Catalog of Transportation Education, Training, and Workforce Development Programs and Resources August 2010

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/

Intermodal Public Transportation Program’s (IPTP) Human Capacity Building Program
Authorized by the June 1998 Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), the FTA International Public Transportation Program (IPTP) 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.

The IPTP coordinates capacity building programs for U.S. transit professionals to learn from international transit agencies that are world leaders in areas relevant to U.S. transit operations such as bus rapid transit, fare collection, public private partnerships, and safety and security. The FTA also collaborates with the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the Transportation Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) International Transit Studies Program (ITSP) on their capacity building programs.

• Capacity Building for Foreign Transit Professionals - The IPTP plans and develops capacity building programs for foreign transit professionals who seek to learn more about U.S. innovations and best practices. As appropriate, participants take part in classroom instruction, teleconferences, practical training, and site visits drawing upon the resources and expertise of the public and private sectors.

To learn more about the IPTP 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 throughout 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, onsite readiness assessments, and grants for drills.

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

Transportation Planning Capacity Building Program (TPCB)
Jointly administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA), with assistance from the U.S. DOT's Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, TPCB products and services provide information, training, and technical assistance to the transportation professionals responsible for planning for the capital, operating, and maintenance needs of our Nation's surface transportation system.

To get more information, visit the Transportation Planning Capacity Building Program at:
http://www.planning.dot.gov/about.asp

Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)
The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) provides training and certification for transit staff working in community transportation. Many courses are offered onsite at different organizations, designed to meet specific needs.

To get more information, visit the Community Transportation Association of America at:
http://www.ctaa.org/

Environmental Management Systems (EMSs) Training and Assistance
FTA administers EMSs Training and Assistance for ten of its State and local grantees. The training is conducted by the Center for Organizational and Technological Advancement at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). 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, onsite 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 beginning third round of EMS training and assistance to its State and local grantees.

To get more information:
Contact Antoinette Quagliata by email at: antoinette.quagliata@dot.gov
or by phone at: (202) 366-4265
or visit: http://www.fta.dot.gov/planning/environment/planning_environment_227.html

Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP)
National RTAP is a program of the Federal Transit Administration dedicated to creating rural transit solutions through technical assistance, partner collaboration, and free training and other transit industry products. The National RTAP resource center is a community that is both physical and virtual. The physical library is housed in Waltham, MA and contains more than 2 decades of National RTAP training modules, best practice briefs, reports, brochures, and primers. The virtual resource center houses partner materials, videos, training workbooks, and reports; all available online. It is a one-stop shop for rural transit operators looking for resources. The RTAP develops and distributes free training materials, provides technical assistance, and conducts research with the goal of improved mobility for Americans living in communities with populations under 50,000.

For further information on the RTAP program, visit: http://www.nationalrtap.org/

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.faa.gov/go/coe

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/student_programs/collegiate_training/tech_ops/

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 about the ATCS program and an AT-CTI school of interest
Visit: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ahr/jobs_careers/occupations/atc/at-cti/

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 16 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:
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ahr/jobs_careers/student_programs

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 3.0 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:
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ahr/jobs_careers/student_programs/year_round/

Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Intern Program
Gain work experience as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. You must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative Grade Point Average. The Intern program provides weekly stipend plus the cost of travel, special orientations, workshops, field trips, and counseling. Internships are available throughout the year—spring (January to May — 15 weeks), summer (June to August — 10 weeks), and fall (August to December — 15 weeks). Students may earn academic credit for their participation in an internship during their internship.

To learn more about the program:
Contact Lawrence President by email at: lawrence.president@faa.dot.gov
or by phone at (202) 493-5185
or contact Mai Nguyen by email at: mai.nguyen@faa.dot.gov
or by phone at (202) 267-7666
or visit: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ahr/jobs_careers/student_programs/year_round/

FAA Academy
The FAA Academy provides technical and managerial training and development for our workforce and the aviation community. Since courses have different admissions criteria, prospective participants are admitted on a course-by-course basis. Certain courses may not be open to the general public, but many courses are available to other government agencies, industry, and international civil aviation authorities.

In addition to training FAA and non-FAA personnel in the United States, the Academy has trained international participants from 172 countries. Many of the World's leaders in civil aviation are alumni of the FAA Academy. The continued educational and professional interactions have led to mutual understanding and respect.

For additional information on the FAA Academy visit:
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/arc/programs/academy/

Maritime Administration (MARAD)

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) plays an important role in educating many members of the public about the maritime industry, in addition to the training and education of mariners. MARAD is active in promoting awareness of the maritime industry to school students, teachers, and the general public. MARAD operates the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York, one of five Federal service academies. The Maritime Administration also provides training vessels and other support to six State maritime academies, which are located in Texas, California, New York, Michigan, Maine, and Massachusetts. These academies provide 4-year undergraduate programs, and graduates are employed as licensed mariners and in shoreside occupations such as shipyard management and transportation logistics. MARAD also supports continuing education for current mariners. Guidelines and curricula have been developed for security training for a variety of people who work around ports and ships. Details about that training may be found in this section of the site.

To learn more about the Maritime Administration educational programs:
Contact MARAD by phone at: 1-800-996-2723
or visit: http://www.marad.dot.gov/education_landing_page/education_landing_page.htm

Global Maritime and Transportation School (GMATS)
Global Maritime and Transportation School (GMATS) is a world leader in professional Maritime and Intermodal Transportation Education and Training, offering more than 140 professional education and training programs. In addition, GMATS specializes in developing customized education and training programs that meet the specific needs of transportation organizations. GMATS transportation courses have been certified by The Certified Claims Professional Accreditation Council (CCPAC), an organization for Marine Insurance professionals.

The courses that are certified are:
1. Cargo Security Management - Supply Chain Integrity — Basic Course
2. Maritime Anti Terrorism and Crisis Management in Transportation
3. Business Logistics Management
4. Fundamentals of Chartering and Brokerage / Advanced Bulk Commodities Workshop
5. Intermodal Freight Transportation
6. Introduction to the Maritime Industry
7. Strategic Intermodal Transportation
8. Port and Terminal Operations

Participants in these courses can submit these training programs for credits toward their professional designation certification each year.

The GMATS Divisions include Nautical Science; Marine Engineering; Transportation; Logistics and Management; and Research and Special Projects.

For more information about the GMATS visit: http://gmats.usmma.edu/

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA)
The Academy is located in Kings Point, New York, on Long Island's north shore. The Academy is a national institution, operated by the Maritime Administration. The Academy offers a 4-year program centered on a regimental system that instills in its students the traits of leadership, discipline, and dedication required for a career that typically may include service at sea, maritime employment ashore, and serving as a commissioned officer in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces.

The mission of the USMMA is to educate and graduate professional officers and leaders who are dedicated to serving the economic and defense interests of the United States in the Armed Forces and Merchant Marine, and who will contribute to an intermodal transportation system that effectively ties America together. The purpose of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy is to ensure that such people are available to the Nation as shipboard officers and as leaders in the transportation field who will meet the challenges of the present and the future. A ship at sea does not operate in a vacuum. This industry includes companies which own and manage the vessels; ports and terminals where cargo is handled; yards for ship repair; services like marine insurance underwriters, ship chartering firms, admiralty lawyers, engineering and research companies; and increasingly today, intermodal systems of trucks and railroads to distribute goods around the country.

For more information about the USMMA visit: http://www.usmma.edu/default.asp

Maritime Universities, Schools, and Training Facilities
The MARAD hosts a global listing of maritime universities, schools, and training facilities focusing on careers in the marine industry. These institutions will prepare students for a career in the Merchant Marine, Marine, Navy, Coast Guard, and Oceanography.

For more information about maritime educational facilities
Visit: http://users.hal-pc.org/~nugent/school.html

Great Lakes Fire Training School (GLFTS)
Students at GLFTS apply classroom training in extinguishing live fires in a realistic ship-like structure. Topics of this 5-day course include: chemistry of fire, fire prevention, portable and fixed extinguishers, self-contained breathing apparatus, organizing fire response teams, firefighting safety fire control planning and procedures, and hands-on firefighting evolutions under live-fire conditions.

For more information about the GLFTS program:
Email: GLFireschool@dot.gov
or visit: http://www.marad.dot.gov/about_us_landing_page/gateway_offices/fire_training_center/fire_training_center.htm

Transportation Safety Institute — Traffic Safety Training
The safety of our Nation's highways is dependent upon the efficiency and effectiveness of the efforts of the entire highway safety community. In order to enable these professionals to maximize the impact of their effort to reduce motor vehicle crashes and the results of these crashes, NHTSA provides training programs through the Transportation Safety Institute. These training courses enable Federal, State, and local highway safety professionals to perform at state-of-the-art levels in the planning, managing, and evaluation of traffic safety programs. Training programs cover a vast array of timely issues including enforcement, legislation, partnerships, deterrence, occupant protection, impaired driving, motorcycle, and speed with emphasis on research and best practices. Training customers are NHTSA staff, State Highway Safety Office personnel, highway/traffic safety practitioners/stakeholders, and enforcement/justice services.

Courses offered include the following:

• Data Analysis and Evaluation
• Highway Safety Program Management
• Impaired Driving
• Instructor Development Training Program
• Managing Federal Finances and Tracking Grants
• Motorcycle Safety Program Coordination
• Occupant Protection
• Safe Communities
• Speed 101
• Management Review
• Program Development
  

Traffic Injury Control Core Competencies
In 2005, the NHTSA Office of Traffic Injury Control (TIC) established a Workforce Development Initiative Team to clearly define the core competencies (knowledge and skills) and staff development opportunities necessary to attract and maintain a knowledgeable, capable workforce. As a result of this endeavor, TIC has developed a core competency program to provide staff with a variety of staff development opportunities designed to increase their skills in five core competency areas—program administration, communications, management, research and evaluation, and technical leadership.

For further information on the TIC program:
Contact Chuck Rombro by email at: chuck.rombro@dot.gov
or by phone at: (202) 366-1855

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Internship Partnership
NHTSA prioritizes the recruitment of a diverse workforce and celebrates the accomplishments of young engineers and future engineers. Internships are available each year through programs with local universities and high schools. A partnership with the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers brought six different engineering students from around the country to summer internships with NHTSA over the past 2 years.

For further information on the SHPE Internship Partnership program:
Contact Kristin Kingsley by email at: kristin.kingsley@dot.gov
or by phone at: (202) 366-5729

Johns Hopkins Center (JHC) for Injury Research and Policy Summer Institute
Johns Hopkins University offers a 1-week summer course on the Principles & Practice of Injury Prevention and Control.The course covers topics such as epidemiology, intervention design, evaluation, policy, and dissemination.It is not focused solely on motor vehicle injuries, but covers all injuries.NHTSA staff has commonly participated in this program. For program staff, it provides an overview of the general principles of injury prevention, as well as insight into designing and evaluating interventions.For research office staff, the course provides a different perspective on intervention development, from a public health rather than a psychology point of view.

