November 11 | November 13, 2024

TWC, the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) technical assistance center for transit workforce development, is excited to invite you to Making Connections 2024 – The National Transit Workforce Conference (MC24), happening November 11-13, 2024, in Baltimore’s vibrant Inner Harbor! Join us to hear from and interact with a diverse range of industry stakeholders, including key representatives from transit agencies of all sizes, labor and the frontline workforce, government, nonprofit, community, education, and workforce development organizations.

Register for MC24 using the link below:

September 29 | October 2, 2024

Mark your calendar for the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) TRANSform Conference, happening September 29 through October 2nd, in Anaheim California.

For more information about APTA’s TRANSform Conference use the link below:

Event Start Time: 1:00 pm ET

September 17, 2024

Mark your calendar for TWC’s American Transit Training and Apprenticeship Innovators Network (ATTAIN) facilities and elevator/escalator maintenance meeting September 17, 2024 at 1:00pm ET. Hear short presentations from your transit peers across the country on their apprenticeship programs, and engage in an interactive discussion about how these programs are developed and work.

Members of ATTAIN and those interested in apprenticeship for facilities and elevator/escalator maintenance are welcome to attend.

Register for TWC’s upcoming ATTAIN meeting using the link below:

Event Start Time: 9:00 am ET

September 17 | September 19, 2024

Mark your calendar for Transportation Association of Maryland’s (TAM) Annual State Conference, September 14-17 at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club & Inn, in Stevensville, Maryland.

For more information about the TAM Conference use the link below:

September 12 | September 14, 2024

Mark your calendar for the Latinos in Transit (LIT) Leadership Summit, September 12-14 in Portland, Oregon.

For more information about the LIT Conference use the link below:

September 3 | September 5, 2024

Mark your calendar for the 2024 Missouri Public Transit Conference & Expo in St. Louis, Missouri! This event will provide participants the opportunity to meet with other transit professionals, tour Metro Transit’s services, hear from national thought leaders on transit, and network with peers from across the state.

For more information about TTA’s 2024 State Annual Conference, Expo, and Roadeo use the link below:

August 27 | August 29, 2024

Mark your calendar for the 2024 Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!

For more information on ZEB Con use the link below:

Event Start Time: 9:00 am ET

August 26 | August 28, 2024

Mark your calendar for the PolicyLink Equity Summit 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia! This event will provide participants the opportunity to bring together their partners and friends, new and old, to commune together.

For more information about PolicyLink Equity Summit 2024 use the link below:

August 21 | August 23, 2024

Mark your calendar for the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) 2024 Workforce Summit in Washington, DC!

For more information on APTA’s 2024 Workforce Summit use the link below:

August 14 | August 16, 2024

Mark your calendar for Community Transportation Association of America’s (CTAA) annual Small Urban Network (SUN) Conference in Alexandria Virginia!

For more information about CTAA’s 2024 SUN Conference use the link below:

July 28 | July 31, 2024

Mark your calendar for the South West Transit Authority’s (SWTA) 2024 Summer University Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, July 28 – 31. This year’s conference offers focused learning sessions including:

• Transportation Law – What You Need to Know for FTA and DOT Compliance
• Marketing – Best Practices and Most Successful Campaigns
• SWTA: Next Gen – Developing the Next Generation of Transportation Leaders

For more information about SWTA’s 2024 Summer University Conference use the link below:

Contact Details

Amanda Webb

awebb@swta.org

July 22 | July 23, 2024

Mark your calendar for Horizon’s 2024 Annual Summit – The Power of Us presented by Jobs For the Future (JFF) in Washington, DC!

For more information about Horizon’s 2024 Annual Summit use the link below:

July 15 | July 18, 2024

Mark your calendar for Convened by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) the 2nd Conference on Advancing Transportation Equity (CATE), hosted in Baltimore, Maryland!

Register for TRB’s 2nd Conference on Advancing Transportation Equity using the link below:

July 8 | July 11, 2024

Mark your calendar for USAging’s Answers on Aging Annual Conference and Tradeshow in Tampa, Florida!

For more information on US Aging’s 49th Annual Conference and Tradeshow use the link below:

June 26, 2024

TWC’s American Transit Training and Apprenticeship Innovators Network (ATTAIN) is meeting June 26, 2024 at 1 pm ET to discuss bus maintenance apprenticeship! Hear short presentations from your transit peers across the country on their apprenticeship programs, and engage in an interactive discussion about how these programs are developed and work.

Members of ATTAIN and those interested in apprenticeship for bus operators are welcome to attend.

