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Grailing Jones, National Executive Director at Schneider National Inc., talks about the diversification of the transportation workforce and the methods he uses to recruit a diverse pool of workers.

  You are being asked to participate in a research study conducted by the Southwest Transportation Workforce Center, located at California State University Long Beach. You were selected as a possible participant in this study because of your expertise in trade and transportation. Please read and scroll down to be redirected to the survey. PURPOSE […]

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 […]

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

Join the NNTW Regional Transportation Workforce Centers on this 4-part webinar journey that explores how to achieve effective student career engagement and priority workforce development during the pandemic and the long road to recovery ahead. Download a flyer of the complete series here. October 7th, 2020: 11am – 12pm Mountain Engaging Multidisciplinary Student Talent to Meet […]

Members of the National Network for the Transportation Workforce (NNTW) team led a Transportation Research Board panel discussion on January 10, 2017 to share how career pathway demonstration programs can unite industry and academic leaders to prepare the next generation of transportation professionals. The panel, titled “Transportation Career Pathways,” was sponsored by the TRB Standing […]

“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 […]

SWTWC has launched a new data resource that utilizes geospatial information technology to offer a visual representation of its occupational data analysis and projections. This resource helps users access and analyze state-level data for critical transportation occupations in the Southwest region.

  You are being asked to participate in a research study conducted by the Southwest Transportation Workforce Center, located at California State University Long Beach. You were selected as a possible participant in this study because of your expertise in transportation planning. Please read and scroll down to be redirected to the survey. PURPOSE OF […]

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:

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]