| Name of Program | Date(s) | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| AASHTO/Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC) Program | Ongoing | Hands-on science and math education program. A 54-module computer-based and Internet-accessible "TRAC PAC" is provided to participating high schools and some middle schools. Encourages interest in transportation, engineering, and related disciplines among minorities and women,but is not exclusive. | Tate Jackson TRAC Mgr. 202-624-5814 tjackson@aashto.org Sherry Johnson TRAC Program Coordinator 202-624-5403 sherij@aashto.org Lorraine Day FHWA TRAC Liaison 202-366-1159 |
| Transportation and Technology Academy of Cardozo High School (TransTech) | Began in 1991; Ongoing | Work-readiness program. Operates from Cardozo Senior High School in Washington, D.C. Bridges gap between classroom and workplace through mentoring, summer internships, regular student work assignments, and career development activities. First transportation studies academy in the Washington area. FHWA became involved in 1994, when the FHWA Administrator signed the partnership agreement. DOT has been involved since 1993. | Shirley McCall Program Director TransTech Academy 202-673-7753 202-673-7754 - FAX cshstta@hotmail.com Lorraine Day FHWA TransTech Liaison 202-366-1159 202-366-7523 - FAX or Karen Waters 202-366-6149 |
| Summer Transportation Institute (formerly National Summer Transportation Institute for Secondary School Students) | Ongoing | Summer training program. Features 4 to 5 weeks of instruction, SAT preparation, Life Management Seminars, field trips, and student projects. Stimulates interest in transportation industry. Ninth- and tenth-grade students who express interest in engineering, science, transportation, and technology careers are selected to participate. | Candace Groudine |
| Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) | Developed in 1992; first fellowships were awarded in 1993; Ongoing | Fellowship Program. Encompasses all areas of transportation to attract, enhance, and retain the top talent in transportation research and engineering professions. Minimum funding each year is $2 million, and there are more than 100 fellowship recipients each year. | Gwendolyn Sutton Program Manager, Universities and Grants Program 703-235-0535 703-235-0593 FAX Gwendolyn.Sutton@fhwa.dot.gov |
| Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and On-the-Job Training Supportive Services(OJTSS) Initiatives | Ongoing | Pre-apprenticeship program. Integral element of Federal-aid program. Through partnerships between state government and construction industry, includes numerous initiatives to increase the numbers of minorities and women in construction-related employment. | Calvin Gibson |
| Urban Youth Corps | Established in 1993; Ongoing | Hands-on work program. More than 1,500 young people, ages 16 - 25, have participated in projects "for the rehabilitation, reclamation, or beautification of urban public housing and public works, and transportation resources or facilities." Includes landscaping, urban tree care, reforestation, facilities improvement, and restoration of historic sites. | Gary Dickson FHWA Liaison 202-366-5707 |
| Adopt-a-School Program | Ongoing | DOT/schools partnership program. More than 300 schools have been adopted by DOT offices, which provide mentoring, tutoring, and other services to students to help them learn math, science, and technology. | Lorraine Day FHWA Liaison 202-366-1159 |
| Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Group (STIPDG) | Ongoing June - August Annually |
Summer internship program. FHWA provides funding and has lead-agencyresponsibility to conduct a 10-week internship program in offices throughout theDOT. Students are selected from colleges and universities around the nation, andwhile working, gain exposure to a wide range of transportation-related experiencesin program offices in the Headquarters and the field. | Cynthia McMickens Program Manager 202-366-6363 202-366-7523 - FAX Cynthia.mcmickens@fhwa.dot.gov |
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