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Want to Know More about the National Signals Training Consortium?

Posted July 2016

As a reader of the weekly update and a general supporter of the Center, you have surely heard a lot about the National Signals Training Consortium.  In a nut shell, this group of over 20 mass transportation locations from around the country are working together, and sharing the costs - to develop a comprehensive, standardized training program for Signal Maintainers.  This work includes: instruction-ready courseware, apprenticeship guidelines, train-the-trainer and now assistance in recruitment to fill the skills gap that is coming down the line.

Not only are top-rate products being developed but they are being produced at a premium price.  Cost-sharing amongst 20 locations and the federal government means that each location is basically getting a 40 for the price of one deal.

The Center will be hosting a meeting of the Consortium the week of September 26, 2016 in Portland, OR.  In order to welcome new members, we are holding an orientation session on Monday September 26 at 12pm PT.  We are opening this live meeting up to other parties, like you, that are interested in learning more.

To get information on how to attend the orientation or to join remotely through a FREE webinar, email Program Manager of Instructional Design Julie Deibel-Pundt.