Contact Details

Karitsa Holdzkom

kholdzkom@transportcenter.org

Event Start Time: 1:30 pm ET

June 17, 2024

A safe and successful transition to zero-emission vehicles requires a significant commitment to additional workforce skills, training, and development. Join the Transit Workforce Center (TWC) virtually on June 17 at 1:30 pm ET for an in-depth look into the tools and resources TWC has made available to help frontline technicians with the necessary training to meet the challenges and demands of this new technology. Hear from and engage with TWC, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the National Transit Institute (NTI), and the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) as they showcase key zero-emission workforce development resources:

Register for the webinar using the link below:

Contact Details

Brandon Liu

bliu@transportcenter.org

June 9 | June 12, 2024

Mark your calendar for the Community Transportation Association of America’s (CTAA) 2024 Expo hosted in West Palm Beach, Florida! CTAA’s Expo is the premier annual training and networking event for community and public transportation professionals. Participate in essential learning and networking events that will keep you up to date with innovative technology, workforce development, communication strategies, funding, and regulations.

For more information on the 2024 CTAA Expo use the link below :

June 2 | June 5, 2024

Mark your calendar for the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) 2024 Rail Conference in Cleveland, Ohio!

For more information on APTA’s 2024 Rail Conference use the link below:

Event Start Time: 9:00 am ET

Event End Time: 3:00 pm ET

May 21, 2024

Mark your calendar for the California Transit Association’s (CTA) 2024 Spring Legislative Conference in Sacramento, California at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel! This conference is designed for transit agencies of all sizes and transit industry professionals of all levels and backgrounds. Meet with key decision makers, hear from industry experts, and network with fellow transit advocates.

Register for  CTA’s 2024 Spring Legislative Conference using the link below:

May 21 | May 22, 2024

Mark your calendar for the Transit Retreat hosted in Erie, Pennsylvania! The Transit Retreat will be focused on Transit leaders, Mobility Managers and Advocates nationwide.

Register for the Transit Retreat using the link below:

Event Start Time: 1:00 pm ET

May 17, 2024

TWC’s American Transit Training and Apprenticeship Innovators Network (ATTAIN) is meeting May 17, 2023 at 1:00pm to discuss bus operator apprenticeship! Hear short presentations from your transit peers across the country on their apprenticeship programs, and engage in an interactive discussion about how these programs are developed and work.

Members of ATTAIN and those interested in apprenticeship for bus operators are welcome to attend.

Register for TWC’s upcoming ATTAIN meeting using the link below:

Contact Details

Karitsa Holdzkom

kholdzkom@transportcenter.org

Event Start Time: 1:00 pm ET

May 16, 2024

Join Introducing Youth to American Infrastructure’s (iyai+) on May 16 at 1 pm ET for a National Transportation Week  youth-centered webinar, highlighting the crucial role of bus operators in public transit.

For more information on iyai+’s “National Transportation Week: Critical Conversations Spotlight” webinar use the link below:

Event Start Time: 12:00 pm ET

May 15, 2024

Join the National Center for Mobility Management (NCMM) to learn about a rural German county called ‘Vogelsbergkreis’, where a project was initiated to enhance public transportation and created jobs for women.

For more information on the National RTAP’s  Introducing the Tribal Sections of the Transit Manager’s Toolkit webinar use the link below:

May 8 | May 10, 2024

Mark you calendar for the 2024 WTS International Annual Conference! This year’s conference will be hosted in New Orleans, providing the opportunity for participants to network and learn from a diverse group of peers, showcasing their work in thought-provoking sessions and poster presentations.

Register for the the 2024 WTS International Annual Conference using the link below:

Event Start Time: 2:00 pm ET

Event End Time: 3:00 pm ET

May 7, 2024

Join the National Rural Transit Assistance Program (National RTAP) on May 7, from 2-3 pm ET for a webinar on the addition of its new tribal transit pages to its Transit Manager’s Toolkit.

For more information on the National RTAP’s  Introducing the Tribal Sections of the Transit Manager’s Toolkit webinar use the link below:

April 28 | May 1, 2024

Mark your calendar for the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) 2024 Mobility Conference in Portland, Oregon!

For more information on APTA’s 2024 Mobility Conference use the link below:

April 26 | April 30, 2024

Mark your calendar for the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) 2024 International Bus Roadeo in Portland, Oregon!

For more information on APTA’s 2024 International Bus Roadeo use the link below:

April 23 | April 25, 2024

Mark your calendar for the 2024 ITS America Conference & Expo! This year’s event will be taking place April 23-25 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. This event will will explore Accelerating Digital Transformation and bring together the transportation community for thought-provoking education, networking, and demonstrations exploring the technologies and solutions that will enable a better future.

