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TRANSPORTATION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: A TRANSPORTATION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: A UNIVERSITY-BASED APPROACH TO SUPPORTING A NATIONAL STRATEGYJUNE 8, 2010

Robert Plymale, Rahall Transportation InstituteJohn Collura, University of MassachusettsJune 8, 2010

Agendag

• UTC TWD Roles and Regional TWD Summits …….John Collura

• DOT RITA TWD Update …………………………..Curt Tompkins

• A N ti l TWD St t L di M d• A National TWD Strategy ………………………Lydia Mercado

• A National TWD Summit/Group Discussion....................Diana Long

• Summary and Next Steps…………………………John Collura

Why focus on workforce development?y p

UTCs are in unique position:UTCs are in unique position:

I l ti i ti th h h• Implementing innovations through research

• Attracting next generation into the industry

• Developing the KSAs of next generation and current professionals and techniciansand current professionals and technicians

UTC Roles

• Research (basic & applied and some on TWD issues)

• Technology Transfer (Implement research results)

Ed i (d ifi ) • Education (degree, certificate)

• Training (CEUs and PDHs)Training (CEUs and PDHs)

• Information Dissemination/Technical Assistance/

•Collaboration (CE and EE Dept, SCs, Pro Org/Assoc)

Regional Summits – 2009g

North Dakota State UniversityNorth Dakota State UniversitySeptember 10, Fargo, NDPRIMARY FOCUS

• Public transportationIdentified solutions to workforce development issuesDeveloped action plansp pTook ideas back and implemented them in order to “make a

difference”RESULTSRESULTS

• Improved perspective and understanding among participants ofIndustry imageWorker retentionWorker retentionHigher educationInternships


University of VermontJanuary 27-30, St. Petersburg, FLPRIMARY FOCUS• Workforce Development Institute of AACC• Forum on Transportation Workforce

RESULTS• Engagement with key workforce leaders in community Engagement with key workforce leaders in community colleges• Identification of next steps for community college involvement in transportation workforce development


METRANS/MTI Cal State Long BeachMETRANS/MTI Cal State Long BeachFebruary 1-2, Long Beach, CAPRIMARY FOCUSPRIMARY FOCUS• Explored the role of universities and other educational institutions as partners in transportation workforce development

RESULTSRESULTS• Highlighted effective programs and best practices• Focused on gaps between community colleges and four-Focused on gaps between community colleges and four-year universities


Pennsylvania State UniversityPennsylvania State UniversityApril 21-22, University Park, PAPRIMARY FOCUSPRIMARY FOCUS• Civil engineering, K-12, education, industry, recruitment, training, retention, economic and workforce development

RESULTSId ifi d l i d h • Identified common elements across various modes that

make the transportation professional• Developed a broader perspective of how to educate Developed a broader perspective of how to educate people in transportation


Midwest Transp Consortium/Iowa State UnivMidwest Transp. Consortium/Iowa State Univ.April 27-28, Ames, IAPRIMARY FOCUSM OCUS•Educational and training needs of the transportation workforce of the future (years 2030 to 2050); focus on women and other underrepresented population segments underrepresented population segments • Identified strategies to address these needs across various career paths

RESULTS• Identified needs opportunities challenges and examples of • Identified needs, opportunities, challenges, and examples of best practices for attracting, educating, training, and retaining a diverse and effective workforce


University of DenverUniversity of DenverApril 29-30, Denver, COPRIMARY FOCUSPRIMARY FOCUS•State DOT, Intermodal education, women, private industry (trucking, rail, consulting)

RESULTSId ifi d i i N i A i •Identified gaps in attracting women, Native Americans,

other underrepresented population segments •Identified lack of research and data on women in Identified lack of research and data on women in transportation


University of Tennessee (Knoxville)University of Tennessee (Knoxville)May 11, Nashville, IAPRIMARY FOCUSPRIMARY FOCUS• Education (Race to the Top and TN Diploma Project), STEM, highway, civil engineering, workforce investment programs, trucking, logistics and supply chain education, K-12

RESULTS• Began to identify the transportation workforce needs Began to identify the transportation workforce needs for the region

Common Themes

Transportation should be a Career Destination, not coincidence from trucker to manager!

Curriculum needs to be updated to foster innovation and address emerging technology g g gy

Research and curriculum need to be more strongly linked to the workforce

Diversity is not addressed in curriculum design(i it d 't l t t d ' t h t d t i iti )(i.e, it doesn t appeal to today s tech savvy students, women, minorities)

Mentoring begins at the college level (or before!):

there should be student intern opportunities to engage students while pp g gthey are pursuing their degrees

Core location to find information or share ideas

Workforce Research NeedsWorkforce Research Needs

General Transportation Research should be linked to

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General Transportation Research should be linked to TWDDevelopment of innovative pedagogy based onp p g gy

Diversity, Learning styles of MillennialsVocational through Graduate!gTransportation modes

Analysis of demographic trends as part of y g p porganizational workforce assessment and planning

DiversityWork/Life BalanceHighly skilled versus mid-level skilled workers

National Information ClearinghouseNational Information Clearinghouse

Internships

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InternshipsTraining

Community College PartnershipCommunity College PartnershipRetraining for downsized industries

ResourcesResourcesTransportation Curriculum

Vocational, Community College, UniversityVocational, Community College, UniversityGraduate Degrees and CertificatesEngineering SkillsEngineering SkillsManagement Skills

R it t d R t tiRecruitment and Retention

Recruitment

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RecruitmentGenerate interest in STEM topics at K-12Promote transportation careers as a GREAT choicePromote transportation careers as a GREAT choicePartnering

RetentionRetentionSalariesWorkplace benefits: job sharing, flex time, etc.Wo p ace be e s: job s a g, e e, e c.MentoringSabbaticals and Professional Developmentp

KSAs Mapping KSAs Mapping

Greater integration of industry needs into university

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Greater integration of industry needs into university and college transportation curriculumsBroader technical and management skills Broader technical and management skills

outsourcing, accountability requirements, etc.

Curriculum (all levels) in emerging areasCurriculum (all levels) in emerging areasHigh Speed RailSustainability/Alternative EnergySustainability/Alternative EnergyIntelligent Transportation SystemsInnovation

PartneringPartnering

Innovation in transportation education

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Innovation in transportation educationResidency programsMentoring programsMentoring programsJob shadowing/internships

Greater efficiencies Greater efficiencies Improved understanding of constraintsPractical opportunities for students, faculty, and Practical opportunities for students, faculty, and practitionersBetter definition of transportation professional imagep p g

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