Winter Spring 2025 Webinar Series in support of theTRB National Summit on the Future of the Transportation Workforce, June 2-4, 2025 |
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The Importance of Supportive/Wraparound Services to Recruit and Retain Employees in the Construction Industry |
Sponsors: Associated General Contractors of America, and FHWA |
Originally presented January 29, 2025 |
| AGC of America, the Federal Highway Administration, and the National Network for the Transportation Workforce are co-hosting this webinar focusing on how civil construction firms are using “wrap-around” services, including childcare, transportation subsidies, counseling, and other important services to recruit and retain new craft workers. Learn from several construction firms at the forefront of providing wrap-around services to their current and incoming employees.
Moderators: Chrisy Currier, FHWA & Brian Turmail, AGC Speakers: Jonathan Strack, CEO, Strack, Inc. Carley Hill, Founder & President, CAHill TECH, Inc. Kate Sweeten, Communication Director, Clarkson Construction Company Jennifer Materese, Business Development Manager, CAHill TECH, Inc.
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What’s next for workforce in the transportation industry? |
Sponsor: APTA |
Originally presented February 12, 2025 |
| The APTA Workforce Development and Educational Services Team offered a virtual
workforce summit with resources to support your organization’s success. The APTA Workforce Summit in Washington, DC, was an excellent resource for the industry to come together and share solutions, lessons learned, and best practices. The 2025 Virtual APTA Workforce Summit will take the next step by providing access to industry experts who will share solutions for recruitment, retention, and reskilling staff. Speakers: Rosa Medina-Cristobal, SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Dallas, TX LaShanda R. Dawkins, Chair, APTA Workforce Development Committee, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), Atlanta GA Keith Parker, APTF Board Member, President, Goodwill North Georgia, Decatur, GA Jenny Taylor, VP of Career Services and Chief Mission Officer, Goodwill of North Georgia, Decatur, GA Michael Flocchini, Training and Education Manager, Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, Oakland, CA
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Workforce Development: Best Practices from University Transportation Centers (UTCs) |
Sponsor: Council of University Transportation Centers |
Originally presented March 25, 2025 |
| UTCs are a key pipeline into the transportation workforce, generating skilled graduates with transportation experience and degrees in diverse fields. This workshop will provide an overview of activities supported by the Council of University Transportation Centers (CUTC) and its members and highlight the research and programmatic contributions of the UTCs in advancing workforce development initiatives. The panel features winners of the CUTC Workforce Development Leadership Awards who will provide their perspectives on this topic.
Facilitator: Joe Zietsman, Director, Center for Advancing Research in Transportation Efficiency, Energy, and Health, Texas A&M Transportation Institute Presenters: Constantine Tarawneh, Director, University Transportation Center for Railway Safety, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Larry Rilett, Director, Auburn University, Transportation Research, Institute, Auburn University Mansoureh Jeihani, Director, National Transportation Center, Morgan State University
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Outreach to Build the
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Sponsors: Washington State DOT, Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, COMTO |
Originally presented April 8, 2025 |
| The primary aim of this webinar is to share valuable information about diverse outreach efforts designed to bolster the transportation workforce. By addressing key areas of engagement, we hope to inspire innovative approaches and forge connections that can enrich attendees’ outreach strategies. The Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) will explore methods of engaging with communities traditionally underrepresented in the transportation field. Washington State Department of Transportation will focus on their statewide high school program and COMTO National will provide information regarding their CITY (Careers in Transportation for Youth) internship program. This is an opportunity to gain valuable insights and tools that can help you make a meaningful impact in the transportation industry.
Facilitator: Regina Glenn, President/CEO Pacific Communications Presenters: Greg Johnson, Administrator, Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR) Tiara Fisher, Senior Manager, COMTO National NextGen program Krystle Jones, Talen Acquisition Manager, WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation)
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Cultivating the Transportation Engineering & Public Works Workforce of the Future |
Sponsors: American Council of Engineering Companies / Engineering Workforce Consortium |
Originally presented May 15, 2025 |
| The transportation sector is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements, climate imperatives, and shifting population patterns. To meet these challenges, the engineering & public works workforce must adapt, growing in both scale and capability. This webinar will explore strategies to develop and sustain a diverse, skilled workforce capable of leading future innovations in transportation infrastructure, design, and systems management. Key topics of discussion will include:
• Initiatives to attract younger generations to transportation engineering & public works careers • Training programs and professional development opportunities designed to equip current engineers with emerging competencies. • Public-private collaboration to accelerate innovation and ensure workforce readiness. The panel will share case studies, data insights, and policy recommendations to stimulate a deeper understanding of how to cultivate a workforce that not only meets today’s transportation challenges but is poised to lead to an increasingly complex and technology-driven future. Speakers: Patrick Brady, Director of Workforce Development & Public Visibility, American Council of Engineering Companies / Engineering Workforce Consortium Eric Rensel, ITE Donna Shea, Executive Program Director, Connecticut Transportation Institute, University of Connecticut Corinne Watts, Career and Workforce Development Manager, American Public Works Association (APWA)
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