For more information about the 2024 ITS America Conference & Expo using the link below:

April 17 | April 18, 2024

Mark your calendar for the Federal Transit Administration’s 2024 Advancing Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance Workshop!  This year’s workshop will be taking place April 17-18 in Denver, Colorado at the Slate Denver, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. This workshop is the first in a new series of FTA workshops titled “SMS in Practice” spotlighting two critical components in a Safety Management System (SMS). Reserve your spot now for the opportunity to explore common challenges identified during FTA technical assistance center inquiries, audits, Agency Safety Plan reviews and group discussions and scenario-based exercises.

For more information about the 2024 FTA Advancing Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance Workshop use the link below:

March 27 | March 28, 2024

Mark your calendar for the 2024 Smart Growth America Equity Summit in Washington, DC at the iconic Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library March 27-28, 2024. The Summit gathers housing, transportation, and community development advocates and leaders to learn from one another and identify tools to advance racial equity through smart growth.

Register for the 2024 Smart Growth America Equity Summit using the link below:

March 15 | March 20, 2024

Mark your calendar for the Texas Transit Association’s (TTA) 2024 State Annual Conference, Expo, and Roadeo this year in San Antonio, Texas. Enjoy timely general sessions, in-depth breakout sessions, training, and the opportunity to network amongst friends and colleagues from across the transit industry.

For more information about TTA’s 2024 State Annual Conference, Expo, and Roadeo use the link below:

March 13 | March 14, 2024

Mark your calendar the 12th annual conference on Transit State of Good Repair, hosted by Global Mass Transit’s (GMT). This year’s event will be held on March 13-14, 2024 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, D.C. This year’s conference will provide a platform for discussion among transit agencies, federal, state and local governments, technology and solution providers, and consultants on SGR, TAM, condition-based, performance-based and predictive maintenance, lifecycle management, data capture and analysis, new technologies in asset management, organizational capacity development and workforce training, and the role of data and analytics.

Register for the 12th annual conference on Transit State of Good Repair using the link below:

Event Start Time: 2:00 pm ET

February 28, 2024

Mark your calendar for TWC’s “Transit Workforce Data Dashboard Webinar: Harnessing the Power of Data for Transit Workforce Development”. Join TWC virtually on Wednesday, February 28 at 2PM EST for a webinar presenting TWC’s Transit Workforce Data Dashboard. The Dashboard features innovative visualizations of transit and transportation workforce statistics and demographics from the National Transit Database (NTD) and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).  TWC will demonstrate the full dashboard, discuss lessons learned from working with NTD and BLS data, and open up a Q&A for participants to ask questions or share their unique data needs.

Register for TWC’s “Transit Workforce Data Dashboard Webinar: Harnessing the Power of Data for Transit Workforce Development” using the link below:

February 11 | February 14, 2024

Mark your calendar for the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) 2024 Marketing, Communications, and Customer Experience Workshop in New Orleans! This year’s event will consist of an intensive and interactive workshop that focuses on all aspects of public transportation marketing and communications, including media relations, customer experience, social media, ridership initiatives, and best practices. All public transportation personnel involved in marketing, communications, media relations, advertising, social media, planning, research, service development, and customer service are encouraged to come.

For more information on the upcoming 2024 APTA Marketing, Communications, and Customer Experience Workshop use the link below:

December 3 | December 6, 2023

Mark your calendar for the 5th National Rural Transit Assistance Program’s (RTAP) Technical Assistance Conference. This year’s event will be taking place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

For more information on the 5th National RTAP Technical Assistance Conference use the link below:

Event Start Time: 2:00 pm ET

Event End Time: 3:00 pm ET

November 29 | November 29, 2023

Lack of access to affordable childcare is often a major employment barrier for workers in the transit industry. Join the Transit Workforce Center (TWC) for a pivotal discussion in our upcoming webinar on “Approaches to Childcare Support in the Transit Industry” Wednesday, November 29, from 2:00-3:00 PM EST. Be part of the conversation tackling one of the most pressing challenges in the transit workforce — the need for accessible and affordable childcare.

In this session, representatives from various agencies and organizations will share their approaches to creating childcare solutions tailored for their transit employees. Presenters will delve into the inception of their programs, their ongoing hurdles, and the successes that have marked their journey.

Pre-register now to secure your space for this webinar. If you have any questions, email them in advance to sgleason@transportcenter.org.

Event Start Time: 1:30 pm ET

November 16, 2023

In recognition of this National Apprenticeship Week, the Transit Workforce Center (TWC) is hosting a webinar on Women in Frontline Apprenticeships on November 16 at 1:30 pm ET. TWC will highlight transit agencies’ tremendous progress implementing apprenticeship programs for various transit occupations.

