Catalog of Transportation Education, Training, and Workforce Development Programs and Resources
July 2008

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DOT Wide Programs

DOT's Cooperative Education Program (Co-Op)

The Co-Op is supported by DOT to provide students an opportunity to obtain a paid work experience while attending school. Students are eligible if they are enrolled in a high school, technical or vocational school, two-year or four-year college or university, or graduate or professional school. Applicants to the program are required to be in good academic standing and enrolled in at least half-time academic course load. Benefits of this program include the opportunity to gain work experience related to their field of study, eligibility for non-competitive permanent employment with DOT, flexible work schedules, health insurance, and life insurance.

To get more information:
Students interested in this program should contact their specific school career planning or placement office and visit: http://careers.dot.gov/stu_coop.html

DOT's Transportation Career Residency Program

The Transportation Career Residency Program allows participants to "set their career in motion." Eligible participants are college graduates with at least a master's degree or higher level degree with an outstanding academic record, potential for professional development, interest in management and analysis of policies and programs, and a desire to work in the transportation industry. Selected participants go through a 24-month professional development "residency" that includes site visits and job rotations. Participants will gain a rewarding work experience that enhances their strategic, management, and technical skills. Benefits are paid vacations, sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, paid training, thrift savings plan, transportation subsidies, and flexible work schedules. Participants must be U.S. Citizens to be eligible.

To learn more about DOT's Transportation Career Residency Program:
Contact a program specialist by email at: career.residency@dot.gov
or by phone at: (202) 366-4088
or visit: http://careers.dot.gov/careerresprogram.htm

Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program

The PMF Program is supported by DOT and Managed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) of the Federal Government's Human Resource Agency. The PMF Program was established by an Executive Order in 1977 to attract outstanding men and women to the Federal service. The qualified applicants are to come from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths and have a clear interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs. Individuals with a master's, law, or doctoral-level degrees participate in a two-year Federal career developmental program and are given the opportunity to explore career opportunities in the Federal Government. By drawing graduate students from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, the PMF Program provides a continuing source of trained men and women to meet the future challenges of public service. This program is highly competitive and provides a valuable source for participants to gain management, analytical, and leadership skills. To be eligible to apply, an applicant must be a current student who is working toward the completion of his/her graduate degree requirements and must complete all graduate degree requirements during a specified time period.

To learn more about the PMF Program:
Contact a PMF Program specialist by email at: pmf@opm.gov
or by phone at: (202) 606-1040
or visit: https://www.pmf.opm.gov/

Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)

University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program

The UTC Program is managed by the DOT's Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA). The UTC Program was created in 1987 under the Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act, which established transportation centers in ten regions. Since 1987, the UTC Program was reauthorized three more times expanding the number and funding level of UTCs. The last act that reauthorized the UTC Program was the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) on August 10, 2005. SAFETEA-LU significantly expanded the number of centers from 33 to 60, each with a mission to advance the expertise and workforce for transportation disciplines through research, education, and technology transfer. UTCs are a vital source for students that provide educational and research opportunities, training, skill enhancement, workshops, seminars, conferences, summer employment and internship opportunities, and awareness in transportation careers.

To learn more about the UTC program:
Contact the specific UTC of interest by obtaining the UTC's contact information from: http://utc.dot.gov/utc_safetea-lu.html or visit: http://utc.dot.gov/

The Volpe National Transportation Systems Center Program

The Volpe National Transportation Systems Center is part of the DOT's Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA). The Volpe Center was established in 1970 by John A. Volpe, who was the second U.S. Secretary of Transportation. The goal of the Center is to provide leadership and help decision makers define problems and pursue solutions related to their critical transportation issues. The Center is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts where numerous outreach programs are conducted. These numerous outreach programs are listed below under the following categories: Volunteer Educational Outreach Programs, Volpe Center Employee Programs, and Volpe Center Work Opportunities.

• Volunteer Educational Outreach Programs

  • The Volpe TEAM (Tutoring, Educating, and Mentoring) Effort was established in 1992 and was designed to give Volpe employees, regional DOT employees, and contractors the opportunity to conduct volunteer activities and develop their mentoring skills. Activities conducted have been targeted to elementary schools, high schools, and adult education students. The programs allow for the opportunity to transfer technology and information, inform program recipients about transportation careers, and help to create a more diverse transportation workforce. Outreach programs conducted under the Volpe TEAM Effort are:

    • Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School Lunch Buddies Program where approximately 105 Volpe Center employees read to second and third grade students twice a month during lunch. Students benefit by gaining exposure to the transportation industry and developing a love for reading.