For further information on the JHC program:
Contact Maria Vegega by email at: maria.vegega@dot.gov
or by phone at: (202) 366-2668

FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)
NHTSA is a proud participant in the FIRST Robotics competition, which encourages high school students to pursue science and engineering through the challenge of competition. Students learn both engineering and life skills working as a team to build a robot to compete at both the local and national level. NHTSA has mentored several DC-area high schools in the last 3 years.

For further information on the FRC program:
Contact Kristin Kingsley by email at: kristin.kingsley@dot.gov
or by phone at: (202) 366-5729

Training Café Strategic Knowledge Management
The newly created Training Café is a very important component of the agency’s strategic knowledge management initiative. This forum was created to capture and transfer the invaluable knowledge of subject matter experts — who are both internal and external to the agency, by providing a vehicle to encourage the transfer of institutionalized knowledge, information, and relevant organizational processes and procedures to experienced and/or less experienced employees, including interns. The program’s format is simulated in a relaxed café environment, encouraging employee engagement, knowledge sharing, and social networking opportunities.

Topical Information Program Sessions (TIPS)
Topical Informational Program Sessions are human resources management mini informational briefings, designed to mostly target newly appointed, as well as seasoned supervisors and managers who are seeking an in-depth understanding of an HRM topic, process, and/or procedure such as staffing and hiring reform, position description construction, time and attendance data gathering, and human capital and training operations to name a few. TIPS are planned with the agency’s leadership in mind, who are looking for informative, enriching, interactive professional developmental activities, but typically due to time restraints, has limited amount of time to attend a full blown 1 or multi-day workshop. These compacted sessions are scheduled in no more than 1 or 2 hour increments, but they provide a powerhouse of information and knowledge. TIPS was recently cited as a human capital development best practice by the Training Officer Consortium (TOC), a nonprofit organization of Federal trainers and other professionals from industry and academy who are interested in contributing to the knowledge and practice of human resources and training.

For information pertaining to NHTSA OHR programs:
Contact Nadra Milan-Dunbar by email at: nadra.milan-dunbar@dot.gov.
or by phone at: (202) 366-2613

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations (FMCSA)

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) National Training Center (NTC) serves as the national focal point for the development and delivery of motor carrier safety training to enhance the capabilities of participating Federal, State, and local government officials. The NTC provides training programs on commercial vehicle and driver inspection, hazardous cargo inspections, drug interdiction, intelligent transportation systems, regulatory compliance and enforcement, highway safety, education and outreach, and program management and support. This training is crucial to ensuring that highly skilled law enforcement and commercial motor vehicle professionals are prepared to protect the public by reducing the frequency and the severity of crashes and hazardous materials incidents. The NTC provides a series of diverse courses which train more than 12,000 individuals annually, advocate for training standardization, and quickly develop training for Federal and State personnel when significant rulemaking changes to safety practices are implemented.

Professional and career development training is another NTC responsibility to improve FMCSA employees’ skills and abilities for the benefit of FMCSA in areas such as leadership and other job-related skills. The NTC Professional and Leadership Development Program provides a wide variety of resources for employees to prepare for future learning and growth. A new set of formalized programs have been developed after assessing the best practices in leadership development, curriculum, programs, and processes currently available within FMCSA, DOT, and other governmental and non-governmental providers.

For further information on the FMCSA NTC program:
Contact by email: MCNTCOffical@dot.gov
or phone at: (703) 235-0501
or visit: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ntc

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 Dayton Lehman by email at: dayton.lehman@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 Fern Kaufman by email at: fern.kaufman@dot.gov
  or by phone at (202) 366-8067
  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) 366-9155
  or visit: http://www.dot.gov/ost/ogc/org/general/index.html
  
  
• Office of Litigation
  
  To get more information:
  Contact Mary F. Whithum by email at: mary.whithum@dot.gov
  or by phone at: (202) 366-4731
  or visit: http://www.dot.gov/ost/ogc/org/interns.html
  
  
• Office of Legislation
  
  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 general information:
Contact Mary Kay Langan-Feirson by email at: marykay.langan-feirson@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 2 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) 366-9188
or visit: http://www.dot.gov/ost/ogc/HONORS

Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)
The mission of OSDBU at DOT is to ensure that the small and disadvantaged business policies and goals of the Secretary of Transportation are developed and implemented in a fair, efficient and effective manner to serve small and disadvantaged businesses throughout the country.

• Small Business Transportation Resource Center Program
  The Regional Partnerships Division of OSDBU, through the small Business Transportation Resource Center (SBTRC) program, allows OSDBU to partner with local organizations to offer a comprehensive delivery system of business training, technical assistance, and dissemination of information, targeted towards small business transportation enterprises in their regions. The national SBTRC program utilizes Cooperative Agreements with chambers of commerce, trade associations, educational institutions, and business centered community based organizations to establish SBTRCs to provide business training, technical assistance, and information to DOT grantees and recipients, prime contractors, and subcontractors.
  
  For further information on the program:
  Contact Arthur D. Jackson by email at: art.jackson@dot.gov
  or by phone at: 1-866-928-6289
  or visit http://www.osdbu.dot.gov/regional/index.cfm
  
  
• Entrepreneurial Training Women and Girls Internship Program
  On September 21, 2009, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood announced the "Pilot Entrepreneurial Training and Technical Assistance Women and Girls Program," a partnership with Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, U.S.DOT, and the White House, created to encourage girls to pursue careers in science, engineering, and technology and help women enter the field of transportation. The program is part of a broader effort led by the White House to ensure that Federal programs and policies take into account the distinct needs and concerns of women and girls.
  
  Based on the successful pilot program with Spelman College Secretary LaHood announced on July 26, 2010, the expansion of the internship program to encourage more young women to pursue careers in transportation. The program has now expanded nationally, enabling young women from colleges and universities across the country to participate. It will be administered through the Department’s 11 Small Business Transportation Resource Centers. These Centers, spread throughout the Nation, provide resources, technical assistance, and outreach to all 50 States and U.S. territories. Each Center will be responsible for placing qualified female college students in transportation related internships in its region.
  
  To learn more about the Women and Girls program:
  Contact Edward Cafiero by email at: edward.cafiero.ctr@dot.gov
  or by phone at (202) 493-0347
  or visit: http://osdbu.dot.gov/WG/

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. The Transportation Planning Capacity Building (TPCB) Program promotes training in a broad range of transportation planning subjects. 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 and Federal Highway Administration, 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/resources for information on TMIP resources.

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/contact_us/staff.htm for other available contact listings
or visit: http://tmip.fhwa.dot.gov/ for further information on TMIP and TMIP activities

Professional Organizations/Associations Programs

American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

ARTBA is a national federation of private firms, public agencies and associations that was established in 1902. With its headquarters located in Washington, D.C., ARTBA’s primary goal is to aggressively and progressively advocate Federal investment to continue in the development of the Nation’s transportation infrastructure. ARTBA was founded by Horatio Earle, President of the League of American Wheelmen, who promoted an association of road builders in 1901. This resulted in the establishment of the first road builders association called the American Road Makers (ARM) in 1902. It was later renamed the American Road Builders Association (ARBA) in 1910 and again renamed ARTBA in 1977. With ARTBA’s rich history, it has established itself as an effective organization supporting and promoting investment in the Nation’s transportation system. As a result, ARTBA has established many programs and services to help in promoting transportation. These programs and services are listed below.

• ARTBA’s Transportation Construction Safety Program provides numerous resources to assist the transportation construction industry with their safety needs. ARTBA develops and presents course materials and offers many training programs free of charge with grants from Federal agencies.
  
  To learn more about the Transportation Construction Safety Program:
  Contact Jerry Teeler by email at: jteeler@artba.org
  or by phone at: (202) 289-4434 x503
  or visit: http://www.artba.org/safety/training--professional-development/

• ARTBA’s Safety Training and Audits provides training to professionals in transportation construction in a variety of safety topics such as managing safety for profitability, safety benchmarking, conducting internal safety audits, crisis management, overview on the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Temporary Traffic Control, and night-time construction challenges. Training is provided by leading industry safety experts in one location and also includes onsite visits to network with key officials at Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
  
  To get more information:
  Contact Jerry Teeler by email at jteeler@artba.org
  or by phone at (202) 289-4434 x 503
  or visit: http://www.artba.org/safety/training--professional-development/
  
  
• Safety Management Professional Development Section (PDS) is designed to connect safety professionals in the transportation construction industry and assist in sharing information and best practices. Under PDS, ARTBA offers numerous beneficial services to transportation construction safety professionals, including the Safety Management Listserv—a group e-mail discussion service that gives transportation construction industry safety professionals the chance to network and share best practices, techniques, and suggestions. Another service is the national safety awards program that recognizes public and private transportation construction organizations, which have achieved outstanding safety performance. Other services include informative educational seminars, award winning training materials, Transportation Builder® magazine, discounts on training, and more.
  
  To get more information:
  Contact Brad Sant by email at: bsant@artba.org
  or by phone at: (202) 289-4434 x309
  or visit http://www.artba.org/safety/committees--advisory-councils/
  
  
• It’s Our Future! ™ Campaign is a communication and workforce development initiative to enhance the transportation industry’s image. One of many components of the “It’s Our Future!”™ Campaign is the workforce development component aimed at establishing transportation organizations as the first choice of employment opportunities for the Nation’s talented graduating students. For this component of the campaign, ARTBA continues to direct efforts at advertising an on-going industry image campaign to college students by using on-campus sources and the Internet. Other efforts include Web-based tool kits that help professional organizations customize materials useful for job fairs, outreach to high school and college career counselors, and media relations programs that ensure transportation design and construction are included as desirable job markets in new stories, annual reports, and listings.
  
  To get more information:
  Contact Jeff Solsby by email at: jsolsby@artba.org
  or by phone at: (202) 289-4434 x 105
  or visit: http://www.artba.org/about/transportation-development-foundation/its-our-future/
  
  
• On Demand Webinars
  On-Demand & Online Sessions Provide Industry Executives with Latest Market Intelligence & Professional Training Skills. Courses are wide ranging and have included topics related to work zone safety, contractor risk, dispute resolution, risk management, environmental legal issues, communications, legislative issues and pedestrian safety.
  
