News and Updates
Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Support National Signals Consortium
Posted December 2015
The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) has partnered with the Transportation Learning Center for more than five years beginning with participation in the signals training standards development committee. Their deep understanding of safety and occupational training has added immeasurably to the National Signals Training Consortium.
Read more...Transit Elevator/Escalator Training Consortium Completes Courseware
Posted November 2015
Subject Matter Experts Reviewing Courseware
This week, the Transit Elevator/Escalator Training Consortium reconvened in Silver Spring, MD.
Natl Signals Training Consortium Picks up Momentum as Courseware Nears Completion
Posted November 2015
The National Signals Training Consortium (the Consortium) met in Chicago last week. Don Orseno, CEO of the Metra commuter rail system, welcomed the group to Chicago.
Read more...Partnership Highlight: Secretary Perez Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week in Cleveland
Posted November 2015
US Secretary of Labor Tom Perez was in Cleveland on November 2 to kick off the National Apprenticeship Week and learn more about broad new apprenticeship initiatives in America’s public transportation industry. The Secretary was joined by Carolyn Flowers, Senior Advisor of the Federal Transit Administration.
Read more...Kick-off Webinar for Rail Vehicle Maintenance/Career Pathways Project Well Attended by Industry
Posted October 2015
On Thursday October 22, the Center held a launch meeting for their new Integrating Career Pathways in Public Transportation: Rail Car Maintenance and Beyond project. Through this project, the Center and partners will develop courseware specific to the skills needed for rail vehicle maintenance as well as develop Transit Core Competencies Curriculum (TC3) that provide a generic entry point for anyone looking to start a career in transit.
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