#ConnectingMyCommunity Campaign
National recruitment campaign resources addressing frontline workforce challenges.
A Life-Skills Curriculum at MBTA’s Intern Transportation Institute
Learn about the MBTA's summer high school internship program, offering vocational training and practical experience for transit careers.
Addressing the Workforce Shortage: Invest in Transit Equity; Invest in Transit Workers
This Leadership APTA - Class of 2022 project’s strategies focus on expanding opportunities to youth, offering second-chance programs, and expanding workforce benefits to address biggest challenge faced by women, caregiving responsibilities.
APTA: Leadership Programs
Highlights of APTA's premier leadership programs and its scholarship program.
ATTAIN — American Transit Training and Apprenticeship Innovators Network
ATTAIN is a peer network created for transit agencies and labor unions to explore new apprenticeship programs or enhance existing programs for their frontline workforce.
Clever Devices Associate Program
Clever Devices offers a 12-month professional development program for its recent college graduates hires.
Community Impact: Technical Education for Communities (TEC)
Cummins TEC program transforms low-income youth into skilled workers with impressive graduation and employment rates.
Cooperative Education Program at The Routing Company
Northeastern University's partnership with The Routing Company provides co-op opportunities that could lead to full-time jobs, benefiting students, and employers.
CREATE Program: Keeping Chicago on the GO!
Learn how this public-private partnership modernizes the vital Chicago rail hub, supporting both local and national transportation needs.
CTA’s Second Chance Program: Transforming Lives and Building Futures”
CTA's Second Chance Program transforms lives by offering jobs, training, and hope to over 1,800 Chicago residents re-entering the workforce.
Cypress Mandela Partnership at Bay Area Rapid Transit
BART's partnership with Cypress Mandela Training Center provides training and job placement support to create transit industry career opportunities.
Cypress Mandela: Transforming Lives Through Skilled Trades Training
Discover how this nonprofit empowers Oakland residents with comprehensive, hands-on training and ongoing career support.
Data Deep Dive: A Decline of Women in the Workforce
Learn about the impact of the labor force imbalance on women, including vulnerabilities, burnout, and childcare issues.
Developing the Transit Workforce: A Strategic Approach to Growing the Talent Acquisition Ecosystem
This Leadership APTA -- Class of 2023 capstone project explores ways that transit organizations can influence the candidate pipeline of tomorrow.
Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion
EARN supports both private and public employers in their efforts to recruit, hire, retain and advance people with disabilities.
Fostering Inclusion and Diversity: A Guide to WSP USA’s Initiatives
WSP USA prioritizes inclusion and diversity through initiatives like the GROW series, creating an environment that celebrates diversity and equity.
Girl Scouts: Classroom to Career
Discover inspiring stories of Girl Scouts' journeys in diverse careers and STEM fields through the Classroom To Career program.
HDR Partnership with Girl Scouts and Women’s Transportation Seminar
Discover HDR and the Girl Scouts' "Transportation Day," inspiring 1,200+ girls for STEM careers in transportation.
High School and College Internships at Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago Transit Authority internships transform students' futures and boost summer youth engagement.
Hiring and Culture at Proterra
Proterra's culture, core values, and clear communication have led to significant workforce growth and sustained employee satisfaction.
Hiring Initiatives at Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Discover how DART overcame workforce challenges in the aftermath of the pandemic.
Improving Workforce Retention through Safety, Culture, and Compensation
This Emerging Leaders Program -- Class of 2023 team features data from C-Suite, operational managers, and other administrative employees, and frontline workers to provide a different perspective in solving workforce retention challenges.
International Transportation Learning Center
The International Transportation Learning Center (ITLC) is a national nonprofit based in Silver Spring, MD, dedicated to advancing frontline workforce development across industry sectors critical to the nation's economic growth—including transportation, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing.
King County Metro Trades Campaign
Discover rewarding careers in the trades with King County Metro, offering benefits and career advancement in Rail, Vehicle Maintenance, and Transit Facilities.
Lao Family Community Development
Learn about partnership opportunities with organizations like Lao Family Community Development in Oakland who is partnering with BART for district-wide internships.