      To learn more about the Lunch Buddies Program:
      Contact Lynn Murray by email at: lynn.c.murray@volpe.dot.gov
      or by phone at: (617) 494-2224
      or visit: http://www.volpe.dot.gov/outreach/lunch.html

    • Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School Program is designed to introduce current transportation topics to Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School by establishing lectures, events, and tutoring. This program not only introduces students to transportation, but it also entices students to have a greater interest in all academic studies.

      To get more information:
      Contact Lynn Murray by email at: lynn.c.murray@volpe.dot.gov
      or by phone at: (617) 494-2224
      or visit: http://www.volpe.dot.gov/outreach/crlhs.html

    • Adult Basic Education/English as a Second Language ( Kendall Square Learning Project - KSLP) is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides classes in English as a Second Language (ESL) and basic life skills topics. These classes are provided at no cost to the students and are open to anyone. The KSLP is based in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA and is accessible by MBTA. Classes are held twice a week in the evening at facilities provided by U.S. Department of Transportation, Volpe Center, located at 55 Broadway, Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA 02142-1093.

      To get more information:
      Contact Olive Lesueur by email at: Olive.Lesueur@dot.gov
      or by phone at: (617) 494-2541
      or contact Russ Furtado by email at: Russell.Furtado@dot.gov
      or by phone at: (617) 494-2266
      or visit: http://www.volpe.dot.gov/outreach/kslp.html

• Volpe Center Employee Programs

  • In-house Mentoring Program was established in 2000 with the objectives of disseminating knowledge of the organizations leadership, ensuring ongoing knowledge transfer from senior staff to junior personnel, and creating more organization learning partnerships.

    To learn more about the In-house Mentoring Program:
    Contact Dilcy Garro by email at: Dilcy.Garro@dot.gov
    or by phone at: (617) 494-2453
    or visit: http://www.volpe.dot.gov/outreach/mentor.html

  • The Client-Sponsored Training User's Group (CTUG) provides a means for Volpe staff members to discuss important topics such as training techniques, training media, the World Wide Web, distance learning, and more. Meetings are held once a month in an informal manner with speakers from academia, Volpe colleagues, DOT colleagues, and the private sector.

    To get more information:
    Contact Olive Lesueur by email at: Olive.Lesueur@dot.gov
    or by phone at: (617) 494-2541
    or visit: http://www.volpe.dot.gov/ctug/index.html

  • Volpe Center Fellows Program is a professional development program that encourages professional development of Volpe employees by covering tuition and book expenses. In addition, the Volpe Center offers payment of travel expenses and other expenses for training and development events related to employees' professional fields. The Volpe Center also runs on-site seminars and training courses to keep current and expand employee competencies. The Volpe Center also provides Career Counseling Services to support employees in development needs and professional options.

    To learn more about the Volpe Center Fellows Program:
    Contact a program specialist by email at: volpefellows@volpe.dot.gov
    or visit: http://www.volpe.dot.gov/career/develop.html#fellow

• Volpe Center Work Opportunities

  • Student Career Experience Program allows for the hiring of undergraduate and graduate students seeking degrees in a variety of fields. The program is available year round providing paid Federal employment opportunities and benefits. Students are given the opportunity to obtain valuable work experience in their field of interest with flexible work schedules. Students selected may also be converted to permanent Federal employee positions upon graduation. Students must be U.S. Citizens to be eligible for this program.

    To learn more about the Student Career Experience Program:
    Contact Alfrida Coombs by email at: Alfrida.Coombs@dot.gov

  • John A. Volpe Internship Program establishes internship opportunities for graduate level students in the engineering, scientific, and social science disciplines. This program was initiated by Secretary of Transportation, Rodney E. Slater to recognize the contribution of John A. Volpe. Participants get the opportunity to work with experts in the field of transportation and gain valuable work experience for up to two years. Benefits include a plaque and letter of congratulations from the Secretary of Transportation, tuition assistance, paid work at the Volpe Center, reimbursement of travel and moving expenses, and a potential offer for permanent employment upon graduation. Graduate students must be U.S. Citizens to be eligible for this program.

