Transit Industry Careers – Getting Your Job Seekers Connected to In-Demand Jobs

Transit Industry Careers – Getting Your Job Seekers Connected to In-Demand Jobs

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

How can workforce professionals connect their job seekers to jobs in the high-demand transit industry? What trends are driving this growth, and what skills are required to get a good job? Join Ron Painter on Tuesday, December 16 for an interview with APTA Board Member and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Director Lydia Grose. Lydia will share insights on job growth in the transit industry and explain why engaging veterans, millennials, and even K-12 youth is critical to building the workforce pipeline as more and more baby boomers enter retirement.  In this Workforce Central interview, access the tools and information you need to engage your own transit agency and get your job seekers excited about the array of careers available in this dynamic, green-friendly, fast paced industry.

Resources and Links

Transit Virtual Career Network

Get Moving: Public Transportation Occupational Guidebook (Heldrich Center)

APTA Youth Summit – June 28 – July 2, 2015

Resources for Workforce Professionals on the APTA website