News and Updates

APTA’s Emerging Leaders Program Now Accepting Applications

Posted March 2017

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is now accepting applications for the Emerging Leaders Program, formerly known as Early Career: www.apta.com/emergingleaders .

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In Next Phase of Work, Transit El/Es Consortium Focuses on Assessments and Courseware Updates

Posted March 2017

With the addition of Amtrak as a member of the Transit Elevator/Escalator Training Consortium, this group was able to take on a new phase of work.

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The Center Will Be Presenting at the NTI Transit Trainers’ Workshop

Posted March 2017

Reminder: Join us and over 200 transit professionals at the only national event focused on training in the transit industry.

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Center Staff Tours Job Corps DC Campus

Posted March 2017

On February 23rd, Center staff joined Jim Reid of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM & AW) for a tour of the Transportation Communications Union/International Association of Machinists (TCU/IAM) - Job Corps campus in Southwest Washington, DC. During the tour, Job Corps staff members introduced how the program helps prepare young people for careers in the transportation sector.

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Center Helps Kentucky Agency Register Transit Coach Operator Apprenticeship Program

Posted March 2017

February 20th, Tia Brown, Program Manager participated in a joint apprenticeship committee meeting with labor and management representatives from the Transit Authority of River City (TARC).

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