    To learn more about the John A. Volpe Internship Program:
    Contact a program specialist by email at: recruiting@volpe.dot.gov
    or by phone at: (617) 494-2500
    or visit: http://www.volpe.dot.gov/career/intrnshp.html

To learn more about the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center Program:
Contact Lynn Murray by email at: lynn.c.murray@volpe.dot.gov
or by phone at: (617) 494-2224
or visit: http://www.volpe.dot.gov/

Transportation Safety Institute (TSI)

TSI, managed by the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), was established in 1971 to assist DOT modal administrations in their training requirements related to safety. This program has since expanded to provide national and international training to both public and private sectors in transit, aviation, pipeline, motor carrier, and highway safety; hazardous material safety; and risk management training, security, and environmental training. TSI is nationally recognized as an excellent training provider with a variety of customers. TSI is headquartered in Oklahoma City at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC). The MMAC building is a large training facility that contains all the necessary training support services, such as classrooms and audiovisual resources. Classrooms are complemented by state-of-the-art teaching equipment. Training can be conducted at both on-site and off-site locations at low cost. The training provided is customer focused and is developed with sponsor involvement. TSI's staff is highly experienced and works with skilled teachers and course developers to provide excellent job-related training. Participants in the TSI training can learn new skills and techniques specific to their field as well as gain the opportunity to obtain certificates.

To get more information:
Visit: http://www.tsi.dot.gov/ for different TSI connections that have more contact information specific to the topic of interest, such as Aviation Safety, Container Inspection, Hazardous Materials, Motor Carrier and Special Programs, National Traffic Safety, Operations Support, and Transit Safety and Security.

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) – Professional Capacity Building (PCB) Program

The DOT's ITS program is managed by the ITS Joint Program Office in the Research and Innovative Technologies Administration (RITA). The program was developed in 1991 under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) to develop research, operational testing, and implementation of ITS. The ITS program was reauthorized in 1998 by the Transportation Efficiency Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21). ITS's deployment program was then closed under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) in 2005, but funding was still provided for ITS research. Since then, the ITS program continues pursing research and development. The program also offers services such as technology transfer, training, and technical guidance. One program included in the ITS program is the:

• ITS Professional Capacity Building (PCB) Program which through its program partners, offers classroom courses, Web courses, certificate programs, training, technical assistance, Web seminars, peer exchanges, case studies, and reference materials for transportation officials, universities, research centers, students, and tomorrow's ITS workforce. The ITS PCB Program includes the following services:

  • Course Calendar that includes course information and schedule for classroom courses, blended courses, Web courses, seminars, workshops, and certificate programs related to ITS content.

    To get more information:
    Visit: http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/calendar.asp

  • ITS Curriculum that provides ITS Curriculum Level Descriptions along with corresponding courses.

    To get more information:
    Visit: http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/curriculum_descrip.asp

  • ITS Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Program which is provided by ITS PCB Program, U.S. DOT, and the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America). The ITS Peer-to-Peer Program is a technical assistance program aimed at public agency transportation officials to tap into the existing ITS knowledge, resources, and experiences with ITS.

    To learn more about the ITS Peer-to-Peer Program:
    Contact a program specialist by email at: p2p@volpe.dot.gov
    or by phone at: 1 888-700-PEER
    or visit: http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/res_peer.asp

  • Local ITS PCB programs that provide training and resources to meet regional needs.

    To get more information:
    Visit: http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/deliv_local.asp

  • T3/Webinars which provide training through quick and low cost interactive net conferences with an ITS Subject Matter Expert (SME). The SME presents material from a PowerPoint® slide presentation or Web tour for one hour to registered participants regardless of their locations. Participants follow along on their own computer and listen to the presentation by phone. The session is then followed by 30 minutes of question and answer. T3 Webinars are recorded and archived in the T3 Archives at: http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/res_t3_archive.asp

    To get more information:
    Visit: http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/res_t3.asp

  • Additional Educational Web sites which are provided for ITS professionals, university students, decision makers, and K-12 students.

