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This study provides an assessment of the of the job creation and attendant education and training needs associated with the proposed construction of the California High-Speed Rail (HSR) network, scheduled to begin construction in September 2012. Given the high profile of national and state commitment to the project, a comprehensive analysis that discusses the educational, training and related needs created during the build out of the California HSR network is necessary. By using a more accurate “bottom-up” approach to estimate the labor, education, skills, and knowledge needed to complete the California HSR network, this report identifies the magnitude of the workforce development challenges that lie ahead. The results indicate that the largest group of workers will be the tens of thousands of laborers who will help build the system during the construction phase of the project. Most of these workers will require HSR-specialized training from various kinds of programs, including trade apprenticeships. However, significant numbers of others workers will require HSR-related college education from all levels of the education system, including community colleges, and other colleges and universities. Significant numbers of professionals with baccalaureates and post-graduate degrees will also be required.

This paper was sponsored by TRB committee AR010 Intercity Passenger Rail

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12-4617

English

19p

2012

Transportation Research Board 91st Annual Meeting

Digital/other

Figures; References; Tables

Education and training; Employment; High speed rail; Job analysis; Jobs; Megaprojects; Needs assessment; Personnel; Workforce

California High-Speed Rail Project

Administration and Management; Education and Training; Passenger Transportation; Public Transportation; Railroads; I10: Economics and Administration

Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2012 Paper #12-4617

TRIS, TRB

Feb 8 2012 5:25PM