News and Updates
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.
Read more...Transit Elevator/Escalator Consortium Gears Back-Up
Posted November 2014
Last Wednesday November 5, 2014 The Center convened members of the transit elevator/escalator training consortium via webinar to re-start work on the project in light of renewed commitment from FTA.
Read more...Signals Training Consortium Works on Courseware Development in Conjunction with SmartRail Conference
Posted November 2014
The Signals Training Consortium held its fourth full meeting last week, October 27-31, 2014, in Charlotte, NC The consortium brings together 20 public transportation agencies and their unions from across the country to create a standardized training program for signal maintainers.
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