Resource Center

The Transit Workforce Center is pleased to host a curated collection of publications and other materials to assist stakeholders engaged in transit workforce development. The Resource Center includes case studies, training materials, research reports, and other materials of interest, including publications produced by federal government agencies, transit organizations, and independent research entities. Resources may be filtered by topic, resource type, and transit mode. This TWC blog post explains how to use the Resource Center.

We are continuing to update the Resource Center regularly. Please contact us via the Request Help menu option if you would like assistance using the Resource Center or are looking for resources on a particular topic. We also welcome suggestions of topics or specific resources to add.

Content in external resources linked from the Resource Center is solely the responsibility of the resource authors and does not necessarily reflect the perspectives of or endorsement by the Transit Workforce Center.

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Defining the Skilled Trades — A Data-Driven Blueprint for the Future

This report from Lightcast aims to address labor shortages in skilled trades by creating a clear definition of skills trade jobs, including a list a of trade occupations used by Lightcast, summarizing challenges and circumstances impacting skills trades, and providing strategies for public sector, private sector, and education.

Lightcast

August 2026

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Streamlining Operator Hiring Practices — Pre-Employment Steps

This checklist, part of TWC’s Streamlining Operator Hiring Practices initiative, provides best practices for streamlining pre-employment steps like drug and alcohol testing, medical examinations, criminal background checks, and motor vehicle record reviews, as well as verification of prior employment.

Transit Workforce Center

August 2026

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National Apprenticeship Return on Investment Calculator

This Registered Apprenticeship ROI Calculator is based on the US Department of Commerce ROI framework and allows users to input program information to get an idea of the overall financial benefit of apprenticeship.

National Apprenticeship

August 2026

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Understanding Passengers Who Have Experienced Trauma

This CTAA training was created for public transportation, NEMT, specialized transportation, and other drivers who interact with the general public on a daily basis. It’s purpose is to educate drivers on the impacts that past traumatic events can have on individuals and how those impacts may play out in a transportation setting.

Community Transportation Association of America

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Low-No Grant Program and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program FY2026

Administering Agency: Federal Transit Administration

Posted Date: July 27, 2026

Closing Date for Applications: September 21, 2026

Total Program Funding: $21 million for Buses and Bus Facilities Program; $589 million for Low or No Emission Grant Program

Geographic Scope: National

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Description: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for approximately $21 million in competitive grants for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program (Bus Program) under Federal Assistance Listing Number 20.526 and approximately $589 million in competitive grants for the FY 2026 Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low-No Program) under Federal Assistance Listing Number 20.526.

As required by Federal public transportation law:

  • Bus Program funds will be awarded competitively to purchase, rehabilitate, or lease buses and related equipment, and to construct, purchase, rehabilitate, or lease bus-related facilities.
  • Low-No Program funds will be awarded competitively for the purchase or lease of buses that use low- or no-emission propulsion technologies, including related equipment or facilities.
  • Any zero-emission project or components of a zero-emission project must use 5 percent of Federal funds for workforce development, unless the applicant certifies less or no funding is needed for this purpose.

Per statute, FTA will make selections for these programs within 75 days of the application due date.

 

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus Workforce Development for Transit Agencies

This report aims to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for operators and maintenance technicians to work on fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) as well as assessing current training programs and investigating effective workforce recruitment and retention strategies. The researches conducted interview with transit industry stakeholders, including from agencies, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), training organizations, and industry associations. Findings suggested that, more than a training issue, working with FCEBs effectively is a system-level challenge. The report suggests developing curriculum frameworks for technician and operator training, developing talent internally, and creating apprenticeships and regional training consortia. Researchers also found that having a national certification, investing in regional training infrastructure, and building stronger community college partnerships are also beneficial for helping the workforce build skills for these vehicles.

Mineta Transportation Institute

August 2026

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Oregon Apprenticeship Return on Investment Calculator

The Return on Investment (ROI) calculator is one tool businesses can use to explore Registered Apprenticeship program options and associated costs and benefits. Use the calculator to turn rough concepts into dollars and discover why Registered Apprenticeship is worth the investment.

Oregon Apprenticeship

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Training and Employment Notice for Acquisition of a Commercial Driver’s License

This training and employment notice from the U.S. DOL Employment and Training Administration clarifies the English language proficiency requirements for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training participants. The notice explains that English language proficiency remains a key component of the CDL determination of eligibility and requests that workforce development and education grantees should review their training policies to ensure that individuals seeking a CDL are prepared to meet all of that occupation’s licensing requirements, including language requirements.

U.S. Department of Labor

July 2026

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