Public Transportation Careers to Excite the Next Generation!

Ahead of National Transit Career Day, Nov. 13, APTA recorded an interview at the TRANSform conference in Boston with influential figures from across the transportation industry, who shared their personal journeys and pivotal moments that have guided their work.

In this video, Reginald Mason, transit director, Greensboro Transit Agency, NC; Kim Petty, CEO, Onward Health; Benjamin Claus, area transit market sector leader, HDR; Tricia Chastanet, transportation supervising planner, CT DOT; and Geisha Ester, chair, APTA Education and Career Awareness Subcommittee, describe the challenges and opportunities in the careers of a CEO, state DOT planner, private-sector leader, and more.

APTA has a wealth of resources for public transit agencies, government partners, schools, and businesses to use in highlighting the rewarding career paths available in the industry. Sign up to participate today.

For more information, join APTA’s National Transit Career Day virtual information session Oct. 21, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern, using the Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86132651831 (meeting ID: 861 3265 1831  passcode: APTA).

For questions, contact APTA’s Workforce Development and Educational Services team at workforce@apta.com.