This event will include:

• Presentations about the benefits of registered apprenticeship for women, transit agencies, and the larger community
• A panel of women in registered apprenticeship programs at transit agencies across the country
• Opportunities to ask TWC staff and panelists questions

Register for TWC’s Women in Frontline Transit Apprenticeships using the link below:

November 15 | November 17, 2023

Mark your calendar for the 58th Annual California Transit Administrations (CTA) Fall Conference. This year’s event will be taking place at the in the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.

Register for CTA’s 58th Annual Fall Conference using the link below:

October 29 | November 1, 2023

Mark your calendar for the 2023 Louisiana Public Transit Conference. This year’s event will be taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Intercontinental Hotel New Orleans.

Register for the 2023 Louisiana Public Transit Conference using the link below:

October 23 | October 25, 2023

Mark your calendar for the 2023 Arkansas Public Transportation Conference held at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs Arkansas.

Register for the 2023 Arkansas Public Transportation Conference using the link below:

October 8 | October 11, 2023

Mark you calendar for the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) 2023 annual TRANSform Conference. APTA’s TRANSform Conference is the flagship event for public transportation professionals to engage in workshops, experience technical tours, and network with colleagues.  This year’s event will be taking place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Join keynote speakers and educational sessions that explore key topics, including transformative technology, mental health awareness, community building, innovative funding, and finance, safety and security, workforce development, worldwide mega projects, and more.

Register for APTA’s 2023 annual TRANSform Conference using the link below:

Event Start Time: 2:00 pm ET

Event End Time: 3:00 pm ET

October 5 | October 5, 2023

Mark your calendar for the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Bus-to-Person Collision Safety Advisory webinar on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. ET. The webinar will review key elements from the Safety Advisory, share resources available to assist transit agencies with safety risk assessments and mitigation implementation pertaining to bus-to-person collisions, and it will feature a transit agency guest speaker who will share their experience with addressing risk associated with bus-to-person collisions, including mitigation strategies and lessons learned.

Register for the Bus-to-Person Collision Safety Advisory webinar using the link below:

September 26 | September 28, 2023

Mark your calendar for the Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Conference. This year’s event will be taking place at the Town and Country Convention Center in San Diego California. ZEB Con is the premier event for transportation professionals leading the charge to electrification.

Register for the 2023 BEB Conference using the link below:

September 24 | September 28, 2023

Mark your calendar for the National Transportation in Indian Country Conference (NTICC) . This year’s event will be taking place at the Dena’ina Civic & Convention Center in Anchorage, Alaska. Join NTICC and gain access to training and an opportunity to engage with federal officials and their Tribal transportation peers regarding Tribal transportation issues and challenges. NTICC provides information and resources for all who are committed to improving the transportation infrastructure of Indian Country and the safety of those who live, work, and travel the roadways of Alaska Native and Native American lands.

Register for the 26th Annual NTICC, the Tribal transportation conference for Tribes, by Tribes using the link below:

Contact Details

CONFERENCE@NTICC.ORG

Event Start Time: 1:30 pm ET

September 12, 2023

TWC’s American Transit Training and Apprenticeship Innovators Network (ATTAIN) is meeting September 12, 2023 at 1:30pm ET to discuss apprenticeship for rail and facilities occupations! Hear short presentations from your transit peers across the country on their apprenticeship programs, and engage in an interactive discussion about how these programs are developed and work.

Members of ATTAIN and those interested in apprenticeship for rail or facilities occupations are welcome to attend.

Register for TWC’s upcoming ATTAIN meeting using the link below:

Contact Details

Karitsa Holdzkom

kholdzkom@transportcenter.org

Meeting Presentation

September 6 | September 8, 2023

Mark your calendar for the 2023 Midwest Transit Conference. Hosted at Westin Crown Center in Kansas City, this event brings forth a unique opportunity to share innovative ideas and best practices with a variety of top presentations, workshops, vendors and panel discussions from Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. This two day event will provide opportunities to meet with other transit professionals, stakeholders, elected and interested citizens from across the Midwest.

Register for the 2023 Midwest Transit Conference using the link below:

September 6 | September 7, 2023

Mark your calendar for the 2023 Tri-State Transit Conference. This year’s event will be hosted by the Vermont Public Transportation Association (VPTA) at the Killington Grand Resort and Conference Center in Killington, Vermont. This event occurs every other year, providing an interactive forum to discuss transit topics, share important updates, and visit and support industry vendors with ample networking opportunities.

Register for the 2023 Tri-State Transit Conference using the link below:

August 16 | August 18, 2023

Mark your calendar for the 2023 Biennial FTA State and Tribal Programs and Transit Partnerships Conference, held at the Washington Marriott Marquis in Washington D.C.. This event brings state departments of transportation, tribal transit providers, and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) together to discuss funding and initiatives for rural and tribal areas.

