On behalf of the National Network for the Transportation Workforce, CITT is excited to announce a series of Pre-Summit Webinars to jumpstart the engagement and research that the TRB National Summit for the National Workforce is designed to move forward. We hope that this Summit can catalyze new networks and working groups to support the future transportation workforce.
All webinars are free but pre-registration is required.
The National Network for the Transportation Workforce is organizing and hosting this series with its partners:
- Associated General Contractors
- FHWA Office of Infrastructure, Construction Team
- American Public Transportation Association
- Council of University Transportation Centers
- Washington State DOT
- Engineering Workforce Consortium
The webinars will be recorded for the benefit of anyone unable to attend.
Webinar #3: Workforce Development: Best Practices from University Transportation Centers (UTCs)
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
12:00pm-1:00pm CST
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.
Click here to learn more about featured speakers and discussion topics!
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Past Webinars:
Webinar #2: What’s Next for Workforce Solutions in the Transportation Industry?
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
1:30 – 3:00pm ET / 12:30 – 2:00pm CT / 10:30am -12:00pm PT
A recording of this webinar can be found here. Free registration is required.
Join the APTA Workforce Development and Educational Services Team for 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 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. Click here to learn more about featured speakers and discussion topics!
Webinar #1: The Importance of Supportive/Wraparound Services to Recruit and Retain Employees in the Construction Industry
January 29,
A recording of the webinar can be found here.
A copy of the presentation can be found here.
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. The firms are CAHill, Strack Inc., and Clarkson Construction.