    To get more information:
    Visit: http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/le_ew_sites.asp

  To learn more about the ITS PCB Program:
  Contact Ron Giguere by email at: ron.giguere@dot.gov
  or by phone at: (202) 366-2203
  or visit: http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/default.asp

To get more information about ITS:
Contact an ITS program specialist by email at: itshelp@volpe.dot.gov
or by the Toll-free "Help Line" at: (866) 367-7487
or visit: http://www.its.dot.gov/index.htm

Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

National Transit Institute (NTI)

NTI, funded by FTA, was established under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991. The institute—located at Rutgers University, the State University of New Jersey—develops, promotes, and delivers training and education to America's transit industry. NTI offers courses in a variety of disciplines including transit program management and compliance, management development, advanced technologies, multimodal transportation planning, workplace safety and security, and more. Courses are designed to allow maximum interaction and participation and incorporate hands-on practices when possible. NTI also offers certification courses, training workshops, and products, such as CD-ROM training, fact sheets, pocket guides, posters, reference guides, and videos.

To get more information:
Contact the NTI operator by phone at: (732) 932-1700
or visit: http://www.ntionline.com/

International Mass Transportation Program's (IMTP) Human Capacity Building Program

Authorized by the June 1998 Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), the FTA International Mass Transportation Program (IMTP) helps the U.S. transit industry to access international markets and furthers the improvement of U.S. transit by highlighting international innovations. The program consists of Trade Promotion, Technology Transfer, an International Public Transit Tenders List and a Human Capacity Building Program. To support Trade Promotion, IMTP partners with the transit industry to help build U.S. global trade competitiveness by organizing international business workshops, providing training on international commerce standards and regulations, producing resource guides on international business, and conducting trade missions with the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Transportation. IMTP's Technology Transfer efforts provide improved access to international databases and create a two-way flow of information between the United States and other countries. Aided by the International Public Transit Tenders List, FTA works to enhance America 's participation in the mainstream global transit marketplace by informing U.S. transit manufacturers and suppliers about contract opportunities overseas. IMTP's Human Capacity Building program organizes classroom instruction, practical training, technical exchange tours, and international workshops involving U.S. and foreign transit professionals with a particular focus on developing countries. On-the-job training at the U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters is also an element of this program.

To learn more about the IMTP Human Capacity Building Program:
Contact Rita Daguillard by email at: rita.daguillard@dot.gov
or by phone at: (202) 366-0955
or visit: http://www.fta.dot.gov/assistance/research_4491.html

Safety and Security Assistance

In the continuing effort of securing the Nation's transit infrastructure, the FTA has provided several direct assistance services to transit agencies through out the country. One service provided is FTA's security and safety Web site, which includes publications, newsletters, and statistical analyses on safety, security, emergency management, and more. Other services provided are technical assistance, regional forums, courses, training, conferences, training tools, guidelines and regulations, on-site readiness assessments, and grants for drills.

To get more information:
Visit the FTA's safety and security website at: http://transit-safety.volpe.dot.gov/

Environmental Management Systems (EMSs) Training and Assistance

FTA administered EMSs Training and Assistance for ten of its State and local grantees. The training was conducted by the Center for Organizational and Technological Advancement at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The program was established to assist transit agencies from across the country to develop and implement an EMS. The criteria for selecting transit agency participants were the organization's commitment to EMS implementation, environmental challenges and experiences, and geographical diversity. Selected agencies went through an eighteen month period where workshops, on-site technical support, electronic software, and consultation are provided to their employees. In addition, the selected agency was assisted in developing an EMS based on their specific requirements. The training and assistance were provided for both upper management and operational personnel. FTA is currently kicking-off a second round of EMS training and assistance to its State and local grantees.

To get more information:
Contact James Barr by email at: James.Barr@dot.gov
or by phone at: (202) 493-2633
or visit: http://www.fta.dot.gov/planning/environment/planning_environment_227.html

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Air Transportation Centers of Excellence (COE) Program

FAA's Centers of Excellence legislation was enacted by Congress in 1990 mandating public/private partnerships to conduct long- and short-term aviation related research, education and training. The COE Program provides a formal structure and strategy serving to advance and transfer new transportation technologies, knowledge, and skills while training a pool of professionals to serve the next generation of transportation experts. The FAA has competitively established eight Centers of Excellence throughout the United States to focus on major technologies critical to mission accomplishment and the FAA's long-term vision. More than 75 universities have formed flexible, multi-disciplinary teams with other government organizations and more than 200 industry affiliates to provide a coordinated research agenda and facilitate collaborative efforts throughout the aviation community. Over the past decade, COE members have provided more than $100M in matching funds. The Program currently reflects more than a $300M level of effort, has educated and trained more than 1,500 graduate students who have supported more than 3,000 aviation related research projects, and published related doctoral theses, articles, and reports. Additionally, FAA Centers of Excellence promote transportation related math, science, and engineering studies and conduct conferences, workshops, seminars, and technical reviews to disseminate information as mandated in the enabling legislation.