Register for free using the link below:

Contact Details

Matt Lange

matthew.lange@dot.gov

August 9 | August 11, 2023

Mark your calendar for the Community Transportation Association of America’s (CTAA) annual Small Urban Network (SUN) Conference. This year’s event will be taking place at the Courtyard Gulfport Beachfront in Gulfport, Mississippi. Network with chief executives and leaders of small-urban transit agencies, share ideas and solutions, and help shape CTAA policy strategy impacting small urban systems in a collegial, retreat-like setting.

Register for CTAA’S annual SUN Conference using the link below:

July 25 | July 27, 2023

Mark your calendar for the 2023 West Virginia Public Transit Association’s (WPTA) Annual Conference. This year’s event will be taking place at the Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, West Virginia. Join WPTA this summer and experience informative meetings, informal gatherings, and various opportunities for you to meet vendors and network with other members.

For more information on the upcoming West Virginia Public Transit Annual Conference use the link below:

July 8 | July 11, 2023

Mark your calendar for the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials’ (COMTO) 52nd National Meeting and Training Conference. This year’s event will be taking place at the Intercontinental in downtown Los Angeles. COMTO’s annual conference is open to all transportation professionals and helps bring together industry leaders across all modes of transportation for a mixture of learning, training, and networking.

Register for COMTO’S 2023 National Meeting and Training Conference using the link below:

Event Start Time: 1:00 pm ET

Event End Time: 2:30 pm ET

June 29, 2023

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is hosting a webinar on Creating a Local Workforce: Use of Local and Economic Hiring Provisions. This session will have representatives from the Department of Transportation and local jurisdictions speaking on the Local Hire Provisions outlined in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The session will highlight existing local hire programs in cities as well as workforce development and other tools that could be developed to create a local hire program.

Register for the DOT’s webinar on Creating a Local Workforce: Use of Local and Economic Hiring Provisions using the link below:

Event Start Time: 9:00 am ET

June 22, 2023

Join the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for this listening session designed to assist in gathering stakeholder input on key issues, including operator safety, passenger safety, accessibility, bus component safety, reduction of bus customization, and emerging technologies related to transit vehicles. FTA will also use this stakeholder session to define research to improve safety and access for bus riders with disabilities.

Materials for participants will be provided ahead of time. FTA is committed to providing equal access to this listening session for all participants. If you need interpreter services, alternative formats, and other accommodations, please include so in your registration or email Maria Roell at maria.roell@dot.gov with any requests.

Register for FTA’s Listening Session on Bus Compartment Redesign Program (BCP) and Bus of the Future using the link below:

Event Start Time: 2:00 pm ET

Event End Time: 3:15 pm ET

June 15, 2023

Agencies nationwide are facing challenges with finding and keeping transit drivers, or operators, and it goes without saying that these positions are essential to providing public transit. This webinar will provide strategies for the recruitment and hiring process that can increase your applicant pool.

Presenters:

• David Stephen, Senior Communications Specialist, International Transportation Learning Center/Transit Workforce Center
• Julia Castillo, Executive Director, HIRTA Public Transit

Register for National RTAP Successful Strategies for Hiring Rural and Tribal Transit Operators Webinar using the link below:

June 11 | June 14, 2023

Mark your calendar for the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) 2023 Rail Conference. This year’s conference will be taking place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. APTA’s Rail Conference is for all rail modes including urban, commuter, high-speed, and intercity and features sessions on technology, operations, maintenance, safety & security, planning, finance, capital projects, workforce development, and more.

Register for APTA’s  2023 Rail Conference using the link below:

June 5 | June 7, 2023

Mark your calendar for the 2023 Florida Transit Safety and Operations Network (FTSON) Summit Meeting. This year’s event will be taking place at the Embassy Suites-USF in Tampa.

Register for FTSON’s 2023 Summit Meeting using the link below:

May 23 | May 24, 2023

Mark your calendar for the Virginia Transit Association’s (VTA) 2023 Annual Conference and Expo. This year’s event will be taking place at the Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel.

Register for VTA’s 2023 Annual Conference and Expo using the link below:

May 21 | May 25, 2023

Mark your calendar for the Community Transportation Association of America’s (CTAA) 2023 Expo in Oklahoma City. This year’s event will be taking place at the Oklahoma City Convention Center.

Register for the CTAA’s 2023 Expo using the link below:

Event Start Time: 1:00 pm ET

Event End Time: 2:00 pm ET

May 3, 2023

Join Iyai for part 4 of its 2023 Transportation/Mobility Career Awareness Lunch and Learn series May 3, 1-2pm ET. This week’s webinar, co-sponsored with the International Transportation Learning Center/Transit Workforce Center (ITLC/TWC), features presenters at various stages of their transit careers discussing their work and their own career pathways and then engaging in an interactive discussion with the audience.

