ATSSA’s sexual harassment prevention training meets state requirements ATSSA’s sexual harassment prevention training meets state requirements Pam / Thursday, July 16, 2020 0 5284 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 5313 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 5885 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
Recording of Town Hall on ATSSA’s online & virtual training options now available Recording of Town Hall on ATSSA’s online & virtual training options now available Pam / Wednesday, April 29, 2020 0 6281 Article rating: 3.0 If you couldn’t tune in yesterday, you can now watch ATSSA’s second Town Hall in which we heard from ATSSA staff, a master instructor and two members who have been using the online training resources. “Innovations in Online Training to Keep Your Employees Engaged" covered the many options ATSSA now offers for training and the changes implemented to meet members’ needs after social distancing guidelines and travel restrictions related to COVID-19 limited the opportunity for in-person classes. Read more
ATSSA expands and adapts training to assist members ATSSA expands and adapts training to assist members Virtual traffic control and online human resources and workplace safety training now offered Pam / Wednesday, April 8, 2020 0 6730 Article rating: 5.0 With restrictions imposed by the government for social distancing, ATSSA has quickly responded with two new options to enable members to continue meeting their training needs. ATSSA now offers virtual training for the Traffic Control Technician (TCT) and Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) courses. In addition, The Association launched a new online workplace training curriculum that is offered totally online and covers human resources and workplace safety topics. Read more
ATSSA launches virtual training courses ATSSA launches virtual training courses New option offered amid COVID-19 social distancing restrictions Pam / Thursday, April 2, 2020 0 8848 Article rating: 4.4 In response to government guidelines requesting social distancing, ATSSA is now offering virtual training for two of its classroom courses. Virtual training is now offered for the Traffic Control Technician (TCT) and Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) courses, with the first one scheduled for April 13. ATSSA has adjusted both courses to meet the needs of individual states. Read more
Recordings of ATSSA Convention & Traffic Expo concurrent sessions now available online for free Recordings of ATSSA Convention & Traffic Expo concurrent sessions now available online for free Pam / Thursday, February 20, 2020 0 7518 Article rating: No rating If you weren’t able to attend the 50th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo or haven’t mastered the art of being in two places at once, you missed some great presentations by experts in the roadway safety field. The great news is, you can find out what you missed during the convention’s concurrent education sessions! Recordings of the education sessions are now online and available for free. In addition, materials provided by the presenters are posted there as well. Read more
Work Zone Safety Grant funding results in training thousands Work Zone Safety Grant funding results in training thousands FHWA program helps ATSSA advance the roadway safety industry Anonym / Wednesday, August 21, 2019 0 8468 Article rating: 2.0 National work zone statistics for fatalities demonstrate a critical need for training roadway safety workers. From 2016 to 2017, fatalities in work zones increased from 782 to 799 – a 2 percent increase, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) website. Read more
Having troubles hiring and retaining qualified employees? ATSSA explores the issue Having troubles hiring and retaining qualified employees? ATSSA explores the issue SuperUser Account / Tuesday, December 19, 2017 0 7871 Article rating: No rating Within its outreach efforts, ATSSA strives to connect with its members and to support them, which is why in 2016, members were asked what the most challenging aspect of running a business was in a survey. Read more