2013 Session: 396

• A Contemporary Model: The Culture of Progressive Longitudinal Training in the Public Transit Industry
  Abstract: Professional and workforce development is important to maintaining the safe and reliable operational integrity of the public transportation industry in the United States. This paper discusses a new concept of professional and workforce development called longitudinal training and its benefits, influences, challenges, examples, and culture. Additionally, these factors are directly associated to new advances in technology, educational techniques, paradigms, and strategies for workforce and professional development.
  Authors: Reep, Amber; Bart, Edward
  Authors: Reep, Amber; Bart, Edward
  Year: 2013
  Document Type: Paper
  Subject: Education and Training
  Session: 396
  Paper Number: 13-0589
  Practice-Ready: Yes
• Workforce Excellence Program: Comprehensive Workforce Planning Model for Transportation Agencies
  Abstract: Strategic recruitment of vital positions, retention of highly skilled and motivated employees, and effective training and development rank foremost in the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ (DOT&PF) commitment to workforce planning. Transportation challenges include:•Alaska Marine Highway connects 33 coastal communities via 3,500 waterway miles•Aviation operations include two international airports and 252 rural airports – approximately 82% of communities are not served by roads•Diverse and extreme geologic and climate conditionsThe Workforce Excellence Program incorporates workforce data with an annual environmental scan to forecast future transportation workforce needs. Program focus:•2011 – training and development•2012 – recruitment and retention•2013 – knowledge transfer and career awarenessRecent DOT&PF training and development successes include:•Construction Management Graduate Certificate through University of Alaska and the Alaska University Transportation Center focusing on leadership and project management skills – credits can be applied to Master’s Degree•American Association of Airport Executives Certified Member program (AAAE CM) – professional airport management credential•Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) training – international qualification standards for masters, officers and watch personnel•Online Supervisor ToolkitOver the next 12 months, DOT&PF will implement a Mentorship program and the Leadership Development Program. Additional online resources and tools will also be made available to department employees.Workforce Excellence strives to identify and implement workforce development best practices in the transportation industry.
  Authors: Holland, Amanda
  Authors: Holland, Amanda
  Year: 2013
  Document Type: Paper
  Subject: Education and Training
  Session: 396
  Paper Number: 13-1088
  Practice-Ready: Yes
• How Service Learning is Integrated with Transportation Curriculum to Support Career and Education Development
  Abstract: The Transportation, Logistics and Cargo Security (TLCS) Program at Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) was created to provide new students and incumbent workers with a broad understanding of the transportation industry. The success of the program has led to continued educational offerings for students interested in industry credentials. The program focuses on professional education and ties these concepts to current workforce needs, career awareness, and career preparation through many methods. Delivered content provides career opportunities through professionally created program videos, classroom content, guest speakers, and local field trips. Students learn industry skills and knowledge through the participation in service learning and engaged learning projects. Service-learning, which provides applied learning experiences by linking community service, curriculum, and reflection are effective educational tools used in the TLCS Program. Active and engaged learning activities are also used to provide students hands on experiences to tie classroom material to workforce activities. TLCS program students apply supply chain and transportation concepts though participating in specialized activities. This example of utilizing active learning activities supports growth in industry education and career knowledge.
  Authors: Snow, Kipp
  Authors: Snow, Kipp
  Year: 2013
  Document Type: Paper
  Subject: Education and Training
  Session: 396
  Paper Number: 13-2140
  Practice-Ready: Yes
• Estimating Workforce Needs for High-Speed Rail in California and the U.S.
  Abstract: This study assesses the overall impact of job creation associated with the anticipated construction of a high-speed rail (HSR) network in the US, particularly in California, which is scheduled to begin construction as early as September 2012. Using variations of a “bottom up” estimation technique, this study provides estimates of the quantity and type of workers needed during the design, construction, and operation of high-speed rail infrastructure, and attendant education and training needs. Given the high profile of national and state commitment to the project, as well as its potential as an employment generator, a comprehensive analysis that discusses the education, training and related needs created during the build out of the HSR network is timely. By using a more accurate “bottom-up” approach to estimate the labor, education, and training needed to complete the California HSR network, this report seeks to identify the magnitude of the workforce development challenges that lie ahead in the implementation of the national HSR system.
  Authors: Hernandez, Paul; Haas, Peter J.
  Authors: Hernandez, Paul; Haas, Peter J.
  Year: 2013
  Document Type: Paper
  Subject: Education and Training
  Session: 396
  Paper Number: 13-4060
  Practice-Ready: Yes
• Meeting The Needs – What Does The Railroad Industry Need And Expect From Higher Education?
  Abstract: Rail transportation and engineering education in the United States (U.S.) was neglected for decades, due to lack of demand for graduates in the field. However, an increase in freight rail transportation volumes combined with a growing interest in passenger rail development has re-energized the academic community. Currently, several universities are either investigating or implementing rail-related activities. Because of the long disconnect between the industry and academia, several challenges have arisen regarding what the rail industry needs and wants from graduates and universities. Some of the challenges include the quantitative and qualitative demands placed upon graduates by the industry as well as industry preference for types of education and the perceived benefits from university education and university-industry collaboration. The educational background of current industry employees and its importance on their career selection are also of interest. This paper utilizes the outcomes of two on-line surveys of industry employees to bring light to the questions presented above. Over 1,000 industry employees participated in the surveys that were conducted in 2006 and 2010. The second survey was conducted as part of a collaborative study between the U.S. and the European Union, allowing direct comparison of opinions between the U.S. and international workforce.
  Authors: Lautala, Pasi Tapio
  Authors: Lautala, Pasi Tapio
  Year: 2013
  Document Type: Paper
  Subject: Education and Training
  Session: 396
  Paper Number: 13-4365
  Practice-Ready: Yes
• A Contemporary Model: The Culture of Progressive Longitudinal Training in the Public Transit Industry
  Authors: Reep, Amber
  Authors: Reep, Amber
  Year: 2013
  Document Type: Presentation
  Subject: Education and Training
  Session: 396
  Paper Number: 13-0589
• Workforce Excellence Program: Comprehensive Workforce Planning Model for Transportation Agencies
  Authors: Holland, Amanda
  Authors: Holland, Amanda
  Year: 2013
  Document Type: Presentation
  Subject: Education and Training
  Session: 396
  Paper Number: 13-1088
• How Service Learning is Integrated with Transportation Curriculum to Support Career and Education Development
  Authors: Snow, Kipp
  Authors: Snow, Kipp
  Year: 2013
  Document Type: Presentation
  Subject: Education and Training
  Session: 396
  Paper Number: 13-2140
• Estimating Workforce Needs for High-Speed Rail in California and the U.S.
  Authors: Haas, Peter
  Authors: Haas, Peter
  Year: 2013
  Document Type: Presentation
  Subject: Education and Training
  Session: 396
  Paper Number: 13-4060
• Meeting The Needs - What Does The Railroad Industry Need And Expect From Higher Education?
  Authors: Lautala, Pasi
  Authors: Lautala, Pasi
  Year: 2013
  Document Type: Presentation
  Subject: Education and Training
  Session: 396
  Paper Number: 13-4365