Bring your recruitment challenges to ATSSA's Open Forum on Workforce Development Bring your recruitment challenges to ATSSA's Open Forum on Workforce Development Be part of the conversation at the 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo in February Pam / Wednesday, January 6, 2021 0 384 Article rating: No rating Attend the Open Forum on Workforce Development at ATSSA’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo to be part of the dialogue among key stakeholders on the challenges facing roadway safety infrastructure industry in hiring and retaining a viable workforce. Hear from experts during a two-hour session on Feb. 10 and engage in the discussion to help identify partners and resources. Jeffrey Zaharewicz, acting director of the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Center for Accelerating Innovation and Office of Innovative Program Delivery, will serve as facilitator. Read more
EDC Virtual Summit offered ideas to further workforce development efforts EDC Virtual Summit offered ideas to further workforce development efforts Pam / Thursday, December 17, 2020 0 403 Article rating: No rating ATSSA staff took part in the recent Every Day Counts (EDC) Virtual Summit, coming away with ideas to enhance workforce development efforts. EDC is the state-based model that identifies and rapidly deploys proven innovations in transportation. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) program aims to shorten the project delivery process, enhance roadway safety, reduce traffic congestion and integrate automation. The recent EDC Virtual Summit highlighted programs being employed by local transportation agencies and departments of transportation (DOTs). Its intent was to engage and stakeholders in day-to-day operations of the business of transportation. Read more
ATSSA’s sexual harassment prevention training meets state requirements ATSSA’s sexual harassment prevention training meets state requirements Pam / Thursday, July 16, 2020 0 1145 Article rating: 3.0 In an era when the #MeToo movement has garnered widespread attention, employers need to be vigilant to make sure everyone on their team understands what sexual harassment is, how to avoid it and, should it occur, how to report it. ATSSA’s new online Workplace Training provides a quick, simple and cost-effective solution and includes courses for specific states to meet their individual requirements. Read more
Deadline extended to July 9 for proposals to lead education sessions at ATSSA’s 2021 Convention Deadline extended to July 9 for proposals to lead education sessions at ATSSA’s 2021 Convention 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo is confirmed for 2021, likely presented in multiple formats Pam / Friday, June 26, 2020 0 908 Article rating: No rating It’s not too late to submit your proposals to lead education sessions for the 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo scheduled for San Diego from Jan. 29 through Feb. 2. ATSSA has extended the deadline to July 9 to allow more time for industry experts to provide their insights and expertise during this annual event, which is confirmed for 2021. Sessions that can be conducted virtually or pre-recorded are of particular interest as well as topics that address how you dealt with the challenges and opportunities presented by the pandemic. Read more
Experts encouraged to share expertise at 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo Experts encouraged to share expertise at 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo Applications open to lead education sessions at ATSSA’s 2021 Convention Pam / Monday, June 8, 2020 0 1202 Article rating: 4.0 UPDATE: ATSSA extended the deadline for submissions to July 9 at 11:59 p.m. ATSSA seeks your proposals to lead educational sessions for the 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo scheduled for San Diego from Jan. 29 through Feb. 2. The event may have some new twists in 2021 due to the global pandemic but it’s still on and applications to present your industry insights and expertise are now available. Applications are now open for proposals and due by June 25. “We are excited to see what topics and ideas the industry will bring forward with this Call for Proposals,” said ATSSA Training Program Manager Jessica Scheyder. “Sessions that can be conducted virtually or pre-recorded will be of particular interest, as well as sessions that address the obstacles and opportunities related to the current pandemic environment.” Read more
19Feb2021 ATSSA’s online Convention & Traffic Expo draws worldwide attendance Friday, February 19, 2021 Read more