  To get more information:
  Contact Jim Colleton by email at: jcolleton@artba.org
  or by phone at: (202) 289-4434 x 301
  or visit: http://www.artba.org/news--events/artba-webinars/
  
  
• Transportation Builder Institute (TBI) provides custom professional development programs for the transportation construction industry through management academies and training programs. Academies and programs included are the Management Crucible™, Project Management Academies, P3® Scheduling Academy, Safety Supervisors Advancement Academy, and Safety Academy.
  
  
  • TBI’s Management Crucible™ is a training academy located in Washington, D.C. for transportation construction executives, managers, and senior engineers that focuses on Finance and Accounting, Business Operations, Management and Leadership, Planning, and Strategy. The academy costs $2,995 and is built specifically for transportation construction managers and executives who are looking to gain a beneficial education that will help to excel themselves as business leaders. Participants will also earn 36 Professional Development Hours from completing the course.
    
    To get more information:
    Contact Laura Spitz by email at: lspitz@artba.org
    or by phone at: (202) 289-4434 x 304
    or visit: http://www.artba.org/about/transportation-development-foundation/transportation-builder-institute/management-crucible/
    
    
  • TBI’s Project Management Academies provide opportunities for industry project managers to learn practical management theory and principles. This program features the Foundation Project Management Academy intended for new project managers with less than 3 years experience. The program also features the Advanced Project Management Academy for experienced professionals with three or more years of experience wanting to improve their management skills. Participants will also earn 36 Professional Development Hours from completing the course.
    
    To get more information:
    Contact Laura Spitz by email at: lspitz@artba.org
    or by phone at: (202) 289-4434 x 304
    or visit: http://www.artba.org/about/transportation-development-foundation/transportation-builder-institute/project-management-academy/
    
    
  • TBI’s P3® Scheduling Academy is a three day course designed to teach professionals in transportation construction advanced effective scheduling methodologies and provide hands on experience with Primavera Project Planner (P3®). Academy attendees will learn key management skills that will allow them to effectively allocate resources and build project schedule from conception to completion. Participants will also earn 20 Professional Development hours from completing the course.
    
    To get more information:
    Contact Laura Spitz by email at: lspitz@artba.org
    or by phone at: (202) 289-4434 x 304
    or visit: http://www.artba.org/about/transportation-development-foundation/transportation-builder-institute/p3-scheduling-academy/
    
    
  • TBI’s Safety Advancement Academy provides skills, training, and information to improve safety as well as profitability on roadway construction sites. Safety employees and other members of management teams are encouraged to participate in the program, which is based on an acknowledged adult learning model. Participants learn through discussions, evening exercises, peer activities, and focus groups. Academy attendees also have the opportunity to receive certification and training all in one place. Participants will also earn 40 Professional Development hours from completing the course.
    
    To get more information:
    Contact Brad Sant by email at: bsant@artba.org
    or by phone at: (202) 289-4434 x 309
    or visit: http://www.artba.org/about/transportation-development-foundation/transportation-builder-institute/
  
  To learn more about TBI:
  Contact Laura Spitz by email at: lspitz@artba.org
  or by phone at: (202) 289-4434 x 304
  or visit: http://www.artba.org/about/transportation-development-foundation/transportation-builder-institute/
  
  
• Young Executive Development Program (YEDP) provides training and development to future leaders of the transportation construction industry through an intensive 3-day overview of the legislative and regulatory process associated with the transportation construction industry. Program features include seminars on the Congressional legislative, budget, and appropriations processes, and the opportunity for each participant to meet with his/her Congressman or Senator.
  
  To learn more about YEDP:
  Contact Jeff Solsby by email at: jsolsby@artba.org
  or by phone at: (202) 289-4434 x 105
  or visit: http://www.artba.org/about/transportation-development-foundation/young-executive-development-program/
  
  
• Young Executive Leadership Council (YELC) provides opportunities for young professionals in the transportation construction industry, such as opportunities to earn professional development hours, network with peer industry leaders, and develop and exercise leadership skills. The mission of the program is to advance young executive leaders in the industry and to provide a young executive perceptive in ARTBA’s policies.
  
  To learn more about YELC:
  Contact Alison Premo Black by email at: ablack@artba.org
  or by phone at: (202) 289-4434 x 409
  or visit: http://www.artba.org/about/young-executive-leadership-council/
  
  
• Transportation Career Center Web page provides on-line opportunities for individuals interested in the transportation construction industry. The Web page contains opportunities for individuals seeking employment positions to post résumés, view job opportunities, and create job alerts. The Web page also gives opportunities for employers to view résumés, post jobs, and more.
  
  To get more information:
  Visit http://www.jobtarget.com/home/index.cfm?site_id=209
  
  
• National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse (NWZSIC) is a “cyber library” that provides comprehensive information resource on roadway construction zone safety. It provides free information on accident and crash data, latest technologies and equipment, best practices, key safety engineer contact information, laws and regulations, worker safety training materials, research and publications, public education campaigns, Spanish language materials, and educational materials for new drivers. It is a project of the ARTBA Transportation Development Foundation. It is operated in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration and Texas Transportation Institute.
  
  To get more information:
  Contact Lisa Kelley McCluskey by email at: lmccluskey@artba.org
  or by phone at (202) 289-4434 x408
  or contact a program specialist by phone at: (888) 447-5556
  or visit: http://www.artba.org/safety/work-zone-safety-clearinghouse/
  
  
• The Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program was established in 1999 and provides post-high school financial assistance to help the sons, daughters or legally adopted children of highway workers killed or permanently disabled on the job.
  
  To get more information:
  http://www.artba.org/about/transportation-development-foundation/awards--scholarships/
  

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

AASHTO is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association with the mission of advocating transportation policies and providing technical service to highway and transportation departments in all modes of transportation. To meet its mission, AASHTO continues in its efforts to reestablish transportation as a national priority, provide excellent technical service, assist State DOTs, and more. As a result, AASHTO continues to establish numerous programs and services, provide several resources useful for transportation organizations, announce, and promote training opportunities, provide training products, establish Web pages as one-stop online information centers, provide accreditation programs, and more. AASHTO also offers the following outreach services:

• Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC) Program provides hands-on education in science, math, social science, and technology education classes for students’grades five through twelve, which inspires students to pursue careers in transportation. The TRAC program engages students in real world problems by sending professionally developed transportation curriculum in the form of TRAC PACs to participating schools. Each TRAC PAC meets national standards of learning, and includes equipment, software, and supplies for hands-on activities related to various transportation topics and disciplines. The TRAC PACs include a teacher reference guide, a volunteer guidebook, a student guidebook, and a QuickTime™ movie to help students and teachers understand how each activity works. The TRAC Program also sends trained volunteer mentors who are experts in transportation and civil engineering to advise teachers and answer questions students have regarding transportation careers.
  
  To learn more about the TRAC Program:
  Contact Tequamech Tadesse by email at: ttadesse@aashto.org
  or by phone at: (202)-624-3624
  or visit: http://www.trac.net
  
  
• Employment Opportunity Web page that lists job opportunities in transportation disciplines for individuals free of charge. The Web page also provides opportunities for AASHTO Members, State DOTs, and regional transportation associations to post listings free of charge.
  
  To get more information:
  Contact David Dubov by email at: ddubov@aashto.org
  or by phone at: (202) 624-3679
  or visit: http://transportation1.org/employmentopps/

Eno Transportation Foundation

The Eno Transportation Foundation, founded in 1921, focuses on cultivating visionary leadership for all modes of the transportation sector. This non-profit foundation was named after William Phelps Eno (1859-1945), who promoted the acceptance of traffic control as a critical safe mobility measure to the Government and the traffic engineering discipline. To achieve its goals, the foundation supports several activities including professional development programs. The purpose of the professional development programs is to prepare the transportation workforce with the skill needed to maintain and run the transportation system. Eno administers the following major programs:

• Eno Center for Transit Leadership (CTL) Executive Development Program prepares senior-level managers in the public transit industry with skills needed for their current or upcoming job position. The program consists of a week-long intensive course held twice a year in two different cities taught by veteran transit leaders. The course curriculum was developed by the Eno Foundation, Barbara K. Gannon—a training course expert with more than 25 years of experience—American Public Transportation Association (APTA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) of the Transportation Research Board (TRB).
  
  To get more information:
  Contact Dr. Barbara K. Gannon at: bgannon@enotrans.com
  or by phone at: ( 978) 281-6512.
  or visit: http://www.enotrans.com (Center for Transportation Leadership)
  
  
• Eno Leadership Development Program provides annually 20 of the Nation’s top graduate students a chance to experience first-hand how national transportation policies are developed. Candidates must be Graduate-level students pursuing a masters or doctoral degree. Selected students, “Eno Fellows,” travel to Washington, D.C. for a week to meet and discuss with Federal officials and leaders of transportation related business and non-profit organizations.
  
  To learn more about Eno’s Leadership Development Program:
  Contact Lindsey Robertson at: lrobertson@enotrans.com
  or by phone at: (202) 879-4714.
  or visit: http://www.enotrans.com (education programs)
  
  
• International Transit Studies Program enhances the professional development and global understanding of U.S. transit managers by providing them opportunities to learn about innovative practices in transit operations overseas. The program is sponsored by the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), funded by Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and managed by the Eno Transportation Foundation. Each year, two international study missions are planned to focus on a particular area of interest or concern. Approximately twelve transit managers, representing local, State and regional transit organizations across the country, are competitively selected to travel on each mission. They are led by a prominent agency general manager, also competitively selected, to one or more countries to learn about how officials in those areas are addressing the mission topic. After the trip, team members write about their experiences and knowledge gained, and the reports are integrated into a single document published by TCRP for the benefit of the transit industry overall. As of late 2009, a total of 28 missions had been conducted, and more than 400 transit managers had participated.
  
  To learn more about Eno’s International Transit Studies Program:
  Contact Gwen Chisholm Smith by email at: gsmith@nas.edu
  or by phone at: (202) 334-3246
  or visit http://www.enotrans.com
  or visit: http://tcrpstudymissions.com/index.html
  
  
• National Park Transportation Scholars Program places transportation professionals, master’s and doctoral students in transportation disciplines at National Parks to develop transportation solutions. The program is supported by the Ford Motor Company, the National Park Foundation, the National Park Service, and the Eno Transportation Foundation. Participants help Park Service Staff in developing solutions which preserve and enhance the National Park. The program begins early summer and ranges from 3 to 12 months. Projects can involve transportation planning and analysis, coordination with local communities, environmental and traffic studies, and other transportation-related tasks. A stipend of up to $50,000 per year is provided to participants.
  
