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Faster, Smarter, Cleaner, Greener: Developing the Transportation Workforce of the Future: Panel Discussion: Creating the 21st Century Transportation Workforce and Closing Remarks

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Thought leaders in transportation technology and workforce development come together for this full-day workforce development summit on emerging career pathways in transportation and how to prepare the next generation of workers. How can schools work with industry leaders to ensure relevant education and training programs? What specialized skills will be needed to plan and construct a world-class transit system? Which technologies will be critical in developing clean, efficient freight transportation systems that can compete at the regional, state and national levels? Focus will be on innovative technologies, including intelligent transportation systems, high-speed rail, wireless technologies, big data systems, smart freight networks, environmentally sustainable technologies, and others.

1:50-3:30 p.m. Panel Discussion: Creating the 21 st Century Transportation Workforce

Moderator and panelist: Thomas O’Brien, Executive Director, Center for International Trade and Transportation

Panelists: Kristin Decas, CEO and Port Director, Port of Hueneme, California

Carol Kuester, Director, Electronic Payments, Metropolitan Transportation Commission

Jim Misener, Director of Technical Standards, Qualcomm Technologies Inc.

Mark Novak, Dean, Extended University Division, CSU Bakersfield 3:50-4 p.m.

Closing Remarks: Rod Diridon, Sr., Emeritus Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute