News and Updates
Nuria Fernandez Confirmed as FTA Administrator
Posted June 2021
On June 10, 2021, Nuria Fernandez was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the 15th Administrator. Nuria served on the Transportation Learning Center Board for several years during her time as General Manager and CEO of Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA).
Read more...Industry Leaders Discuss Workforce Development and Equity Issues at ATU Legislative Conference
Posted June 2021
During the ATU Legislative Conference last week, ATU Workforce Development Coordinator Jamaine Gibson moderated a panel consisting of ATU International President John Costa, Jobs to Move America Executive Director Madeline Janis, and former transit agency General Manager/CEO and current founder of Introducing Youth to American Infrastructure Dr. Beverly Scott.
Read more...ATU and APTA Leaders Share Insights on Building a Strong and Resilient Frontline Transit Workforce at ATU Legislative Conference
Posted June 2021
On June 7, Executive Director Jack Clark moderated a discussion between ATU International President John Costa and APTA President and CEO Paul Skoutelas. The panel was part of the three-day ATU Legislative Conference.
Read more...Bus Maintenance Apprenticeship Committee Provides Forum for Discussion and Peer Advice
Posted June 2021
The Center’s Bus Maintenance Apprenticeship Committee met virtually on May 19. The committee heard from labor and management representatives of agencies with registered apprenticeship programs that include Seattle, VTA (San Jose), MARTA (Atlanta), AC Transit (Oakland), and San Diego MTS. Agencies that recently received registered apprenticeship status through DOL spoke next about their experiences in launching their programs.
Read more...In Memory of Michael Rudometkin
Posted June 2021
It was with great sadness that we learned that our colleague and friend, Michael Rudometkin, was a victim in last week’s shooting at VTA. Michael was an Overhead Line Worker and ATU Local 265 member.
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