To learn more about the Centers of Excellence (COE) Program:
Contact Patricia Watts by email at: patricia.watts@faa.gov
or by phone at: (609) 485-5043
or visit: http://www.coe.faa.gov

Technical Operations Collegiate Training Initiative (TO-CTI)

TO-CTI, previously called the Airway Facilities Collegiate Training Initiative (AF-CTI), is administered by FAA. This initiative promotes the hiring of students for entry level positions in many fields, such as Airway Transportation Systems, Electronics Engineering, Environmental Protection Specialist, and more. To be eligible for this program, students must be attending an FAA approved college or trade school. Visit the Web site shown below to identify FAA approved colleges or trade schools. Participants are expected to advance in their careers in automation and learn more about the various aspects of this field.

To get more information:
Contact the approved TO-CTI institution of interest by obtaining the institution's contact information from the following Web site: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ahr/jobs_careers/...

Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI)

AT-CTI is administered by FAA and helps provide training to students interested in becoming Air Traffic Control Specialists (ATCSs). Students must be U.S. Citizens, enrolled in an AT-CTI approved school, provide an official school recommendation, and successfully complete the FAA approved AT-CTI program. The Web site shown below contains more information on the qualification process. Participants of this program are given exceptional training related to air traffic systems. This program helps students establish the beginning of a worthwhile career as an ATCS.

To get more information:
Contact the approved AT-CTI school of interest by obtaining the school's contact information from the following Web site:
http://www.faa.gov/jobs/job%5Fopportunities/airtraffic%5Fcontrollers/

Summer Employment Program

The Summer Employment Program is administered by the FAA to attract talented students to become a part of the FAA workforce. Students must be at least sixteen years old and a U.S. Citizen. High school students are required to submit a copy of their class schedule and college students should submit a copy of their résumé and a copy of their academic transcript. This program provides students a positive learning and work experience during the summer period.

To learn more about the Summer Employment Program:
Contact a local servicing Human Resource Management Division (HRMD) by obtaining the contact information from the following Web site: www.faa.gov/ahr/divisions.cfm

FAA Student Intern Program (FASIP)

FASIP is administered by FAA and provides work experience opportunities for high school students, vocational and technical school students, and undergraduate and graduate students. Eligible students must be at least sixteen years old and must have a minimum of a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA). Other eligibility requirements can be obtained from the Web site provided below. Students participating in this program are given the opportunity to obtain work experience that is directly related to their educational program and career goals. Participants may be required to work full-time or part-time during all times of the year.

To learn more about FASIP:
Contact a local servicing Human Resource Management Division (HRMD) by obtaining the contact information from the following Web site: www.faa.gov/ahr/divisions.cfm

Office of Secretary of Transportation (OST)

Office of the General Counsel, Volunteer Legal Internships

Under the OST, the Office of the General Counsel offers unpaid legal internship opportunities year-round to law students in several of its offices. The internship positions may be with or without academic credit. Volunteer Legal Internships are offered in the following offices:

• Office of International Law

  To get more information:
  Contact Joseph Brooks by email at: Joe.Brooks@dot.gov
  or by phone at: (202) 366-2972
  or visit: http://www.dot.gov/ost/ogc/org/interns.html

• Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings

  To get more information:
  Contact Lisa Swafford-Brooks by email at: lisa.swaffordbrooks@dot.gov
  or by phone at: (202) 366-9342
  or visit: http://www.dot.gov/ost/ogc/org/interns.html

• Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution

  To get more information:
  Contact a representative from the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution by phone at: (202) 385-CADR
  or visit: http://www.dot.gov/ost/ogc/org/interns.html

• Office of Environmental, Civil Rights, and General Law

  To get more information:
  Contact James Dann by email at: James.Dann@dot.gov
  or by phone at: (202) 366-9154
  or visit: http://www.dot.gov/ost/ogc/org/general/index.html

