News and Updates
The Transportation Learning Center Wishes You a Happy New Year - With a Free Calendar
Posted December 2014
This has been a great year for the Transportation Learning Center. Accomplishments in 2014 included approval of an apprenticeship for transit elevator/escalator maintainers, the release and pilot of the first courses created through the signals training consortium, the first class to complete the Center’s Train-the-Trainer program and substantial work on public transportation career pathways and ladders - culminating in a lively and successful roundtable conference.
Read more...Center Board of Directors Meet and Welcome Jack Clark as New Executive Director
Posted December 2014
The Board of Directors of the Transportation Learning Center met on December 5, 2014 in Washington DC. This Board Meeting comes amid public transportation and government leaders’ increasing recognition of the urgency of the frontline workforce challenge and growing respect for the value of the Center’s standards-based joint solutions.
Read more...Join a National Consortium Developing Courseware and Career Pathways for Rail Vehicle Maintainers
Posted December 2014
The Center is nearing the end of an active and successful recruitment period for mass transportation agencies and unions to join us in our FTA Proposal, “Pathways that Work for the Industry and the Community.” This coming week is the final time period for outreach, and the Center is interested in hearing from any agencies we have not yet reached who may be interested in participating.
Read more...Apprenticeship Agenda Advancing Nationally
Posted December 2014
Quality training for America’s frontline workforce is making big strides, thanks to rare bipartisan leadership in Washington DC. Apprenticeship has emerged as the premier method for Americans to “earn while you learn” - especially in important frontline careers.
Read more...Weekly Update for November 20, 2014
Posted November 2014
This week’s update includes stories on blaming uncle sam for congestion on your commute, why Hong Kong’s metro is such a success and MARTA management and Union workers reach tentative deal on new contract.
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