Event Start Time: 1:30 pm ET

May 2, 2023

TWC’s American Transit Training and Apprenticeship Innovators Network (ATTAIN) is meeting May 2, 2023 at 1:30pm to discuss bus operator apprenticeship! Hear short presentations from your transit peers across the country on their apprenticeship programs, and engage in an interactive discussion about how these programs are developed and work.

Members of ATTAIN and those interested in apprenticeship for bus operators are welcome to attend.

April 23 | April 26, 2023

Mark your calendar for the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) 2023 Mobility Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota . The conference addresses the priorities and challenges facing bus and paratransit systems, while exploring the changing environment in which systems operate in today’s mobility landscape.

For more information on APTA’s 2023 Mobility Conference use the link below:

April 14 | April 19, 2023

Mark your calendar for the 2023 North Carolina Public Transportation Association (NCPTA) Conference, Expo, Roadeo and Golf Tournament . This year’s events will be taking place at the Embassy Suites Concord, ZMax Dragway and Rocky River Golf Club.

Register for NCPTA’s 2023 Conference, Expo, Roadeo and Golf Tournament using the link below:

April 11 | April 15, 2023

Mark your calendar for the Texas Transit Association’s (TTA)  2023 Annual State Conference, Expo, and Roadeo! This five day event will be held in the beautiful city of Corpus Christi, Texas, serving as one of the largest public transit conferences in the nation. It’ll bring together transit professionals from the state of Texas and beyond.

For more information on TTA’s 2023 Annual State Conference, Expo, and Roadeo, use the link below:

Event Start Time: 1:00 pm ET

Event End Time: 2:30 pm ET

April 7 | April 7, 2023

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Transit Workforce Center (TWC) will co-host three listening sessions to gather feedback on FTA’s National Workforce Development Strategic Plan. The listening sessions will provide an opportunity for participants to learn about and comment on the goals and objectives of the strategic plan. The purpose of this plan is to support, strengthen, and help address the transit industry’s workforce development needs. Currently, the plan has five major goals:

1. Workforce Safety

2. Workforce Investment

3. Recruitment and Retention

4. Skills Development and Career Advancement

5. Workforce Metrics

Please register for one of the following three listening sessions here; additional details on the session format will be sent via email beforehand. All session times will occur in the Eastern Time zone:

• Tuesday, April 4, 2:00–3:30 pm

• Wednesday, April 5, 3:00–4:30 pm

• Friday, April 7, 1:00–2:30 pm

Individuals may also send comments directly to the Transit Workforce Center at twc@transportcenter.org or leave verbal comments at 1-855-888-NTWC (6892). Please note “Strategic Plan Comment” in the subject line of your email and, at the beginning of your phone message, the goal(s) your comment(s) addresses.

Event Start Time: 3:00 pm ET

Event End Time: 4:30 pm ET

April 5 | April 5, 2023

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Transit Workforce Center (TWC) will co-host three listening sessions to gather feedback on FTA’s National Workforce Development Strategic Plan. The listening sessions will provide an opportunity for participants to learn about and comment on the goals and objectives of the strategic plan. The purpose of this plan is to support, strengthen, and help address the transit industry’s workforce development needs. Currently, the plan has five major goals:

1. Workforce Safety

2. Workforce Investment

3. Recruitment and Retention

4. Skills Development and Career Advancement

5. Workforce Metrics

Please register for one of the following three listening sessions here; additional details on the session format will be sent via email beforehand. All session times will occur in the Eastern Time zone:

• Tuesday, April 4, 2:00–3:30 pm

• Wednesday, April 5, 3:00–4:30 pm

• Friday, April 7, 1:00–2:30 pm

Individuals may also send comments directly to the Transit Workforce Center at twc@transportcenter.org or leave verbal comments at 1-855-888-NTWC (6892). Please note “Strategic Plan Comment” in the subject line of your email and, at the beginning of your phone message, the goal(s) your comment(s) addresses.

Event Start Time: 2:00 pm ET

Event End Time: 3:30 pm ET

April 4 | April 4, 2023

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Transit Workforce Center (TWC) will co-host three listening sessions to gather feedback on FTA’s National Workforce Development Strategic Plan. The listening sessions will provide an opportunity for participants to learn about and comment on the goals and objectives of the strategic plan. The purpose of this plan is to support, strengthen, and help address the transit industry’s workforce development needs. Currently, the plan has five major goals:

1. Workforce Safety

2. Workforce Investment

3. Recruitment and Retention

4. Skills Development and Career Advancement

5. Workforce Metrics

Please register for one of the following three listening sessions here; additional details on the session format will be sent via email beforehand. All session times will occur in the Eastern Time zone:

• Tuesday, April 4, 2:00–3:30 pm

• Wednesday, April 5, 3:00–4:30 pm

• Friday, April 7, 1:00–2:30 pm

Individuals may also send comments directly to the Transit Workforce Center at twc@transportcenter.org or leave verbal comments at 1-855-888-NTWC (6892). Please note “Strategic Plan Comment” in the subject line of your email and, at the beginning of your phone message, the goal(s) your comment(s) addresses.

