SWTWC to Lead New $1.25 Million National Career Pathway Initiative
The Southwest Transportation Workforce Center (SWTWC) will lead a national career pathway demonstration program as a result of being awarded a $1.25 million Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grant titled the National Transportation Career Pathways Initiative. SWTWC, a METRANS research center based at CSULB, partnered with the four other regional transportation workforce centers in Montana, Wisconsin, […] Read More
LBBJ Perspectives: Training the Supply Chain Workforce of Tomorrow
The Long Beach region, home to one of the busiest seaports in the nation, has a high demand for workers in the waterborne cargo movement industry, known as logistics or supply chain management. There is a significant need for more entry-level and mid-level supply chain management Read More
Scholarship: 2016 James A. Ditch Educational Fund Scholarship
“Making a difference and improving lives.” James A. Ditch was a founding father of the Southern California Regional Transit Training Consortium (SCRTTC). His passion for training and education was unprecedented. This Education Fund was established in honor of James, and will provide much needed support to students who wish to pursue and/or advance their career in public […] Read More
Upcoming Webinar: Transfer the Knowledge Before it Walks Out the Door
The West Region Transportation Workforce Center (WRTWC) is hosting a webinar about Knowledge Management on September 14, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (CT) with Patrick Ibarra from the Mejorando Group. This is a follow-up of Ibarra’s popular presentation in June 2016. Register here by September 8, 2016. For more information, check out the flyer below: Read More
Workforce Summit Addresses Critical Advanced Transportation Issues
The Southwest Transportation Workforce Center (SWTWC) and the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) co-hosted an exciting lineup of keynote speakers and panelists to address how to prepare the national workforce for the tremendous changes underway in the transportation sector. Titled “Faster, Smarter, Cleaner, Greener: Developing the Transportation Workforce of the Future,” the April, 29, 2016, summit […] Read More
Webinar Recording: Developing the Transportation Talent Pipeline
Recording of the Webinar Unfilled jobs hurt the competitive position of our businesses and our nation. This discussion will help leaders from business and industry, economic development, education, and workforce development learn about proven strategies for enhancing employer competitiveness and profitability through improved access to skilled workers. Moderated and facilitated by Teresa Adams, Director, Midwest Transportation […] Read More
Webinar Recording: Innovative Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Partnership
As seen in the video above, the Southwest Transportation Workforce Center (SWTWC) and the National Association of State Directors for Career and Technical Education (NASDCTE) successfully co-sponsored a webinar titled: Innovative Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Partnerships Webinar on February 24, 2016. The webinar featured teachers, administrators, and industry partners who provided insights and best practices from […] Read More
FHWA Job Priorities and Needs Report
This report identifies areas where skill development is most important for employees as well as key transportation careers in the Southwest Region of the U.S. However, while focusing on transportation workforce needs, it is also important to understand challenges that will be faced when looking to improve the workforce. Download the full report: FHWA Job […] Read More