WTS Workshops & Webinars
WTS International strives to provide opportunities for both professional and personal advancement and development for both members and non-members of our organization. Our workshops and webinars, offered at a discounted rate for WTS members, feature industry experts from all levels and fields of transportation to discuss growth, allyship, corporate responsibility, environmental justice, the future of transportation technology, research deployment and engagement, and more.
These sessions are eligible for CM credits from APA.
Upcoming WTS International Workshops
WTS Connects: Member Meetups
WTS Connects is a program designed specifically for WTS Members to connect, learn, and discuss with each other around specific leadership content. WTS Connects has two program options: WTS Connects for Members and WTS Connects for Executives. The hour-long sessions will include a presentation from renowned speakers and facilitators on topics like leadership, communicating your value, and power of micro-habits, followed by breakout groups for reflection and discussion. Member Exclusive.
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Webinar: Navigating the Mid-Career Journey
Strategic Corporate Partner webinar brought to you by AECOM
November 21, 2024 | 1:00 PM ET
Join us for an engaging webinar with WTSI Strategic Partner AECOM, focused on "Navigating the Mid-Career Journey." This discussion will feature distinguished leaders from the transportation industry who will share their insights and experiences on advancing from mid-career to executive roles.
Panelists:
- Karla Avis-Birch, Board Director, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) and Former Chief Planning Officer, Metrolinx
- Jessica Myklebust, Regional Transportation Director, Colorado DOT
- Helga Sommer, Chief of Engineering, PortMiami
- Lindsey Sousa, Senior Vice President, Greater West Transportation Lead, AECOM
- Moderated by Ece Koch, Project Manager, AECOM - New York Metro
Explore key topics such as the importance of mentorship, building professional acumen, and strategies for effective succession planning. Whether you’re in the public or private sector, this discussion will provide valuable advice and resources to help you navigate your career journey and leverage the support WTS offers.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry trailblazers and connect with fellow professionals dedicated to advancing women in transportation.
This webinar is complimentary for all WTS members. $39.00 for non-members.
Workshop: Cultivate a Growth Mindset
Virtual Workshop brought to you by Next Pivot Point
December 3, 2024 | 1:00 PM ET
In both your personal and professional life, you are not learning and growing if you are remaining in your comfort zone. Developing a growth mindset is a critical component of practicing allyship and leading inclusively.
In this workshop, we'll discuss:
- Growth vs. Fixed mindsets - key differences and self-assessment
- Modeling growth for others - we can only change our own behavior, not the behavior of others
- Leading with growth - how to practically embed the mindset into daily practices
Webinar: Design Build-Working Collaboratively Between Designers, Agencies, and Contractors to Deliver Positive Outcomes
Strategic Corporate Partner webinar brought to you by Jacobs
February 13, 2025 | 1:00 PM ET
This webinar is complimentary for all WTS members. Using the promo code all Jacobs non-members are able to register at the member complimentary rate.
Registration coming soon!
Past Programs
Workshop: Practicing Inclusive Language
Virtual Workshop brought to you by Next Pivot Point
October 1, 2024 | 2:00 PM ET
Many words or phrases that used to be very commonplace are now recognized as exclusionary and have been replaced with more inclusive language. Our words matter—what we choose to say and not say signals to people what we value, and focusing on inclusive language can help make people who have been historically marginalized feel more included. Language is one of the biggest signals of culture, so it’s critical that inclusive organizations practice using inclusive language.
Workshop: Building a Career Game Plan
Virtual Workshop brought to you by Next Pivot Point
July 25, 2024
Women with a plan win. In fact, their chances of success are 80% higher. In this workshop, Julie Kratz, Next Pivot Point, will lead a collaborative discussion for participants to learn alongside one another. Her engaging approach welcomes story and strategy sharing across diverse groups. Participants walk away with tangible commitments to take action on right away.
Webinar: Engaging with TRB - A Primer for WTS Members
Industry Partner Webinar brought to you by the Transportation Research Board
January 25, 2024
SESSION RECORDING AVAILABLE on WTS International's YouTube Channel.
Did you know that every year, TRB publishes over 200 reports, engages more than 8,500 active volunteers, has around 500 standing committees and expert panels, initiates more than 140 research contracts, and hosts the TRB Annual Meeting—a transportation research conference with 13,000+ attendees? During this webinar, TRB leaders will provide WTS members with an overview of TRB and will discuss how you can make TRB a key part of your professional life—whether by attending the TRB Annual Meeting, bidding on TRB contracts, using TRB reports to learn about and implement best practices, or by nominating yourself to get involved in one of TRB’s committees or panels—which span all modes of transportation.
Webinar: Technology Solutions in Transportation
Strategic Corporate Partner Webinar brought to you by Jacobs
December 6, 2023
Featured Speakers included moderator Jennifer Basset-Hales, Jacobs; Dorothy Heatwole - Safety Transportation Manager, Oklahoma Department of Transportation; Sam Kaur - Manager of Revenue and Grants Administration, Orange County Transportation Authority; and Laura Schewel, Streetlight Data.
Webinar: The Path to a Vibrant Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Ecosystem
Strategic Corporate Partner Webinar brought to you by HNTB
December 4, 2023
Featured Speakers included Beth Kigel - Vice President, HNTB; Grayson Ardies - State Director, Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission; Preeti Choudhary - Executive Director, DriveOhio and Rebecca Gallas - Director of Aviation, NCDOT.