News and Updates
The Center and NCCRS to Present Newly Developed Transit Core Competencies Curriculum (TC3)
Posted November 2016
On Friday, December 2, the Transportation Learning Center and the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS*) will give a joint presentation at the Association for Career and Technical Education’s (ACTE) VisionQuest conference.
Read more...Public Transportation Industry Loses Signals Maintenance Subject Matter Expert Carl Nelson VTA
Posted November 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Mr. Carl Nelson, an experienced railroader, trainer and advocating member of the National Signals Training Consortium. Mr. Nelson began his career in Light Rail at PAT in Pittsburgh, PA in 1997.
Read more...National Rail Car Training Consortium Hit a New Milestone with 2nd Meeting in Boston
Posted October 2016
The National Rail Car Training Consortium (the Consortium) hit a new milestone with its second in-person meeting in Boston last week. Jeff Gonneville, Chief Operating Officer of MBTA welcomed the group and stressed the importance of the consortium’s work within the industry.
Read more...How Do We Recruit And Train A New Generation Of Frontline Managers For Transit Maintenance?
Posted October 2016
That’s a challenge being addressed in a series of week-long workshops sponsored by the National Transit Institute and conducted by Barbara Gannon, a recognized leader on transit workforce issues.
Read more...National Signals Training Consortium Meets at TriMet to Develop Courseware, Discuss Apprenticeship
Posted October 2016
The National Signals Training Consortium (the Consortium) met in Portland last week. Neil McFarlane, General Manager of TriMet, welcomed the group to Portland and stressed the importance of the consortium’s work within the industry.
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