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The Transit Workforce Center is pleased to host a curated collection of publications and other materials to assist stakeholders engaged in transit workforce development. The Resource Center includes case studies, training materials, research reports, and other materials of interest, including publications produced by federal government agencies, transit organizations, and independent research entities. Resources may be filtered by topic, resource type, and transit mode. This TWC blog post explains how to use the Resource Center.
We are continuing to update the Resource Center regularly. Please contact us via the Request Help menu option if you would like assistance using the Resource Center or are looking for resources on a particular topic. We also welcome suggestions of topics or specific resources to add.
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Training for Transportation Technicians: Which Delivery Methods Work Best?
This paper explores what is the most effective way to train transportation technicians. It proposes a blended approach combining classroom time with interactive hands-on demonstrations, followed by structured on-the-job training (OJT) and mentoring.
International Transportation Learning Center
TOPICS: Apprenticeship, Career Pathways, Mentorship, Training
Transit Career Stories
Drawn from the TWC Blog, this resource compiles Transit Career Stories to showcase workers’ career pathways and increasing transit career awareness.
Transit Workforce Center
LEARN MORE
Drawn from the TWC Blog and Pulse Newsletter, these Transit Career Stories showcase workers’ journeys and career pathways to help increase awareness of transit careers. Learn from these professionals and community leaders through their own telling of what they do, how they got there, and what makes their work exciting and rewarding.
From Bus Driver to Finance Manager - Jerry Garcia's Drive to Succeed
Elevating Insights – ATU Local 689 Executive Board Member and Former WMATA Elevator/Escalator Journeyworker Leah Anderson
OT Orozco – Showcasing the Role of People With Disabilities in Transit
Rich Diaz – Embracing the Power of Mentorship
Dionna McCane – Mentoring With Heart
Gwendolen Gibson – A Rail Mechanic Leading the Way
Unbreakable Bond – An Apprentice Mechanic With the Drive to Succeed
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Joint Workforce Investment Program
This case study examines the Joint Workforce Investment (JWI), established in 2006, which is a joint labor management partnership between the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265 (ATU). It includes discussion of three primary programs brought together under the JWI initiative: the Maintenance Career Ladders Training Project (MCLTP), New Operator/Mentor Pilot Project, and Health and Wellness Project.
ICF International
TOPICS: Hiring and Recruitment, Labor-Management Partnerships, Mentorship, Program Evaluation and ROI, Safety and Health, Training