Event Start Time: 1:30 pm ET

Event End Time: 3:00 pm ET

March 28, 2023

TWC is convening a meeting of the American Transit Training and Apprenticeship Innovators Network (ATTAIN) focusing on bus maintenance apprenticeship. Hear short presentations from your transit peers across the country on their apprenticeship programs, and engage in an interactive discussion about how these programs are developed and work.

Members of ATTAIN and anyone interested in bus maintenance apprenticeship are welcome to attend.

Contact Details

Karitsa Holdzkom

kholdzkom@transportcenter.org

February 1 | February 3, 2023

The Transit Retreat will be focused on Transit leaders, Mobility Managers and Advocates from across the nation. Whether you are new to Transit and Mobility or a seasoned professional, this event is for you. Keeping this Retreat aimed at the Rural, Small Urban and Demand Response providers will maximize the attendance and allow for targeted information sharing. To ensure we remain true to a “Retreat” concept, we will limit attendance.  This isn’t your typical transit event.  Expect more targeted opportunities to engage your peers, national partners and vendors in a relaxed, scenic setting.

The future of networking and information sharing with Transit peers and Vendor interaction is not to walk through a loud, crowded Expo Hall with 5-10 minutes of face time. Transit leaders want the ability to have real conversations in a relaxed setting where time and attention can be provided. The Retreat will capitalize on this concept and integrate dedicated time for Transit Leaders, National partners and Vendors to interact in a retreat setting along with low-stress networking opportunities.

Contact Details

Tim Geibel, Executive Director

tgeibel@catabus.org

Event Start Time: 2:00 pm ET

Event End Time: 3:30 pm ET

January 18, 2023

Join JFF’s Center for Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to learn about how Registered Apprenticeship (RA) can be an effective strategy for building a diverse and highly skilled workforce. We will explore apprenticeship in the context of helping you achieve the goals of upcoming federal infrastructure investments and navigating emerging federal priorities. You will also hear directly from current DOT grantees about how they are using Registered Apprenticeship to build an equitable workforce.

This webinar is intended for transit agencies and operators. Other local and state Departments of Transportation, employers, community partners, and apprenticeship sponsors are welcome to attend if space permits.

Contact Details

Jobs for the Future (JFF)

www.jff.org

December 13 | December 14, 2022

Join us for Making Connections 2022: The National Transit Workforce Conference in Washington, D.C. December 13-14.

This conference brings together participants from urban, suburban, rural, and tribal public transportation and industry stakeholders in plenaries, workshops, networking, and ongoing dialogue.

Discussions and sessions at this year’s conference will include recruitment and retention, training, mentoring and apprenticeships, new technologies, preparing today’s and tomorrow’s workforce, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.

The conference is open to anyone committed to moving transportation workforce development forward, including labor and management representatives, frontline workers, trainers and mentors, community leaders, educators, non-profits, advocacy groups, and government representatives.

Registration, sponsorship and hotel information can be accessed here.

Contact Details

Amri Joyner

events@transportcenter.org

November 16 | November 18, 2022

Registration

October 9 | October 12, 2022

Seattle, WA

Registration

October 3 | October 5, 2022

Contact Details

Elle Decot

937.537.0625 | elle@chwadvisors.com

September 28 | September 29, 2022

September 28-29, 2022

Registration link

Contact Details

Mike Foley

mfoley@mopublictransit.org

Event Start Time: 1:30 pm ET

Event End Time: 3:00 pm ET

September 14, 2022

Registration

Join us for a meeting of ATTAIN committees: Rail/Signals/Traction Power and Facilities/Elevator-Escalator.
We will present background information on apprenticeship and case studies of successful programs across the country.

For more information, please contact twc@transportcenter.org

August 22 | August 26, 2022

Registration

Contact Details

NITCC

Email: conference@nitcc.org. Phone: 602.910.8367

August 21 | August 25, 2022

More information

August 17 | August 19, 2022

CTAA’s annual Small Urban Network (SUN) Conference – now heading into its eighth year – allows chief executives and leaders at small-urban transit agencies a chance to gather with their peers to network, share ideas and solutions and shape CTAA policy strategy impacting small urban systems in a collegial, retreat-like setting. Past SUN Conference attendees have noted they enjoy this event in particular due to its focused agenda and because nearly all its participants are their fellow transit managers and executives. After our past SUN Conferences in Denver, Asheville, Flagstaff,  Athens, Missoula, now Manchester continues our trend of bringing this event to small cities, where attendees can experience the examples and ideas of their peers in action.