  To learn more about the National Park Transportation Scholars Program:
  Contact Dr. Barbara K. Gannon at: bgannon@enotrans.com
  or by phone at: (978) 281-6512. or visit: http://www.enotrans.com (education programs)
  

To learn more about the Eno Transportation Foundation:
Contact an Eno Transportation Foundation representative by phone at: (202) 879-4700
or visit: http://www.enotrans.com

Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)

• Continuing Education and Training opportunities are offered through a broad range of professional development activities to keep transportation professionals on the cutting edge of the industry. ITE provides training opportunities to those striving to be more knowledgeable and productive in their career advancement and better equipped to address transportation issues in their communities. ITE programs support maintenance of professional competency, and meet many State/provincial registration board requirements for P.E./P. Eng. licensure and Professional Traffic Operations Engineer™ (PTOE), Traffic Signal Operations Specialist™ (TSOS), and Professional Transportation Planner™ (PTP) renewals.
  
  Flexible and affordable course options are available to accommodate myriad schedules and budgets including online learning, Web seminars/briefings, classroom seminars and one-hour CD-ROM training modules. ITE has been approved as an authorized provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 8405 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800, McLean, VA 22102. ITE offers the following continuing education and training opportunities:
  
  
  • Courses on CD-ROM on a variety of transportation topics that may be used for self instruction composed of a PowerPoint presentation, instructor’s notes, supplementary materials, sign-in sheet, evaluation form, Instruction Guidelines, and instructions for earning Professional Development Hours (PDH) or IACET Continuing Education Units (CEU). The CD-ROM catalogue also includes recordings of Web briefings.
    
    To get more information: Visit: http://www.ite.org/education/CDROM.asp
    
    
  • Online Learning Gateway provides accessible, convenient, and affordable online learning opportunities for transportation professionals to upgrade skills, learn new information, and earn PDH. The online courses offered by ITE are interactive and focus on a variety of transportation topics that combine skill based knowledge with practical applications and examples. Participants can access the online courses 24-hours-a-day from any location.
    
    To get more information: Visit: http://www.ite.org/education/olg.asp
    
    
  • Web Seminars and Web Briefings are offered on variety of technical and career development topics, including refresher courses for the certification exams for the following programs:
    
    
    • Professional Traffic Operations Engineer ™ (PTOE)
    • Traffic Signal Operations Specialist™ (TSOS)
    • Professional Transportation Planner™ (PTP)
      

  To get more information:
  Visit: http://www.ite.org/education/webinars.asp

  • Classroom Seminars are held at ITE Technical Conference and Exhibits, and Annual Meetings and Exhibits and in partnership with ITE Districts, Federal and local government agencies, and special interest groups. ITE also provides the opportunity for transportation professionals to host a seminar in their region.
    
    To get more information:
    Visit: http://www.ite.org/education/classroom.asp
  
  To learn more about ITE’s Continuing Education and Training:
  Contact a program representative by email at: pdinfo@ite.org
  or visit: http://www.ite.org/education/clearinghouse/
  
  
• ITE Technical Councils serve as forums to define issues, develop solutions and conduct activities that include developing standards and recommended practices, informational reports, handbooks, conferences, sessions for meetings, seminars, issue briefings, awards, ITE position statements, and newsletters. Members of Councils receive newsletters and special mailings that cover emerging trends, proposed legislation, and regulation. Members also have the opportunity to participate in Internet discussion groups and other activities. Nearly 4,300 members of ITE are on the leading edge of issues through their membership in a special interest council.
  
  
  • The Transportation Education Council provides a focal point for identifying and addressing emerging and evolving needs of educational institutions. Membership in this Council comprises a cooperative alliance of administrators, faculty, researchers, professional trainers, practitioners, students, and others interested in actively pursuing initiatives that will lead to greater involvement in ITE and the profession.
    
    To learn more about the Transportation Education Council: Visit: http://www.ite.org/councils/Education/index.asp
    
    
  To learn more about ITE Councils:
  Visit: http://www.ite.org/councils/index.asp
  
  
• Professional Competency Record Keeping System is a tool provided by ITE, which conforms to the guidelines set forth by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying to help transportation professionals keep track of credits earned. The Record Keeping System relieves transportation professionals from the responsibility of maintaining records of professional competency requirements for licensures or certification renewals. Additionally, units of activities entered in a log are converted into PDH.
  
  To get more information:
  Visit: http://www.ite.org/pdrks/default.asp
  
  
• Awards and Scholarships/Fellowships are offered by ITE and its Districts/Sections and Chapters to honor outstanding achievement in transportation and distinguished service to ITE.
  
  To get more information:
  Visit: http://www.ite.org/awards/index.asp
  
  
• ITE Employment Center contains opportunities for individuals seeking employment to post résumés and conduct job searches in the transportation industry. The Center also gives opportunities for employers to view résumés, post jobs, and more.
  
  To get more information:
  Visit: http://jobs.ite.org/
  
  
• Transportation Professional Certification Board Inc.™ (TPCB) is an autonomous certification body affiliated with ITE that offers the following certification programs: Professional Traffic Operations Engineer™ (PTOE), Professional Transportation Planner™ (PTP), and Traffic Signal Operations Specialist™ (TSOS). Training to support continuing education requirements of TPCB’s certification programs is available via ITE professional development program.
  
  To learn more about TPCB certification:
  Visit: http://www.tpcb.org/
  

To learn more about ITE:
Contact an ITE representative by email at: ite_staff@ite.org
or by phone at: (202) 289-0222
or visit: http://www.ite.org/

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

ASCE was founded in 1852 to advance the art, science, engineering profession, and civil engineering practice and encourage greater information sharing among civil engineers. ASCE is America’s oldest national engineering society that represents more than 133,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide. Currently more than 16,000 ASCE members reside outside the United States. ASCE has the following workforce development programs:

• Continuing Education Services that have provided top quality education for civil engineers and related professionals for more than 33 years. ASCE offers the following education services:
  
  
  • Seminars are provided on a wide variety of technical, management, and regulatory topics held in more than 45 cities across the United States.
    
    To get more information: Visit:
    http://www.asce.org/ProgramProductLine.aspx?id=87
    
    
  • Live, Interactive Web Seminars are provided on a wide variety of engineering topics, which are convenient for individuals unable to make travel accommodations.
    
    To get more information:
    Visit: http://www.asce.org/ProgramProductLine.aspx?id=87
    
    
  • Distance Learning is provided to individuals in the form of interactive Web/teleconference seminars, online courses, and courses on CD, videotape, and audiotape on a variety of engineering topics.
    
    To get more information:
    Visit: http://www.asce.org/ProgramProductLine.aspx?id=87
    
    
  • Onsite Training that provides professional instruction in project specific technical training or strategic critical skills. Onsite Training is designed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization.
    
    To get more information:
    Contact John Wyrick by email at: jwyrick@asce.org
    or by phone at: (703) 295-6184
    or visit: http://www.asce.org/ProgramProductLine.aspx?id=87
    
    
  • P.E./F.E. Exam Review services are provided by ASCE to help individuals prepare for the Principles and Practice of Engineering (P.E.) and Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) exams. ASCE offers a P.E. Exam Review Course on the Web taught by a team of experienced P.E. Exam Review instructors. ASCE also offers P.E. Exam and F.E. Exam Review Self-Paced Courses.
    
    To get more information:
    Visit: http://www.asce.org/conted/distancelearning/peexamreview.cfm
    
    
  • Structural I P.E. Exam Review is a special Live Interactive Web Seminar taught by experienced structural engineers who have experience with professional seminars and workshops designed to prepare candidates for the Structures I Exam.
    
    To get more information:
    Visit: http://www.asce.org/Content.aspx?id=89
    
    
  • Test Preparation Course Savings provided through a partnership with Kaplan allow ASCE members to receive a 10 percent discount on all Kaplan exam preparation materials for the F.E. and the P.E. ASCE members and their immediate families can also save $50 on all GMAT, GRE, LSAT, and SAT Classroom Courses, Premium Online Courses, or Private Tutoring Programs.
    
    To get more information: Contact a program specialist by phone at: 1-800-KAP-TEST or visit: http://www.asce.org/Content.aspx?id=91
    
    
  • Online University Degree and Certificate Programs allow individuals to earn degrees and certificates online or access eLearning Programs from several universities. In addition, ASCE members receive discounts and tuition benefits through ASCE’s relationships with these universities.
    
    To get more information:
    Visit: http://www.asce.org/Content.aspx?id=2147488014

To learn more about ASCE’s Continuing Education Services:
Visit: http://www.asce.org/conted/

• Contests, Competitions, and Resources are promoted by ASCE to encourage students to explore engineering as a career choice and to help teachers engage students of all levels into the engineering discipline. ASCE promotes the following contests, competitions, and teaching resources on their Web site:
  
  
  • West Point Bridge Design Contest sponsored by ASCE is designed for all U.S. students, 13-years-old through high school graduates, interested in civil engineering, math, science, and technology to compete individually or in teams of two to determine “who is the next great bridge designer.” Participants get the opportunity to bring their creative ideas to life by using West Point’s award winning bridge design software. Participants benefit by getting a realistic, hands-on introduction to engineering design, and winners of the contest receive national recognition.
    
    To get more information:
    Contact a program specialist by email at: wpbedc@usma.edu
    or visit: http://bridgecontest.usma.edu/
    
    
  • The National Engineers Week Future City Competition is a fun and stimulating engineering program designed for seventh and eighth grade students promoted by ASCE. The competition gives students the opportunity to participate in a stimulating engineering challenge with a “hands-on” application to present their vision of a city of the future. Participants of the competition learn many skills including writing, public speaking, teamwork, time management, problem solving, and new computer skills.
    
    To get more information:
    Contact Bill Knight by email at: bknight@futurecity.org
    or visit: http://www.futurecity.org/ or http://www.eweek.org
    
    
  • ZOOM into Engineering is an innovative program promoted by ASCE to help teachers engage students grades K-5 to learn how engineering is important to their lives. This program allows kids to conduct fun and challenging activities and to explore basic math and science concepts needed to build a strong basis of engineering knowledge.
    
    To get more information:
    Contact a program specialist by email at: outreach@asce.org
    or by phone at: (800) 548-2723
    or visit: http://content.asce.org/asceville/resources.html
    
    
  • Building Big is an outreach initiative sponsored by ASCE to make resources and training material readily available to members and individuals. The Building Big program has the following outreach initiatives:
    
    
    • BUILDING BIG^TM which is a five-part series on civil engineering that aired on PBS during Fall 2000. The series focused on the inner workings of big structures including bridges and how they are built. The five-part series is available through ASCE.
      
      
    • Activity Hours is a fun way to get individuals with interesting, creative, and related jobs to be part of the BUILDING BIG outreach initiative. Individuals can visit a school classroom or after-school program to share with children experiences and challenges of engineering.
      
