforce, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.
The conference is open to anyone committed to moving transportation workforce development forward, including labor and management representatives, frontline workers, trainers and mentors, community leaders, educators, non-profits, advocacy groups, and government representatives.
Registration, sponsorship and hotel information can be accessed here.
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Amri Joyner
events@transportcenter.org
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Electric transit bus orders boom after FTA funds 1,100 buses
Cities, states and transit agencies need to plan ahead to transition their fleets to electric buses, as manufacturers struggle to keep up with orders.
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We are on with @TransitCenter
to discuss how a national shortfall in bus operators impacts transit... service and what agencies can do to improve job quality and the hiring process.
@ATULocal689 @FTA_DOT Join us here: https://transitcenter.org/event/operators-in-crisis-strategies-for-hiring-retaining-transit-workers/?mc_cid=d60e925e96&mc_eid=fbee0f9f27
Join Pat Greenfield from @NationalTWC with a host of great panelists to discuss hiring and ...retaining transit workers today at 3:00. https://twitter.com/NACTO/status/1592558367079292928
This Thursday! Join our friends @TransitCenter to discuss how a national shortfall in bus operators is impacting transit service, what agencies can do to improve job quality and hiring processes, and what it all means for communities who rely on the bus.
https://transitcenter.org/event/operators-in-crisis-strategies-for-hiring-retaining-transit-workers/?mc_cid=d60e925e96&mc_eid=fbee0f9f27
Appointed in May 2021, Deputy Administrator of @FTA_DOT Veronica Vanterpool will join us as the ...Keynote S for the Making Connections 2022 convention, Dec. 13-14. Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/8effaa1e-6da5-42e1-ba0d-abe20e834b75/summary
We can't wait to make connections at the @NationalTWC Making Connections Conference on Dec 13-14 in... Washington, DC. FTA's newest TA Center, the Transit Workforce Center, will host plenaries, workshops, networking & ongoing dialogue. https://bit.ly/3DXnuPf
Join us this Thursday at 3pm ET for "Operators in Crisis: Strategies for Hiring & Retaining ...Transit Workers", featuring @FTA_DOT Administrator Nuria Fernandez and representatives from the @NationalTWC and @ATULocal689! RSVP here:
Operators in Crisis: Strategies for Hiring & Retaining Transit Workers
Join TransitCenter for a conversation that explores how multiple levels of government can ensure that agencies have ...
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#MakingConnections2022
Plenary and Workshop Sessions and Speakers announced!
...https://www.transitworkforce.org/making-connections-2022-plenary-and-workshop-sessions-and-speakers/
Online Learning and Learning Technologies Webinar: On October 25, 2022, TWC hosted an exciting ...webinar that explores online training, best practices in training delivery, and exciting trends in online technology for the transit industry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0W77BlICmI
I am excited to join @FTA_DOT for a tour of the @PurpleLineMD today! I'll share some construction ...updates throughout the tour.
#MakingConnections2022 early bird registration extended!
https://conta.cc/3DnWqZn
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Federal Funding Available for #MakingConnections2022 Conference! Join us as we bring together ...industry practitioners from around the country in dialogue around the future of transit work.
Federal Funding Available for Making Connections 2022 Conference! - Transit Workforce Center
FTA has provided the following guidance for transit organizations seeking to defray costs related to this conference ...
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Join us for our webinar designed to increase the skills and knowledge of transit trainers, where we... will focus on how online training and learning technologies can strengthen training programs for frontline transit workers.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B0NgCwAWTimrxglfXIGjFw
Making Connections 2022 – Registration Open here: ...http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejdnurftcd2ed9fc&llr=8y76p6iab
Hiring a candidate with entry-level communication skills who will play a critical role on our team ...through public relations, social media, and outreach support.
Hiring: Full-Time Communications Associate - Transit Workforce Center
The International Transportation Learning Center (ITLC), operator of the Transit Workforce Center (TWC), seeks a candida...
www.transitworkforce.org
Check out the #ConnectingMyCommunity toolkit from @NationalTWC with resources, customizable ...templates, and tools to create exciting and effective local campaigns for transit agencies and orgs to recruit new frontline workers. Visit http://TransitWorkforce.org/ConnectingMyCommunity
As public transit moves into the future, a diverse and robust workforce is more critical than ever.... Our #ConnectingMyCommunity toolkit provides sample strategies, images, and tips to attract those workers. Visit
National Transit Frontline Worker Recruitment Campaign - Transit Workforce Center
Across the United States, whether large, small, urban, rural, or tribal, transit agencies are facing the challenge o...