Register here.

Event Start Time: 1:30 pm ET

Event End Time: 3:00 pm ET

July 13, 2022

Registration

Contact twc@transportcenter.org form more information.

Contact Details

Transit Workforce Center

twc@transportcenter.org

July 10 | July 13, 2022

Information and registration

Transportation Sessions

Contact Details

https://www.usagingconference.org/#Home-About-1

June 27 | June 29, 2022

Contact Details

Neil Rodriquez

nrodriguez@nationalrtap.org

Event Start Time: 3:00 pm ET

Event End Time: 4:15 pm ET

June 22, 2022

Topic:  Fundamentals of Mentoring

Description:

Mentor programs provide a powerful and effective tool for workforce development and retention. For maintenance occupations, mentors deliver hands-on training support, putting skills in diverse workplace contexts beyond the classroom. For bus operators, mentors provide guidance that addresses real world situations, building and expanding on basic training and creating ongoing support for each new operator. In every transit agency across all occupations, seasoned employees have stores of knowledge waiting to be shared. Without mentorship, this knowledge can be lost when workers retire or move on.

A well-structured mentorship program, designed in partnership with the workers, ensure this expertise is passed on. Strong mentorship programs also provide mentors with leadership opportunities and mentees with the skills and confidence they need to succeed, increasing expertise and morale throughout the organization. In this webinar, attendees will:

• Develop an understanding of the key elements of a successful mentorship program
• Hear from labor and management leaders at established transit mentor programs about the impact of mentorship programs in their agencies
• Learn about the skills used by effective mentors
• Listen to the experiences of current mentors and mentees.

This is the third in the Transit Workforce Center’s webinar series on strategic workforce development planning in transit.

Presenters:
Michael Hursh, General Manager, AC Transit
Stuart Bass, Principal, Progress Worx
Jamaine Gibson, Director of Apprenticeships and Workforce Development, Amalgamated Transit Union International
Dionna McCane, ATU Mentorship and Apprenticeship Coordinator, ATU Local 1070/IndyGo – Indianapolis, IN
Kevin Philpotts, Apprenticeship Coordinator, TWU 234/SEPTA – Philadelphia, PA
Anton Pierson, Mentor, ATU Local 1005/Metro Transit – Minneapolis, MN

Contact Details

Karitsa Holdzkom

kholdzkom@transportcenter.org

Event Start Time: 1:30 pm ET

Event End Time: 3:00 pm ET

June 7, 2022

Contact Details

Pat Greenfield

pgreenfield@transportcenter.org

June 5 | June 8, 2022

May 9 | May 14, 2022

CTAA’s EXPO is the premier annual training and networking event for community and public transportation professionals. Participants take part in essential learning and networking events. Speakers and sessions will keep attendees up to date with innovative technology, workforce development, communication strategies, funding, and regulations. The EXPO also features a trade show with all of the latest community transportation goods and services.

EXPO 2022 Home

March 30 | March 30, 2022

FTA will be hosting the following webinars to discuss the requirements of the funding opportunity and how to apply. Potential applicants are welcome to attend any of the webinars. FTA is committed to providing equal access to these sessions for all participants. If you need alternative formats, options, or services, please email ftalownobusnofo@dot.gov.

• All Applicants Webinar for FY 2022 Low-No & Bus Program Combined NOFO
  March 17, 2022; 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT
• Webinar for FY 2022 Low-No & Bus Program Combined NOFO with focus on Zero-Emission Fleet Transition Plans
  March 22, 2022; 2:00 – 3:30 PM EDT
• Urban Applicants Webinar for FY 2022 Low-No & Bus Program Combined NOFO
  March 23, 2022; 1:00 – 2:30 PM EDT
• Rural and Tribal Applicants Webinar for FY 2022 Low-No & Bus Program Combined NOFO
  March 30, 2022; 2:00 – 3:30 PM EDT

Please contact the Low-No/Bus grant program staff via e-mail or call Amy Volz, Office of Program Management, 202-366-7484. Applicants can also consult their FAQs.

Contact Details

Amy Volz

FTA Office of Program Management, 202-366-7484.

Event Start Time: 9:00 am ET

Event End Time: 12:00 pm ET

March 30 | April 1, 2022

Convening the Elements of High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail Advocacy.

APTA High-Speed Rail Conference

Contact Details

APTA

(202) 496-4324