      
    • Local Wonders is a two- to four-week period designated for kids to work with an engineer to select and investigate an interesting local structure. The program is a fun way for kids to learn about civil engineering and engage students to the relevance of civil engineering in their daily lives. After investigating their Local Wonder, students have the opportunity to submit writing, photographs, and drawings about their Local Wonder to the BUILDING BIG Web site. Additionally, selected writing is published on the Web site.
      
      
    • Build-A-Thons are fun and informal one-day events that provide children and their families an opportunity to explore engineering. The program allows participants to explore the challenges of building big structures through hands-on activities, interactive videos, and Internet stations.
      
      
    • BUILDING BIG Activity Guide is an educator’s guide that includes fun, easy, hands-on activities, teaching strategies, and additional resources to entice students to explore civil engineering.
      
      To learn more about Building Big Programs
      Visit: http://content.asce.org/asceville/resources.html and follow the links for the specific program of interest.
      
      
  • Excellence in Civil Engineering Education (ExCEEd) Teaching Workshop provides engineering educators the opportunity to improve their teaching abilities through a 6-day practicum conducted during the summer. The workshop has been ongoing for the past 11 years and has benefited both faculty members across the United States and worldwide. Topics addressed by the workshop are principles of effective teaching and learning, learning styles, communication skills, learning objectives, class organization and course organization, development of interpersonal rapport with students, teaching with technology, and classroom assessment techniques. Participants are also given the opportunity to apply what they have learned by preparing and teaching three classes in a small-group setting.
    
    To get more information:
    Visit: http://www.asce.org/exceed/
    
    
  • Those Amazing Engineers is a comprehensive educational booklet that introduces kids ages eight through twelve about the profession. The booklet covers all areas of engineering including the civil engineering discipline in an engaging kid-friendly format.
    To get more information:
    Visit: http://www.asce.org/LandingPage.aspx?id=65
  
  To learn more about Contests, Competitions, and Resources:
  http://www.asce.org/LandingPage.aspx?id=65
  
  
• Scholarships and Fellowships are offered in a variety of areas. ASCE offers the following scholarships and fellowships:
  
  
  • Eugene C. Figg, Jr. Civil Engineering Scholarship awards $3,000 to be used for tuition expenses to one applicant annually. The awarded applicant will also be eligible to interview for an internship position at Figg Engineering Group. To be eligible, applicants must be undergraduate civil engineering students currently enrolled at the junior or senior level. Applicants must also be ASCE National Student Members in good standing with a passion for bridges. Students must also be U.S. citizens to be eligible.
    
    
  • Samuel Fletcher Tapman ASCE Student Chapter/Club Scholarship awards approximately $2,000 to three applicants from each zone (twelve zones) to be used for tuition expenses. To be eligible, applicants must be undergraduate students at any level, a member of his/her local ASCE Student Chapter/Club, and an ASCE National Student member in good standing.
    
    
  • Charles Tiney Memorial ASCE Student Chapter Scholarship awards approximately $2,000 to four applicants to be used for tuition expenses. To be eligible, applicants must be undergraduate students at any level, a member of his/her local ASCE Student Chapter/Club, and an ASCE National Student member in good standing.
    
    
  • Y.C. Yang Civil Engineering Scholarship awards approximately $2,000 to two applicants to be used for tuition expenses. To be eligible, applicants must be undergraduate students at the junior or senior level, with an interest in structural engineering. To be eligible for the scholarship applicants must be an ASCE National Student member in good standing.
    
    
  • Arthur S. Tuttle Memorial Scholarship awards $2,000 to be used for tuition expenses to one or more applicants. Awarded funds are generally applied to tuition expenses doing civil engineering graduate study. To be eligible, applicants must be a member of the Society in good standing.
    
    
  • Freeman Fellowship awards $2,000 — $5,000 to be used for expenses for research and experiments and may be awarded to one or more recipients. Grants are made toward expenses for experiments, observations, and compilations to discover new and accurate data that will be useful in engineering. The grant may be in the form of a prize for the most useful paper relating to the science or art of hydraulic construction. Travel grants are also available to visit engineering works in the United States or in any other part of the World.
    
    
  • Jack E. Leisch Memorial National Graduate Fellowship administered by the Transportation and Development Institute (T&DI), one of ASCE’s technical specialty institutes, provides an award of up to $3,500 to be used for graduate study in the field of transportation/traffic engineering. To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must be ASCE members in good standing and enrolled or admitted to a transportation/traffic engineering graduate program.
    
    To get more information: Contact Andrea Baker by email at: abaker@asce.org or by phone at: (800) 548-ASCE ext. 6124 or visit: http://content.tanddi.org/news/stud_leisch.html
    
    
  • Trent R. Dames and William W. Moore Fellowship awards $2,000 — $6,000 for expenses for research and experiments. Grants are to provide for the exploration of new applications of geotechnical engineering or the earth sciences to social, economic, environmental and political issues. Applicants must be practicing engineers or earth scientists, professors, or graduate students. Membership in the Society is not a requirement.
    
    
  To learn more about ASCE Scholarships and Fellowships:
  Visit: http://www.asce.org/Content.aspx?id=18337
  
  
• Extraordinary Women Engineers Project is an awareness and outreach program aimed to encourage young women into the engineering field. The program also aims to develop a new generation of role models for those already in the field. The honorary chair of the program’s Advisory Committee is the former First Lady, Mrs. Laura Bush. The program continues to support individuals with the capacity to give advice to girls at the stage when they make decisions about college and careers.
  
  To learn more about the Extraordinary Women Engineers Program:
  Contact a program specialist toll free by phone at: 1-800-548-2723
  or (703) 295-6300 international
  or visit: http://www.engineeryourlife.org/
  
  
• ASCE’s Career Connections Web site allows job seekers to post résumés and search professional engineering positions and university positions available throughout various locations worldwide; and contains career development tools beneficial for job seekers. The Web site also allows employers to post jobs, search posted résumés, and more. The Web site contains links for internship and co-op opportunities posted by numerous companies aimed at acquiring student interns.
  
  To get more information:
  Contact Sean Scully by email at: sscully@asce.org
  or visit: http://www.asce.org/careers/
  
  
• Leader Education and Development (LEAD) is an intensive 8-month course for engineers that transform engineering managers into effective leaders and creates a dynamic leadership culture. The program is designed to produce behavioral change, increase individuals’ leadership effectiveness, prepare participants for greater leadership responsibilities within their organization, and prepare participants for leadership roles on multi-disciplinary project teams and in public service agencies.
  
  To learn more about LEAD:
  Contact Melissa Prelewicz by email at: mprelewicz@asce.org
  or by phone at: (800) 548-2723 ext. 6341
  or visit: http://www.asce.org/Content.aspx?id=11734
  
  
• Congressional Fellows Program established in 1996 by ASCE to provide an opportunity for an ASCE member to spend 1 year working in the U.S. Congress. The Congressional Fellows Program enables a civil engineer to work on Capitol Hill as a staff member of either a Committee or an individual member of the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives. The program provides an annual stipend of $57,000 to the Congressional Fellow. ASCE also provides a $3,000 relocation reimbursement as well as full reimbursement for finalists selected to travel for interviews.
  
  To learn more about the Congressional Fellows Program:
  Contact Martin Hight by email at: mhight@asce.org
  or by phone at: (202) 789-7843
  or visit: http://www.asce.org/Content.aspx?id=7571
  
  
• Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) was formed in 2008 to focus on creating an interdisciplinary community of learning for emerging professionals. The ELA seeks to foster leadership in the engineering and scientific community through professional leadership training. Through intensive in-person training sessions and a continuing online community forum, the Alliance seeks to build upon its mission.
  
  To learn more about the Emerging Alliance visit:
  http://www.emergingleadersalliance.org/

To learn more about ASCE:
Contact Laurena Lamberty by email at: llamberty@asce.org
or by phone at: (703) 295-6064
or visit: http://www.asce.org/asce.cfm

American Public Transportation Association (APTA)

Established in 1882, APTA is an international organization that represents the transit industry. APTA’s mission is to serve and lead its diverse membership through advocacy, innovation and information sharing. APTA works to ensure that public transportation is available and accessible for all Americans in communities across the country and to strengthen and improve public transportation.

APTA works to provide its members with an increasing set of professional development programs, resources, and opportunities. We encourage our members to take advantage of numerous APTA development opportunities. A sampling of these opportunities includes APTA conferences, facilitated training sessions and workshops, executive-level forums and leadership development program, online training and working groups, industry standards development, online training and scheduled Webinars, and Webcast events. In addition to APTA offerings and programs, we encourage you to take advantage of training and professional development offerings and resources available through our many partners, member offered programs, and shared resources.

For additional information visit:
http://www.apta.com/resources/profdev/Pages/Default.aspx

Additional programs administered by APTA include:

• American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) is the charitable affiliate of the American Public Transportation Association. The foundation was founded in 1987 and provides scholarships for students and professionals involved in or entering the public transportation field as a career. APTF’s mission is to increase and retain the number of young professionals entering the public transportation field as a career. APTF has the following outreach programs:
  
  
  • Transit Hall of Fame Scholarship Awards Program awards each spring, subject to the availability of funding, a minimum of seven scholarships of at least $2,500 for the following academic school year to individuals studying disciplines in the public transportation industry. Eligible applicants are sophomores, juniors, seniors, and students seeking advanced degrees who maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 in course work relevant to the public transportation industry. In addition, applicants must either be employed or demonstrate a strong interest in working in the public transportation sector. The APTF has named the following scholarships:
    
    
    • Jack R. Gilstrap Scholarship — awarded to the applicant receiving the highest overall score.
    • Parsons Brinckerhoff-Jim Lammie Scholarship — awarded to an applicant dedicated to a public transportation engineering career.
    • Louis T. Klauder Scholarship — awarded to an applicant dedicated to a career in the rail transit industry as an electrical or mechanical engineer.
    • Dan M. Reichard, Jr. Scholarship — awarded to an applicant dedicated to a career in the business administration/management area of the transit industry.
    • Dr. George M. Smerk Scholarship — awarded to an applicant dedicated to a career in public transit management.
    • Richard J. Bouchard Scholarship — awarded to an applicant dedicated to a career in public transportation planning and development.
    • Florida Public Transportation Association Scholarship (FPTA) — awarded to an applicant from the state of Florida, and sponsored by a Florida public transit system or the FPTA.
    • The Reba Malone Scholarship — awarded to an applicant dedicated to a career in transit or transportation marketing/communications.
    • The Raymond C. Miller Scholarship — awarded to an applicant dedicated to a career in transit marketing.
    • The Shirley DeLibero Scholarship — awarded to an African-American applicant dedicated to a career in public transportation.