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We are excited to announce #ConnectingMyCommunity, the national transit frontline worker ...recruitment toolkit, giving transit agencies and orgs of all sizes tools and resources to create recruitment campaigns. https://www.transitworkforce.org/twc-launches-national-frontline-worker-recruitment-campaign/
There's still time to join us Wed at 1:30p ET for our ATTAIN meeting committees on ...Rail/Signals/Traction Power and Facilities/Elevator-Escalator where we will present background information and showcase successful apprenticeships. Registration:
https://www.transitworkforce.org/events_list/transit-workforce-center-attain-rail-and-facilities-apprenticeship-programs/
We are excited to see last week’s announcement by @FLOTUS, @SecMartyWalsh and @SecRaimondo of the... Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative, a national network that includes ITLC, aiming to create an equitable debt-free pathway to good jobs in a range of industries, including transit.
Happy Labor Day. Today, we celebrate the contributions and achievements of American workers. We ...recognize the essential contributions of those who work in public transit and of all workers as they contribute to our economy, and connect our communities. https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history
Visit the @USDOL 's newly released WORK website, a "one-stop shop" for info and resources on unions... and collective bargaining. And check out the section on Labor-Management Partnerships, featuring TWC as a key resource.
Department of Labor Worker Organizing Resource and Knowledge Center
The Worker Organizing Resource and Knowledge Center is a one-stop shop for information and resources on unions and ...
www.dol.gov
Apprenticeships prepare millions of American workers for high-quality jobs of tomorrow. I was ...honored to join @FLOTUS and @SecMartyWalsh today to launch the Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative to create equitable, debt-free pathways to high-paying jobs across America.
Our Union continues to set the standard for transit apprenticeships and workforce development. Our ...latest program launches today in Portland, OR, with our Local 757’s new bus mechanic apprenticeship program with TriMet. #1u
We applaud the
@USDOT announcement of $1.66B in grants including a $43.4 million investment in ...transit workforce training. These funds will improve air quality and ensure a well-trained workforce to move people to jobs, school, and other opportunities
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $1.6 Billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Nearly Double the Number of Clean Transit Buses on America's Roads
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law increases funding for low- and no- emission bus grants six-fold and includes worker training on zero-emission buses
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We applaud the @USDOT announcement of $1.66B in grants including a $43.4 million investment in ...transit workforce training. These funds will improve air quality and ensure a well-trained workforce to take people to jobs, school, and other opportunities http://transit.dot.gov/1800buses
TransitCenter report examines the transit operator crisis ...http://www.masstransitmag.com/management/article/21274909/transitcenter-report-examines-the-transit-operator-crisis
Actively working to solve the crisis of operator shortages nationwide is fundamental to meeting ...challenges of climate change and equity. @TransitCenter 's new report offers needed strategies to keep buses moving and we are proud to work alongside them in meeting this moment.
We're very excited to announce the release of our new report, "Bus Operators in Crisis," which diagnoses the causes behind the national bus operator shortfall and advances solutions at the agency, state, and federal level.
https://transitcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Bus-Operators-in-Crisis_RGB_Interactive-1.pdf
Last week I joined @FLOTUS to learn more about the Electric Power Utility Technology program.
...EPUT is a workforce development program made possible by a strong partnership between @EversourceMA and @BunkerHillCom that connects students to quality jobs.
#FourthofJuly
On this anniversary of the June 28, 1969 Stonewall riots, we recognize those that stood up that ...day, and those continuing the good fight. TWC celebrates that #LoveIsLove and is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that is safe and welcoming to the LGBTQIA community.
Join MetroNow this Thursday featuring our very own John Schiavone
Join us this Thursday at noon to learn about the ups and downs in the transition to⚡zero emissions transit⚡ Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eyYysoJ6SYOkTf0ZuUin0w
@DDOTDC @DominionEnergy @NationalTWC @tysonspartners
Our webinar is beginning now. Learn how a mentorship program can ensure that job expertise is ...passed on. To register for this webinar, visit here: https://tinyurl.com/yj6kcbu4
Today we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. The TWC is committed to ...building and expanding a diverse workforce that includes the many African-American transit workers who play an integral role in connecting and serving communities throughout the country.
