{"id":11834,"date":"2011-07-09T06:16:35","date_gmt":"2011-07-09T06:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/utu.org\/?p=11834"},"modified":"2011-07-09T06:16:35","modified_gmt":"2011-07-09T06:16:35","slug":"seminars-for-women-in-transportation-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smart-union.org\/seminars-for-women-in-transportation-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Seminars for women in transportation careers","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"
Two separate two-day online dialogues focusing on unique issues for women in blue-collar transportation careers are offered at no charge by the U.S. Department of Transportation.<\/p>\n
July 11-15:<\/strong> How do we best describe and promote women working in skilled, blue-collar transportation-related careers?<\/p>\n July 25-29:<\/strong> How do we leverage existing programs that promote recruitment and hiring of women working in transportation-related trades?; and, What ideas, suggestions or strategies do you have for retaining and advancing women\u2019s talent within your industry?<\/p>\n Participants in the dialogues will have the opportunity to submit, comment on, and rate ideas interactively with colleagues from across the country, creating a national exchange of ideas, suggestions and best practices for women in blue-collar transportation careers.<\/p>\n The online discussions will be accessible for 24 hours during their scheduled dates, and registered participants can easily log on from home.<\/p>\n