  
  A minimum of two additional scholarships are awarded to applicants planning a career in public transportation either with a transit agency or a transit business member organization. In addition, the foundation will award a minimum of $500 for the Donald C. Hyde Memorial Essay which represents the best response to the required essay component of the program.
  
  To learn more about the American Public Transportation Foundation
  Contact Yvette Conley at: yconley@apta.com
  or by phone at: (202) 496-4868
  or visit: www.aptfd.org
  or visit the American Public Transportation Foundation on Facebook.
  
  

• Leadership APTA Program is a highly respected transit industry professional development program established to identify, develop, and support the next generation of public transportation and APTA leaders. The program focuses on developing and refining the skills participants need to succeed as leaders in public transportation. The Leadership APTA Committee selects 25 individuals that are APTA members to participate in specialized Leadership APTA workshops, sessions, class research projects, teleconferences, online events, and APTA conferences on key topics of the industry. The program begins in the fall at APTA’s Annual Meeting and concludes at the following year’s meeting.
  
  To learn more about the Leadership APTA Program:
  Contact Joe Niegoski by email at: jniegoski@apta.com
  or by phone at: (202) 496-4870
  or visit: http://www.apta.com/members/memberprogramsandservices/leadershipapta/Pages/default.aspx
  
  

• APTA’s Workforce Development Initiative (WDI) Task Force was established in 2001 to address the current and future workforce needs for the industry. The WDI Task Force initiated its work by conducting research throughout the industry as well as with stakeholders. APTA's Transit Vision 2050 highlights the importance of public transportation's future workforce. In October 2008, APTA Chair Dr. Beverly Scott identified workforce development as one of her top priorities and established a Blue Ribbon Panel for Workforce Development to address, outline, and take action on our industry's strategic workforce priorities over the next 5 years and beyond. The panel, with a wide array of experience and expertise, is charged with:
  
  
  • Reviewing the research and recommendations of the earlier workforce development initiative.
  • Identifying gaps, new opportunities, programs and services geared to helping to create and sustain a stronger, vibrant, and efficient and effective workforce.
  • Defining APTA’s role in providing ongoing support to members and the industry on these issues.

  
  For more information on APTA’s Workforce Development Initiatives visit: http://www.apta.com/resources/hottopics/Pages/WorkforceDevelopment.aspx

• Safety & Security resources are available through APTA. These various programs and resources help ensure that transit agencies maintain and strive to improve the Safety & Security of their resources for employees and passengers in and around their systems. APTA offers a wide variety of services to the industry and emphasizes System Safety & Security through Peer Reviews, System Safety Audits, the Standards Program along with various committees and collaboration networks. These processes assist transit agencies by ensuring that best practices and industry standards are utilized and implemented, ultimately resulting in a safer and secure environment. In addition, APTA provides access to external resources and is involved in numerous initiatives with government agencies and counterparts.
  
  For more information on the Safety & Security program that APTA offers visit:
  http://www.apta.com/resources/safetyandsecurity/Pages/default.aspx
  
  
• APTA Webinars offers an array of online education opportunities through its Webinar offerings. Webinars are offered throughout the year on topics relevant and vital to the public transportation industry, focusing specifically on today's transit needs. Webinars and Webcasts offer transit agencies and business members alike the opportunity to take advantage of an invaluable educational resource from anywhere with an internet connection and telephone. Webinars and Webcasts are terrific opportunities to offer cutting edge interactive training opportunities to one or 100 of your staff.
  
  For more information:
  Contact Heidi Salati by email at hsalati@apta.com
  or by phone (202) 496-4818
  or visit: http://www.apta.com/mc/webinars/Pages/default.aspx
  
  
• APTA/AICP Partnership Program was created most recently as a partnership between APTA and the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), the professional institute of the American Planning Association to award Certification Management (CM) credits tailored to the needs of new and experienced planning officials and APTA members attending recognized and approved sessions at APTA conferences and events. APTA plans to continue and broaden its certification offerings.
  
  For more information on the APTA/AICP Partnership Program visit:
  http://apta.com/resources/profdev/Pages/Default.aspx
  
  
• APTA Partner Opportunities Program works with many partners. The below includes links to these organizations (some of APTA partners) and to their resources.
  
  Visit: http://www.apta.com/resources/profdev/Pages/PartnerOpportunities.aspx
  
  
• APTA’s Public Transportation Career Opportunities Web page contains available job listings in the public transportation sector including available APTA employment positions.
  
  To get more information on industry available positions listed in APTA’s Passenger Transport
  Visit: http://www.apta.com/passengertransport/Pages/default.aspx
  
  For information on available APTA positions, contact:
  Karen Harvey by email at: kharvey@apta.com
  or by phone at 202-496-4801
  or visit: http://www.apta.com/about/generalinfo/pages/aptacareers.aspx
  

International Road Federation (IRF)

Established in 1948, IRF is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit organization with the mission to encourage and promote development and maintenance of better, safer, and more sustainable roads and road networks. Working together with its members and associates, IRF promotes social and economic benefits that flow from well-planned and environmentally sound road transport networks. With members both in the public and private sectors in 90 countries worldwide, IRF helps put in place technological solutions and management practices that provide maximum economic and social returns. IRF works closely with regional agencies including the FHWA, international institutions, and financial institutions. IRF has the following education and training programs:

• IRF Fellowship Program provides a one-time fixed-amount grant, to be used toward costs of full-time academic graduate study, for individuals pursing a graduate degree in a transportation discipline. The program was established more than 50 years ago and is conducted at universities worldwide. In addition, selected Fellows become automatic members of the Fellows Alumni Association, which expands the Fellows’ business opportunities, research initiatives, and knowledge exchange opportunities. Applicants are selected on the basis of strong academic background, professional qualifications, leadership potential, and intent to return to their countries upon completion of their studies.
  
  To learn more about the IRF Fellowship Program:
  Contact Kate Mullett by email at: fellowships@irfnews.org
  or by phone at: (703) 535-1001
  or visit: http://irfnews.org/fellowships/
  
  
• Fellowship Orientation & Executive Leadership Program was established in 2005 to make the IRF Traditional Fellowship Program more effective and to expand the IRF’s network of road-industry professionals and public officials. This program identifies and invites promising international graduate students, enrolled in Member Universities in the United States who intend to return to their home countries in the near future, and invites them to join the Traditional IRF Fellows in Washington, D.C. during the Transportation Research Board week. This program gives IRF members an additional opportunity to make contact with future international leaders before they return to their home countries.
  
  To learn more about the Fellowship Orientation/Executive Leadership Program:
  Contact Kate Mullett by email at: fellowships@irfnews.org
  or by phone at: (703) 535-1001
  or visit: http://irfnews.org/fellowships/executive-leadership-program
  
  
• Safer Roads by Design™ Safety Training Program is a world class training program that introduces concepts on accident prevention and reducing severity of accidents. The program includes seminars on the fundamentals of road safety, roadside safety, work zone safety, intersection/roundabout safety, and vulnerable user safety. Presentations for this program are given by 35 different road safety experts from five continents.
  
  To learn more about Safer Roads by Design™ Safety Training Program:
  Contact Scott Pearce by email at: spearce@irfnews.org
  or by phone at: (703) 535-1001
  or visit: http://irfnews.org/training/safer-roads-by-design
  
  
• Executive Seminar on Contract Maintenance offers participants an opportunity to learn about the developments in contract maintenance and the chance to visit many contract maintenance projects currently in progress around the world. In this way, attendees see firsthand work methods and management procedures used by various contractors. This seminar focuses on issues and strategies that affect both government agencies and contractors who are in the business of providing maintenance services. It also allows participants to meet and discuss maintenance issues both contractors who perform the work and government managers who oversee the projects. The Executive Seminar on Contract Maintenance consists of meetings and discussions, briefings on the seminar topics, site visits to see first-hand work methods and procedures, interactive work groups, problem solving activities, and field days.
  
  To get more information:
  Contact Magid Elabyad by email at: melabyad@irfnews.org
  or by phone at: (703) 535-1001
  or visit: http://irfnews.org/advocacy/contract-asset-management
  
  
• Online Training was established by IRF in 2005 to provide IRF members the opportunity to receive training through their own computer. Through a strategic alliance with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), IRF worldwide members have access to hundreds of Webinars and computer workshops on numerous topics at discounted rates.
  
  To get more information:
  Email: training@irfnews.org
  or contact Magid Elabyad by email at: melabyad@irfnews.org
  or by phone at: (703) 535-1001
  or visit: http://irfnews.org/training/online-training
  
  
• IRF Training Videos are available in eight different languages (English, Arabic, Spanish, French, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, and Turkish) and benefit from 13 years of feedback from satisfied users in 90 countries around the world. Training videos are available on a variety of transportation disciplines at discounted rates for IRF members and Federal Highway Administration officials. The videos are used by governments and businesses in more than 90 countries. “Train the Trainer” seminars are also provided to help video users develop effective training classes within their organizations.
  
  To get more information:
  Email: training@irfnews.org
  or contact Magid Elabyad by email at: melabyad@irfnews.org
  or by phone at: (703) 535-1001
  or visit: http://irfnews.org/training/irf-training-videos

To learn more about IRF:
Contact Scott Pearce by email at: spearce@irfnews.org
or by phone at: (703) 535-1001
or visit: http://irfnews.org

National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA)

NDTA is a nonpolitical, non-profit educational association with more than 8,000 Individual Members throughout the world and more than 250 Corporate Members comprised of military; government civilian executives and managers; students; faculty; industry executives; managers; operations personnel; and companies. NDTA is dedicated to fostering a strong and efficient global transportation and distribution system in support of the economy and national security of the United States. NDTA fulfills its educational mission through professional development and mentoring programs in its 60 chapters worldwide, at its annual Forum, featuring speakers, roundtable discussions, and breakout sessions on specific topics of current interest, through providing educational opportunities at governmental training symposia, and through publications like the Defense Transportation Journal and its newsletter, the NDTAGram. NDTA also has the following scholarship programs and professional development programs:

• Scholarship/Tuition Assistance Programs are offered by NDTA to members and their financial dependents. NDTA’s scholarships provide opportunities for college students majoring in transportation, logistics, and related fields, and graduating high school students seeking to obtain tuition assistance. NDTA’s Forum—the Education and Professional Development Committee—determines the percentage of funds available for a specific scholarship year for the two merit scholarship programs. NDTA administers the two following scholarship programs awarded for the fall semester of that year:
  
  
  • Academic Scholarship Program A encourages good undergraduate college students (sophomore and above) to study transportation, physical distribution, logistics, or a combination of the above. To be eligible, applicants must be NDTA members or dependents of NDTA members in good standing.
    