Join us this Wednesday, June 22 - 3:00-4:15 pm ET for our Fundamentals of Mentoring webinar where ...we will discuss how mentoring can serve as a critical tool for transit recruitment, hiring, retention, and development. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nrvq6yCcTDi7CfmTgYC08A
IndyGo, Ivy Tech, Amalgamated Transit Union Partner to Provide Technical Certifications ...https://www.metro-magazine.com/10174456/indygo-ivy-tech-partner-to-provide-technical-certifications-in-diesel-technology#.YqtWJcZFv7s.twitter
Join us next Wednesday for our third webinar where we will discuss “Fundamentals of Mentoring.”... Learn how a mentorship program can ensure that job expertise is passed on. To register for this webinar, visit here: https://tinyurl.com/yj6kcbu4
Registration is open for our June 7 webinar on "Recruiting and Developing Today's Transit ...Workforce." Join us by registering here:
https://tinyurl.com/3n662ya7
Carnegie Mellon University Researchers Conclude Human Operators Essential for Safe Transit ...Regardless of Rise in Automation https://aflcio.org/press/releases/carnegie-mellon-university-researchers-conclude-human-operators-essential-safe
We are excited to host this session focusing on recruitment as the second webinar in our series on ...strategic workforce development planning in transit. Join us Tues. June 7 by registering here:
https://tinyurl.com/3n662ya7
The all-new Transit Workforce Center website is live! Learn about our initiatives, access our ...Resource Center, and subscribe to get all the latest news.
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Wednesday, we held our first webinar on Strategic Workforce Planning in Transit. The webinar had ...over 600 registrants and included presentations and a lively Q&A between the audience and a rich panel of experts. Watch the webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp2V73L60_U
We are excited to be joined by Nuria Fernandez, Administrator of @FTA, and other great panelists ...for this important conversation on workforce development. Registration: https://tinyurl.com/yb7p3trw
Thank you to Zero Emission Bus Resource Alliance #ZEBRA for inviting John Schiavone to speak on the... importance of training workers on Zero Emission bus technician preparedness. #DriveElectric #ZEB
Today we salute public transportation and our industry's frontline workers as we continue to work ...together to create good green jobs, fewer emissions, and a cleaner environment with the transit vehicles of the future. #EarthDay2022 #EarthDay
This Wed Apr 27, Jamaine Gibson, Dir of Apprenticeships and Workforce Development at @ATUcomms will... join us for our webinar on strategic workforce development. Join us for this important conversation on strengthening the incumbent workforce. Registration: https://tinyurl.com/yb7p3trw
Today Exec Dir Jack Clark presented at the @Go_CTE 2022 April Meeting giving updates on ...@NationalTWC workforce development resources and furthering the mission to develop a well-trained current and future transit workforce.
Registration is open for our Strategic Workforce Planning in Transit: Developing, Supporting, and ...Strengthening Your Incumbent Workforce webinar.
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/yb7p3trw
The safety of workers and riders is essential to recruiting and retaining a well-trained workforce ...now, and for the future.
"The horrific actions this morning at the 36th Street/4th Avenue subway station in New York City are a violation of the rights of all Americans to live their lives peacefully. We abhor these acts of violence that we have seen all too often in our communities."
We are proud to supply best practices and resources to aid agencies looking to develop and ...implement strategic workforce development plans for the transition to #ZEB. #DriveElectric #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw Read report here: https://www.transportcenter.org/zeb/
The Federal Transit Administration knows they're offering more than just a grant - new transit grants now come complete with worker training and that's a virtuous cycle that will keep on giving. Join National League of Cities and…https://lnkd.in/gn3Y5FkG https://lnkd.in/gZhb7c9m
Join us 4/27 for our webinar on Strategic Workforce Planning. Registration: ...https://tinyurl.com/yb7p3trw
FTA’s March 2022 TSO newsletter shares updates on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s changes ...to Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan requirements and Safety Management System techniques. https://bit.ly/TSOMarch2022
“Overall, it is imperative to start outreach early and illustrate transit’s opportunities, ...community-based role and the nature of the work, as they align with young people’s values,” said Jack Clark, executive director, @TransportLngCtr.
http://www.masstransitmag.com/management/article/21259119/covid19-recovery-riders-are-coming-back-but-where-are-the-drivers
Still time to register for the #ATTAINBUS OPERATIONS committee meeting. It will be held virtually ...on March 23, 2022, at 1:00 pm ET. ATTAIN is open to all transit agencies interested in developing or with established apprenticeships. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/m5tmwpa2
ATTAIN is open to all transit agencies interested in developing apprenticeship programs & those... with established apprenticeships. Our first committee meeting for #ATTAIN BUS OPERATIONS committee will be held virtually on March 23, 2022, at 1:00 pm ET. https://tinyurl.com/m5tmwpa2
Partnering with @FTA_DOT, we are releasing best practices and resources to aid agencies looking to ...develop and implement strategic workforce development plans for the transition to #ZEB. #DriveElectric #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw
Read all about it here: https://tinyurl.com/3s9ansr3
Partnering with @FTA_DOT, we are releasing best practices and resources to aid agencies looking to ...develop and implement strategic workforce development plans for the transition to zero-emission bus fleets. #DriveElectric Read all about it here: https://tinyurl.com/3s9ansr3
Grant opportunity for public transportation providers in the transition to low and zero-emission ...vehicles. These funds make it possible to move to a green economy by training current workers and preparing workers of the future. Read about applying here:
Low or No Emission and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Programs FY2022 Notice of Funding
Grant Program:Low or No Emission Grant ProgramGrants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program Opportunity Announcement <a hre...
