Transit Workforce Center (TWC)

Today TWC celebrates America's #IndependenceDay, wishing all #transit workers and riders a happy, healthy, and safe #4thOfJuly filled with fireworks, festivities, and fun! We appreciate the hard-working transit workers who keeps America's cities moving every day, reducing traffic and parking hassles during the holiday, keeping the streets less crowded and safer for all during holiday celebrations! 🎆🎇 ❤️🤍💙

Today, we recognize the June 28, 1969 #StonewallRiots and the brave individuals from the #LGBTQ+ community who took a stance that day, igniting a movement that changed the course of history. TWC supports inclusive and safe #transit systems and workplaces for everyone, embracing all sexual orientations and gender identities. #LGBTQ+History #EqualityForAll #RideWithPride #PrideMonth

There’s still time to REGISTER for TWC’s #ATTAIN Bus Maintenance Apprenticeship meeting TODAY at 1 pm ET! Join TWC for an interactive discussion with Fairfax County Connector/ATU Local 689 and Metro Transit/ATU Local 1005 on the development and operation of bus maintenance apprenticeship programs. REGISTER at the link below to secure your spot: https://ow.ly/Jr2Y50Sq6YC

TWC celebrates #Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and their ongoing journey toward equality. We are dedicated to building, expanding, and supporting a #diverse, #inclusive, and #safe workforce for all workers, including the many African Americans who work in #transit, keeping our communities connected and moving forward. #ConnectMyCommunity

Don’t miss TWC’s webinar, “Powering Up the Workforce: Transit Workforce Center's Zero-Emission Bus Resources,” TODAY at 1:30 pm ET! Hear from and engage in an interactive discussion with TWC, the Federal Transit Administration, the National Transit Institute, and the American Public Transportation Association, as they showcase available zero-emission workforce development resources. Free registration at the link below: https://ow.ly/gZYh50S4rsA

There’s still time to register for TWC’s webinar, “Powering Up the Workforce: Transit Workforce Center's Zero-Emission Bus Resources,” MONDAY, June 17, at 1:30 pm ET! Engage in an interactive discussion with TWC, the Federal Transit Administration, the National Transit Institute, and the American Public Transportation Association, as they showcase available zero-emission workforce development resources. Secure your spot at the link below: https://ow.ly/gZYh50S4rsA

REGISTER NOW for TWC’s webinar, “Powering Up the Workforce: Transit Workforce Center's Zero-Emission Bus Resources,” next Monday, June 17, at 1:30 pm ET. Hear from and engage in an interactive discussion with TWC, FTA, the National Transit Institute, and the American Public Transportation Association, as they showcase available zero-emission workforce development resources. Secure your spot at the link below: https://ow.ly/gZYh50S4rsA

TWC is excited to share our recent case study spotlighting the Mississippi Home Corporation and Mississippi Department of Transportation's DRIVE Program! Through partnerships with transit agencies and community-based organizations, the DRIVE program provides CDL job training, job placement, housing assistance, and other supportive services to individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. #TWCCaseStudy 📚 #ConnectMyCommunity 🤝 Check out the full case study using the link below: https://ow.ly/OaFH50SbcE0

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for TWC’s Making Connections 2024 – The National Transit Workforce Conference on November 11-13, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland's Inner Harbor! MC24 is a unique event bringing together a diverse range of transit stakeholders, including agencies, unions, nonprofits, government, education, and workforce development organizations. This year's conference is organized around the Federal Transit Administration’s National Transit Workforce Development Strategic Plan goals, featuring sessions with key industry players, workshops, and dialogue addressing the full range of transit workforce needs, and a keynote address by FTA Acting Administrator Veronica Vanterpool. Secure your spot and register now using the link below: https://lnkd.in/eeZxTTKn #MC24 #MakingConnections #MakingADifference #NationalTransitWorkforceConference

Check out TWC’s upcoming webinar, "Powering Up the Workforce: Transit Workforce Center's Zero-Emission Bus Resources" on Monday, June 17, at 1:30 pm ET. Hear from and engage in an interactive discussion with TWC, the Federal Transit Administration, the National Transit Institute, and the American Public Transportation Association as they showcase available zero-emission workforce development resources. Free registration at the link below: https://ow.ly/gZYh50S4rsA