01722037

Monograph

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/179878.aspx

Given workforce shortfalls, state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) need to spend time analyzing and planning for the future of their own transportation workforce. This synthesis identifies the current state of practice associated with the implementation of surface transportation workforce planning and development strategies by state DOTs. A special effort was made to identify strategies used by state DOTs to help build career pathways in surface transportation for young adults, second career professionals, veterans, and encore careerists. The study captures the current practice among state DOTs and associated local and tribal technical assistance programs (LTAPs/TTAPs). The study presents a literature review and the results of a survey of both state DOTs that manage research programs and LTAPs. Forty-five completed responses were received from the 50 state DOTs in the survey sample, a response rate of 90%. Case examples of five state DOTs are provided; these present an in-depth analysis of the processes and considerations, challenges, lessons learned, and keys to success of some of the strategies. This synthesis report will be of interest to administrators and others concerned with the challenges and opportunities facing the transportation industry and its changing workforce.

Project 20-05, Topic 49-10

English

72p

2019

NCHRP Synthesis of Highway Practice

9780309480840

Digital/other

Appendices; Figures; References; Tables

Case studies; Literature reviews; State departments of transportation; State of the practice; Strategic planning; Surveys; Transportation careers; Workforce

Local Technical Assistance Program; Tribal Technical Assistance Program

Administration and Management; Education and Training; Planning and Forecasting; Transportation (General)

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Nov 11 2019 10:29AM