www.transit.dot.gov
We look forward to working with @USDOT and @USDOL in building strong workforce programs that will ...strengthen training & apprenticeships, and create opportunities and pathways for all to good jobs.
US Departments of Labor, Transportation announce cooperative effort to advance infrastructure jobs for underrepresented populations
The Labor and Transportation departments seek equitable hiring for new infrastructure jobs.
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Thank you @VP and @SecretaryPete for your commitment to workforce development as we transition to ...electric transit buses. This is our opportunity to build equity through good jobs and a cleaner environment. #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw #DriveElectric
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7klJLu0kXgo
The first #ATTAIN committee meeting for Bus Maintenance will be held virtually on March 30, 2022, ...at 1:00 pm ET. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/3k6apry9
ATTAIN is open to all transit agencies interested in developing apprenticeship programs & those... with established apprenticeships. Our first committee meeting for the #ATTAIN BUS OPERATIONS committee will be held virtually on March 23, 2022, at 1:00 pm ET. https://tinyurl.com/m5tmwpa2
Join TWC for our first committee meeting for the #ATTAIN BUS MAINTENANCE committee. Held virtually ...on March 30, 2022, at 1:00 pm ET. Sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduCppzwrHddUg8UbQbh-XbXRtQ8N-snT
Join TWC for our first committee meeting for the #ATTAIN Bus Operators Apprenticeship Committee. ...Held virtually on March 23, 2022, at 1:00 pm ET. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/m5tmwpa2
ATTAIN is open to all transit agencies interested in developing apprenticeship programs or those ...already with a program. The #ATTAIN BUS MAINTENANCE committee will be held virtually on March 30, 2022, at 1:00 pm ET.
ATTAIN is open to all transit agencies interested in developing apprenticeship programs & those... with established apprenticeships. Our first committee meeting for the #ATTAIN BUS OPERATIONS committee will be held virtually on March 23, 2022, at 1:00 pm ET. https://tinyurl.com/m5tmwpa2
We are proud to announce our new workforce development initiative #ATTAIN. This program promotes ...transit apprenticeship, frontline worker training, facilitates peer exchange, and provides technical assistance for frontline workforce. Sign up to learn more https://tinyurl.com/ycy25rn7
Thank you to our friend Dr. Beverly Scott of @iyaiorg in amplifying our commitment to developing ...transit workers for now and the future at #NSCSummit2022
Dr. Beverly A. Scott: We need to develop a system of continuous learning. We need a different approach to traditional career readiness, upskilling and inclusion strategies.
#wkdev #jobquality
#NSCSummit2022
Yesterday our ED Jack Clark presented at the @atucomms ATU new local presidents' meeting on our ...collaborative labor-management work and commitment to apprenticeship training. We believe preparing frontline workers is key to a successful future for transportation.
Thank you for your follows. Our mission at TWC is to help urban, suburban, tribal, and rural public... transportation entities recruit, hire, train, and retain a diverse transit workforce now and in the future. We look forward to sharing exciting news on our work!
Transit Riders And Workers Are Unseen Heroes And Pioneers
Transit Riders And Workers Are Unseen Heroes And Pioneers
It's critical that we work to improve and expand transit, lift up riders' mobility, and ensure safety and convenience for people.
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Through meaningful investment in the transit workforce, we can sustain and create vibrant and ...equitable communities while also training workers for now and the future. Check out this report from our friends at the National Campaign for Transit Justice
https://transitjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Transit-Workers_Report_v7.pdf
New report calls for investing in transit workers to bolster transit service ...http://www.masstransitmag.com/management/article/21255704/new-report-calls-for-investing-in-transit-workers-to-bolster-transit-service
"What Does Transit Equity Mean for Transit Workers?"
Yesterday ITLC participated in a virtual panel... sponsored organized by @ATULocal689 to speak with transit workers about their work, plans for future transit apprenticeships, and encouraging new workers into transit careers
Please join ITLC in welcoming our Newest Staff Member – David Stephen as Senior Communications ...Specialist
https://www.transportcenter.org/news_events/news_detail/itlcs-newest-staff-member-david-stephen
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