    
  • Academic Scholarship Program B assists college freshmen and high school seniors planning to attend college to achieve their academic goals. Applicants can pursue a discipline of study in any field, but transportation, logistics, and related fields are encouraged. To be eligible, applicants must be NDTA members or dependents of NDTA members.
    
    To learn more about the Academic Scholarship Programs A & B:
    Contact Mark Victorson by email at: mark@ndtahq.com
    or visit: http://www.ndtahq.com/education_scholarship.htm
    
    
• “A-35” Program is a professional development program for young professionals (35 years and younger) within NDTA. The program assists their development as young professionals by helping them prepare for careers within the transportation, travel, logistics, and related industries. The program consists of several benefits including leadership and professional development and recognition, mentoring and coaching programs, network opportunities, scholarship opportunities, job referral assistance, public service and community involvement, and more.
  
  To learn more about the “A-35” Program:
  Contact Mark Victorson by email at: mark@ndtahq.com
  or visit: http://www.ndtahq.com/A35.htm
  
  
• NDTA’s Career Center is a premier career center Web page with numerous options and opportunities for job seekers and employers. Job seekers have several options including browsing for available jobs, posting résumés on-line, receiving emails daily about new jobs, and exploring profiles of featured employers. Employers have the options of posting job openings, searching posted résumés, and creating a résumé agent that emails to qualified candidates.
  
  To get more information:
  Contact Mark Victorson by email at: mark@ndtahq.com
  http://www.ndtahq.com/benefits_career_center.htm

To learn more about NDTA:
Contact Mark Victorson by email at: mark@ndtahq.com
or visit: http://www.ndtahq.com/

Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO)

COMTO was established in 1971 at Howard University, Washington, D.C. for senior level minority professionals in the field of transportation. COMTO has grown significantly to provide training, education, and professional development for minorities in the transportation field. COMTO programs reach out to students and professional transportation organizations. Their Web site contains the following outreach services:

• Career Center Web site provides free online employment opportunities in the transportation industry. The Career Center Web site is designed for job seekers to search for transportation employment opportunities and for employees to advertise and post their job openings.
  
  To get more information:
  Visit: http://careers.comto.org/
  
  
• The National Scholarship Program provides numerous scholarship opportunities annually. Students must be U.S. Citizens and if selected through the application process, are expected to attend COMTO’s National Scholarship Luncheon. Scholarship opportunities offered by COMTO are shown below:
  
  
  • LTK Scholarship - $6,000
    • Applicant must be an undergraduate student entering his or her junior/senior year or graduate student enrolled in a minimum of twelve semester credits at an accredited college/university in the fall.
    • Applicant must be pursuing a degree in Engineering or other technical transportation related discipline.
    • Applicant must have a minimum GPA of a 3.0.
    • If the applicant is not an existing member of COMTO, he or she must become a COMTO member within thirty days of scholarship award.
    • Internship opportunities with LTK will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
      
      
  • Thomas G. Neusom Scholarship - $5,500
    • Applicant must be a COMTO member in good standing for one year.
    • Applicant must be an undergraduate student or graduate student enrolled in a minimum of six credits and returning to an accredited college/university/vocational-technical institution in the fall.
    • Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5.
      
      
  • Parsons Brinckerhoff — Engineering Scholarship - $5,000
    • Applicant must be a COMTO member in good standing for one year.
    • Applicant must be an undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited college/university majoring in engineering.
    • Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
    • Internship Program — The applicant must be able to participate in an 8- to 11-week paid internship program and must reside in commuting proximity to the local office. Compensation for internship program is determined by location.
      
      
  • Rosa L. Parks Scholarship - $4,500 (Graduating high school student of a COMTO Member)
    
    
    • The parent must be a member in good standing for at least one year.
    • The applicant must be accepted at an accredited college/university/vocational-technical institution.
    • Applicant must have a minimum of a 3.0.
      
      
  • Rosa L. Parks Scholarship - $4,500 (College Student enrolled in a transportation discipline)
    
    
    • Undergraduate student with a minimum of 60 semester credit hours or equal to, or a Master’s Degree candidate with a minimum of 15 credits.
    • Applicant must have a minimum of a 3.0.
      
      
  • PBS&J Achievement Scholarship - $4,000 (Graduating High School Student)
    
    
    • The applicant must be accepted at an accredited college/university/vocational-technical institution.
    • Applicant must possess a 2.0 (C) average or above upon graduation from high school.
    • Applicant must express a desire to work in the field of transportation or a transportation related discipline.
      
      
  • PBS&J Achievement Scholarship - $4,000 (College Student)
    
    
    • Enrolled in the field of Transportation or a specific transportation related discipline.
    • Undergraduate student with a minimum of 12 semester credit hours.
    • Applicant must have a minimum of a 2.0 (C) average or above.
      
      
  • PBS&J Achievement Scholarship - $4,000 (Graduate Student)
    
    
    • Accepted/enrolled in the field of Transportation or a specific Transportation related discipline.
      
      
  • Jacobs Engineering Scholarship - $4,000
    
    
    • Applicant must be an undergraduate junior or senior or a graduate student in the field of transportation.
    • Transportation fields include: Transportation, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Safety, Urban Planning, Construction Engineering, or other related disciplines.
    • Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 at the undergraduate level or 3.5 on a 4.0 scale at the graduate level.
    • Applicant must become a member of COMTO once notified of scholarship award.
      
      
  • Carmen E. Turner Scholarship - $3,500
    
    
    • Applicant must be a COMTO member in good standing for one year.
    • Applicant must be an undergraduate student or graduate student enrolled in a minimum of six credits and returning to an accredited college/university or vocational-technical institution in the fall.
    • Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5.
      
      
  • North Carolina A&T Matching Scholarship - $3,000
    
    
    • NC A&T student in the field of transportation. Transportation fields include: Transportation, Safety, Urban Planning, Environmental disciplines, Public Services, or other related discipline.
    • NC A&T student who will be in his/her junior year during the award period.
    • NC A&T student who will complete his/her undergraduate work at NC A&T student during the award period.
    • NC A&T student who has a minimum of a 3.0.
      
      
  • Trailblazer Scholarship - $2,500 (Two scholarships available)
    
    
    • Applicant must be an undergraduate student or graduate student enrolled in a minimum of six credits and returning to an accredited college/university/vocational-technical institution in the fall.
    • Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5.
      
      
  • Parsons Brinckerhoff — Golden Apple Scholarship - $2,500
    
    
    • Applicant must be a graduating high school student.
    • Applicant must be a COMTO member in good standing for 1 year.
    • Applicant must be accepted at an accredited college/university/vocational-technical institution.
    • Applicant must possess a 2.0 (C) average or above upon graduation from high school.
    • Applicant must express a desire to work in the field of transportation in one of the following disciplines: Communications, Marketing or Finance.
    • Internship Program — The applicant must be able to participate in an 8- to 11-week paid internship program and must reside in commuting proximity to the local office. Compensation for internship program is determined by location.
      
      
    To learn more about COMTO’s National Scholarship Program:
    Visit: http://www.comto.org in December for the latest scholarship information.
    
    
• COMTO’s Career in Transportation for Youth (CITY) Internship Program was created to attract the best and brightest minority, youth talent to the public transportation industry. This internship program supports the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) initiative to promote public transportation career opportunities among minority college students. This initiative will orient students to the public transportation industry by providing internships and mentoring at transit agencies, private transit-related consulting firms, transportation service providers, manufacturers and suppliers. Additionally, the internship program advances COMTO's strategic goal to "Work with educational entities, government and affiliate partners to provide timely training and educational programs specific to the current and future requirements of the employers in the transportation industry." The internship program focuses on minority youth who are college students that have completed at least their sophomore or junior years and have an interest in public transit or a transportation related career. COMTO, along with its local partners, recruits three to four (3-4) students for each of the cities selected to participate in the internship program.
  
  If you would like more information about the CITY Internship Program, please contact COMTO National at (202) 530-0551.

To learn more about COMTO:
Contact Ramonica Moore by email at: rmoore@comto.org
or by phone at: (202) 530-0551 ext.309
or visit: http://www.comto.org

Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS)

• The National Scholarship Program provides numerous scholarship opportunities annually. Students must be women pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in transportation or a related field. Scholarship opportunities offered by WTS are shown below:
  
  
  • Sharon D. Banks Memorial Scholarship - $3000 (Undergraduate)
    The Sharon D. Banks Memorial Scholarship is awarded to women pursuing undergraduate studies in transportation or a related field. This scholarship honors Sharon D. Banks, chief executive officer of AC Transit in Alameda-Contra Costa County, California. As CEO during most of the 1990s, Sharon led the agency in a pioneering effort to introduce cultural and organizational changes aimed at motivating the public transit work force. She was a member of the WTS Advisory Board and received the WTS San Francisco Chapter Woman and Employer of the Year awards.
    
    Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance or logistics; and plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher to qualify.
    
    
  • Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship - $6000 (Graduate) The Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship was established in 1981 to encourage women pursuing career paths in transportation. Helene M. Overly was the first Executive Secretary of WTS. Helene became a WTS member in 1981, bringing with her 15 years of experience in public service, tremendous organizational abilities, and a spirit of determination that helped WTS nearly double its membership in 2 years. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance or logistics and plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.
    
    
  • Louise Moritz Molitoris Leadership Scholarship - $3000 ( Undergraduates)
    The Louise Moritz Molitoris Leadership Award is awarded to women pursuing undergraduate studies in transportation or a related field who demonstrate leadership skills, ability and interest. The purpose of the Louise Moritz Molitoris Leadership Award is to motivate and reward women who demonstrate leadership in the transportation industry. The leadership, skills and perspective of women are essential to assure that the transportation systems of the future respond to the needs of all. Leadership does not just happen. Leaders personally invest and risk much. They must take on struggles that many would avoid and persevere to reach successful outcomes. These qualities should receive special attention in the selection of the award winner.
    
    Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance or logistics; and plan to pursue a career in a transportation-related field. Applicants for the Molitoris Leadership Scholarship are asked to specifically address the issue of leadership on their personal statement.
    
    
  • President’s Legacy Scholarship - $3000 (Graduate)
    WTS has launched a new scholarship, the President’s Legacy Scholarship. Each year, the President’s Legacy Scholarship will provide a $3,000 scholarship to a young woman pursuing a career in transportation.
    