• Litigation Office

  To get more information:
  Contact Dale Andrews by email at: Dale.Andrews@dot.gov
  or by phone at: (202) 366-4731
  or visit: http://www.dot.gov/ost/ogc/org/litigation/index.html

• Legislation Office

  To get more information:
  Contact Jane DeCell by email at: Jane.DeCell@dot.gov
  or by phone at: (202) 366-4687
  or visit: http://www.dot.gov/ost/ogc/org/legislation/index.html

• Office of Regulation and Enforcement

  To get more information:
  Contact Robert Ashby by email at: Robert.Ashby@dot.gov
  or by phone at: (202) 366-4723
  or visit: http://regs.dot.gov/

To get more information:
Contact Gretchen Taylor by email at: Gretchen.Taylor@dot.gov
or by phone at: (202) 366-9147
or visit: http://www.dot.gov/ost/ogc/org/interns.html

Office of Hearings, Volunteer Legal Internships

Under the OST, the Office of Hearings offers year round internship opportunities for law students that have completed at least one year of law school. Selected students are given the opportunity to work closely with individual OST judges, gain valuable work experience, and have flexible work schedules. The internship positions may be with or without academic credit. To apply, students are required to submit a résumé, grade transcript, and a writing sample.

To get more information:
Contact Honorable Ronnie A. Yoder by email at: Ronnie.Yoder@dot.gov
or by phone at: (202) 366-2137
or visit: http://www.dot.gov/ost/hearings/Volunteer_Legal_Internships/volunteer_legal_internships.html

Honors Attorney Program

The Honors Attorney Program is administered by the Office of the General Counsel under OST. This program provides Law graduates the opportunity to learn about the Department's diverse law practice. This program begins in even numbered years and lasts for two years. To be eligible, individuals must be Law school graduates or have completed a judicial clerkship before the next program period begins. Selected participants rotate every four months to different Chief Counsel offices to obtain new assignments and gain exposure to the spectrum of legal fields. Honors Attorneys may do rotations in the Office of the General Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of the Inspector General, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. In addition, participants make on site trips and have lunch meetings weekly to gain exposure to the different aspects of the transportation community. Upon completion of one year, participants are eligible to become permanent employees. Benefits of the program include transit benefits, annual and sick leave, health insurance, thrift savings plan, special discounts, and Federal Employees Retirement System. Law graduates do not have to be U.S. Citizens to be eligible for this program.

To learn more about the Honors Attorney Program:
Contact Jennifer Thibodeau by email at: honors.attorney@dot.gov
or by phone at: (202) 366-2972
or visit: http://www.dot.gov/ost/ogc/HONORS

DOT Joint Programs

Transportation Planning Capacity Building (TPCB) Program

The Transportation Planning Capacity Building Program (TPCB) is designed to help decision-makers, transportation officials, and staff resolve the increasingly complex issues they face when addressing the transportation needs of their areas. This comprehensive program for training, technical assistance, and support is targeted to State, local, regional, and tribal governments, transit operators, and community leaders. The TPCB program is a collaborative effort between the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and a number of other organizations. Broadly speaking, it exists to help State and local transportation staff meet their complex political, social, economic, and environmental demands. On a practical level, the TPCB program provides information, training, and technical assistance to help transportation officials create plans and programs that respond to the needs of the many users of their local transportation systems.

To learn more about the TPCB program:
Contact Kimberly Goins by email at: Kimberly.Goins@dot.gov
or by phone at: (202) 366-8522
or visit: http://www.planning.dot.gov

Travel Model Improvement Program (TMIP)

TMIP provides numerous services focused on improving traffic analysis and travel modeling techniques to support planning agencies. Services provided include seminars and training on a variety of transportation planning analysis topics, such as data collection and analysis methods, land use forecasting, travel demand forecasting, and mobile source emission estimation. TMIP also provides an email list and information clearinghouse for travel forecasters and a mentoring program for new modelers. Visit http://tmip.fhwa.dot.gov/conf_courses/ for information on courses and training services.

To learn more about TMIP:
Contact Sarah Sun by email at: Sarah.Sun@dot.gov
or by phone at: (202) 493-0071
or refer to: http://tmip.fhwa.dot.gov/contacts/ for other available contact listings
or visit: http://tmip.fhwa.dot.gov/ for further information on TMIP and TMIP activities