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Ms. Monique Stewart FRA Office of Research & Development October 24, 2012

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Workforce Development Initiative In coordination with the DOT National Transportation Workforce Development Strategy Initiative. Ms. Monique Stewart FRA Office of Research & Development October 24, 2012. Agenda. FRA Workforce Development Initiative

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Ms. Monique Stewart FRA Office of Research & Development October 24, 2012

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  1. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)Workforce Development Initiative In coordination with the DOT National Transportation Workforce Development Strategy Initiative Ms. Monique Stewart FRA Office of Research & Development October 24, 2012

  2. Agenda • FRA Workforce Development Initiative • Railroad Industry Workforce Issues • FRA Workforce Development Conceptual Approach • Railroad Industry Modal Profile Annual Update Approach • Questions/Comments Presentation Title: Federal Railroad Administration Workforce Development Initiative

  3. FRA Workforce Development Initiative FRA Workforce Development Team (FRA-WDT): Lead: Ms. Monique Stewart Champions: Dr. John Tunna (Director, FRA Office of Research & Development) Mr. Kevin Kesler (Division Chief, FRA Office of Research & Development) Members: Ms. Debra Chappell (FRA Office of Railroad Safety) Dr. Pasi Lautala (Michigan Technological University) Mr. Lloyd Parker (T. White Parker) Background: The FRA-WDT was organized by the Office of Research & Development in response to the DOT National Transportation Workforce Development Strategy Initiative and consists of representatives of FRA and academia, as well as Workforce Development consultants. Approach: Serve as the FRA delegate to the DOT Education and Workforce Development Group Develop a Railroad Industry Modal Profile and facilitate annual republications Increase awareness of current rail workforce challenges and initiatives Assist in developing a comprehensive strategy to address workforce challenges, as appropriate Respond to workforce-related requests provided by DOT and industry stakeholders, as required Presentation Title: Federal Railroad Administration Workforce Development Initiative

  4. Railroad Industry Workforce Issues Data gathered through interviews with industry representatives Presentation Title: Federal Railroad Administration Workforce Development Initiative

  5. Railroad Industry Workforce Issues: Aging Workforce Railroad Workforce Population by Age 1997, 2004, 2008 * SOURCE: RRB Annual Railroad Retirement Act and Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act data, statistical tables, section D: employment and compensation statistics, Table D-11, n.d.). http://www.rrb.gov/pdf/act/ST09partd.pdf Presentation Title: Federal Railroad Administration Workforce Development Initiative

  6. FRA Workforce Development Conceptual Approach Presentation Title: Federal Railroad Administration Workforce Development Initiative

  7. Railroad Industry Modal Profile Annual Update Approach • Analyze industry trends regarding railroad employee populations, operating revenues, and average population ages in order to gauge the health of the industry Industry Facts and Figures • Evaluate Trending Railroad Topics • Assess the impacts of emerging railroad factors such as STEM Programs and High Speed Rail as they pertain to the railroad workforce Emerging Railroad Topics Presentation Title: Federal Railroad Administration Workforce Development Initiative Monitor and Maintain Industry Data

  8. For Additional Information, Please Contact • Ms. Monique Stewart • (202) 493-6358 • monique.stewart@dot.gov • To View the Railroad Industry Modal Profile, Visit • http://www.fra.dot.gov/rpd/downloads/TR_Railroad_Industry_Modal_Profile_Final_Release_v3.pdf Presentation Title: Federal Railroad Administration Workforce Development Initiative

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