    
  • Elaine Dezenski Legacy Scholarship - $2,500 (Graduate) The Elaine Dezenski Legacy Scholarship is open to women only. Applicants must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be enrolled in an graduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, business management, finance or logistics and also plan to pursue a career in a transportation-related field. Applicants for the Elaine Dezesnki Legacy Scholarship are asked to specifically address in a personal statement of 1,000 words or less; their vision of how their education will give them the tools to address the impact of transportation on sustainability, land use, environmental impact, security and quality of life as they affect communities around the globe.

Applications must be submitted through local WTS chapters. The scholarships are competitive and based on the applicant's specific transportation goals, academic record and transportation-related activities or job skills. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Local Chapters may have additional requirements (such as personal interviews or higher GPA). Please contact your local WTS chapter for more information.

To learn more about Women’s Transportation Seminar National Scholarship program:
Visit: http://www.wtsinternational.org/Scholarship.aspx for the latest scholarship information.

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

The SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to women admitted to accredited baccalaureate or graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and computer science. In fiscal year 2009, SWE disbursed more than 180 new and renewed scholarships valued at $470,000.

Grants are announced in the summer (sophomore, junior, senior, and graduate students) and late summer/early fall (freshmen and reentry students) for use during the following academic year. Grant payments are made in the fall for corporate-sponsored scholarships and in both the fall and spring for endowed scholarships, upon proof of registration. Accredited programs are based on ABET accreditation for universities in the U.S. The list of SWE-approved colleges and universities is the same list as the ABET-accredited engineering programs. Annually, SWE awards individual scholarships to freshmen through graduate students. Scholarships and fellowships range from $1,000 to $10,000 each. SWE sections offer additional scholarships. An international scholarship will be awarded to a student studying at a university in the Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico. There are several SWE-approved programs at four universities.

To learn more about SWE’s National Scholarship Program:
Visit: http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/ and click on the link: Scholarship

University Transportation Centers (UTCs)

The UTCs offer several programs 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.

California State University - San Bernardino, Leonard Transportation Center, Web site: http://leonard.csusb.edu

Cleveland State University, Cleveland State University Transportation Center, Web site: http://www.csuohio.edu/engineering/utc

City College of New York, University Transportation Research Center (UTRC), Web site: http://www.utrc2.org

Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Transportation Institute University Transportation Center (GTI-UTC), Web site: http://www.utc.gatech.edu

George Mason University, George Mason University Transportation and Economic Development Center, Web site: http://www.gmupolicy.net/transport-econ/index.htm

Hampton University, Eastern Seaboard Intermodal Transportation Applications Center, Web site: http://www.hamptonu.edu/academics/schools/business/esitac/esitac.htm

Iowa State University, Midwest Transportation Consortium, Web site: http://www.intrans.iastate.edu/mtc/index.htm

Jackson State University, Institute for Multimodal Transportation (IMTrans), Jackson State University, Web site: http://www.jsums.edu/~imtrans

Kansas State University, Kansas State University's Center for Transportation Research, Web site: http://transport.ksu.edu

Louisiana State University, Gulf Coast Research Center for Evacuation and Transportation Resiliency, Web site: http://www.evaccenter.lsu.edu/Index.htm

Marshall University, Appalachian Transportation Institute, Web site: http://www.njrati.org/

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, New England University Transportation Center (NEUTC), Web site: http://ctl.mit.edu/metadot/index.pl?id=5146

Michigan Technological University, University Transportation Center for Materials in Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (MiSTI), Web site: http://www.misti.mtu.edu/index.php

Missouri University of Science and Technology, Center for Transportation Infrastructure and Safety, Web site: http://utc.mst.edu/

Montana State University, Western Transportation Institute, Web site: http://www.coe.montana.edu/wti/

Morgan State University, National Center for Transportation Management, Research and Development, Morgan State University, Web site: http://www.morgan.edu/soe/ntc

North Dakota State University, Mountain-Plains Consortium (MPC), Web site: http://www.mountain-plains.org

North Dakota State University, Small Urban and Rural Transit Center, North Dakota State University, Web site: http://www.surtc.org/

North Carolina State University, Center for Transportation and the Environment, Web site: http://www.itre.ncsu.edu/cte/

Northwestern University, Center for Commercialization of Innovative Transportation Technology, Web site: http://www.ccitt.northwestern.edu/

Northwestern University, Infrastructure Technology Institute (ITI), Web site: http://www.iti.northwestern.edu/ (in partnership with the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, and the Oregon Institute of Technology)

Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Transportation Center, Web site: http://www.oktc.org

Pennsylvania State University, Mid-Atlantic Universities Transportation Center (MAUTC), Web site: http://www.mautc.psu.edu/

Portland State University, Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium (OTREC), Web site: http://www.otrec.us

Purdue University, NEXTRANS, Website: http://www.purdue.edu/dp/nextrans/

Rutgers University, Center for Advanced Infrastructure & Transportation (CAIT), Web site: http://www.cait.rutgers.edu/

San Jose State University, Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI), Web site: http://transweb.sjsu.edu

South Carolina State University, James E. Clyburn University Transportation Center, Web site: http://utc.scsu.edu

Texas A&M University, Southwest Region University Transportation Center (SWUTC), Web site: http://swutc.tamu.edu/

Texas A&M University, University Transportation Center for Mobility, Texas A&M University, Web site: http://utcm.tamu.edu/

Utah State University, Utah State University Transportation Center, Web site: http://transportation.usu.edu/

Youngstown State University, YSU Center for Transportation and Materials Engineering, Web site: http://stem.ysu.edu/CTME

University of Akron, Ohio Transportation Consortium, Web site: http://www.otc.uakron.edu

University of Alabama — Birmingham, University of Alabama at Birmingham University Transportation Center, Web site: http://www.uab.edu/utc

University Alabama — Tuscaloosa, University Transportation Center for Alabama, Web site: http://utca.eng.ua.edu

University of Alaska, Alaska University Transportation Center, Web site: http://www.alaska.edu/uaf/cem/ine/autc/

University of Denver/Mississippi State University, National Center for Intermodal Transportation, University of Denver/Mississippi State, Web site: http://ncit.msstate.edu/

University of Arkansas, Mack Blackwell National Rural Transportation Center, Web site: http://www.mackblackwell.org

University of California — Davis, University of California Transportation Center/ Institute of Transportation Studies, Web site: http://stc.ucdavis.edu

University of California — Berkeley, University of California Transportation Center (UCTC), Web site: http://www.uctc.net

University of Central Florida, Center for Advanced Transportation Systems Simulation, Web site: http://www.catss.ucf.edu/default.htm

University of Connecticut, Center for Transportation and Urban Planning, Web site: http://www.ctup.uconn.edu/

University of Delaware, Delaware Center for Transportation, Web site: http://www.ce.udel.edu/UTC/index.html

University of Detroit Mercy, Michigan-Ohio, University Transportation Center, Web site: http://mioh-utc.udmercy.edu/

University of Florida, Center for Multimodal Solutions for Congestion Mitigation (CMS), Web site: http://cms.ce.ufl.edu/

University of Idaho, National Institute for Advanced Transportation Technology (NIATT), Web site: http://www.webs1.uidaho.edu/niatt/

University of Maryland, Center for Integrated Transportation Systems Management (CITSM), Web site: http://www.citsm.umd.edu/

University of Massachusetts, University of Massachusetts Transportation Center, Web site: http://www.ecs.umass.edu/umtc

University of Memphis, Center for Intermodal Freight Transportation Studies, Web site: http://www.memphis.edu/cifts/

University of Michigan, Center for Advancing Safe Transportation Throughout the Lifespan (M-CASTL), Web site: http://m-castl.org/

University of Minnesota, Intelligent Transportation Systems Institute, Web site: http://www.its.umn.edu

University of Nebraska, Mid-America Transportation Center (MATC), Web site: http://matc.unl.edu/

University of Nevada - Las Vegas, Sustainable Transportation in Arid Regions, Web site: http://crosswalk.trc.unlv.edu

University of Rhode Island, University of Rhode Island Transportation Center, Web site: http://www.uritc.uri.edu

University of South Florida, National Center for Transit Research (NCTR), Web site: http://www.nctr.usf.edu

University of Southern California/California State University - Long Beach, National Center for Metropolitan Transportation Research (METRANS), Web site: http://www.metrans.org/

University of Tennessee, National Transportation Research Center, Inc. (NTRCI), Center for Transportation Research, Web site: http://www.ntrci.org/

University of Tennessee, Southeastern Transportation Center (STC), Web site: http://stc.utk.edu/

University of Toledo, Intermodal Transportation Institute & University Transportation Center, Web site: http://www.utoledo.edu/research/ututc/

University of Vermont, UVM Transportation Center, Web site: http://www.uvm.edu/transportationcenter

University of Washington, Transportation Northwest (TransNow), Web site: http://www.transnow.org

University of Wisconsin, Midwest Regional University Transportation Center (MRUTC), Web site: http://www.mrutc.org

University of Wisconsin, National Center for Freight & Infrastructure Research and Education, Web site: http://www.wistrans.org/cfire/

Other Available DOT Resources

DOT offers several student opportunity programs to help students put their Careers in Motion. These student-centered programs allow students to work with leading transportation industry experts, develop professional skill, and learn about the DOT’s numerous career opportunities.

Contact the specific DOT agency that you are interested in to get more information about available opportunities:

• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Office of Human Resources at: (202) 366-0530 or visit: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/careers/about2.htm
  
  
• Office of the Secretary (OST), Office of Human Resources at: (202) 366-4088 or visit: http://dothr.ost.dot.gov/employmentinfo/index.htm
  
  
• Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Office of Human Resources at: (202) 366-1490 or visit: https://www.oig.dot.gov/oig-jobs
  
  
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Office of Human Resources at: (202) 267-8012 or visit: http://jobs.faa.gov/
  
  
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Office of Human Resources at: (202) 366-0227 or visit: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/about/other/jobs/workforus.htm
  
  
• Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Office of Human Resources at: (202) 493-6110 or visit: http://www.fra.dot.gov/index.shtml
  
  
• Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Office of Human Resources at: (202) 366-2513 or visit: http://www.fta.dot.gov/about/about_FTA_20.html
  
  
• Federal Maritime Administration (MARAD), Office of Human Resources at: (202) 366-4141 or visit: http://www.marad.dot.gov/education_landing_page/education_landing_page.htm
  
  
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Human Resources at: (202) 366-1784 or visit: http://www.nhtsa.gov/Contact
  
  
• Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Human Resources at: (202) 366-5608 or visit: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/about/org/hr
  
  
• Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), Office of Human Resources at: (202) 366-4075 or visit: http://www.rita.dot.gov/contacts/
  
  
• Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC), Office of Human Resources at: (315) 764-3230 or visit: http://www.seaway.dot.gov/