Purpose
Train and Retain
Seasoned transportation and logistics professionals are retiring, so it is critical to provide transportation training programs for the next generation of leaders in the transportation workforce. The TLGC program provides advanced transportation training programs and opportunities for professional growth and career advancement to those who are in or moving into transportation leadership positions. Additionally, the TLGC will help retain transportation professionals who have industry experience by re-engaging them to meet new challenges in the transportation and logistics industry through continuing education and professional development.
Advanced Education
Transportation leaders who have a bachelor’s degree or even a master’s degree must continue their transportation education to move from technical to management to leadership roles in both the public and private transportation sectors and to fulfill professional development requirements. It is a priority to address transportation workforce needs of the 21st Century through continuing education, professional development, and transportation training programs. Current transportation leaders have identified areas for greater knowledge in the transportation industry:
-Multi-modal transportation systems integration
-Logistics and supply chain management
-Political processes in transportation decision making
-Organizational and management principles
-Transportation systems engineering principles
-Operations research principles
-Transportation finance
-The role of technology application
-Conflict resolution among competing interests
-Social, environmental, and economic considerations related to transportation and logistics