Abstract:
From Artificial to increases in mobility choices, Transport Administrations need to create
methods for recruiting new talent while ensuring their current talent is provided the tools to
remain relevant. The United States Department of Transportation (US DOT), Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) and other Transport Administrations are identifying and
developing tools to address workforce challenges for today and in the future. The FHWA is
utilizing Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Education Program
(GAMTTEP) and National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) to educate kindergarten
through secondary education on careers in transportation with the hope of generating
interest in transportation careers as these age groups approach college age.
(Transportation Educational Development for K-12 | FHWA (dot.gov). Further, the FHWA
is utilizing the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP),
Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG), other internship
programs to provide opportunities for research and work experience. The FHWA
Professional Development Program, premiere entry-level career program, provides
opportunities for continued development, (Careers|FHWA (dot.gov). For current
employees, the FHWA offers consistent training in leadership and technical fields allowing
for continuous growth and education. The FHWA, in partnership and collaboration with
other Transport Administrations, are continuously joining forces through organizations like
the Transportation Research Board (TRB), the American Association of State Highway
and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and PIARC to identify best practices in workforce
development to share ensuring continued workforce growth and development. These
practices and tools can be utilized by Transport Administration to grow talent within its
organizations.
