ATTENTION!
Transportation Providers
Transportation Training Opportunities February - May, 2012
Below is the listing for "OPEN" transportation classes through May, 2012.
Current "OPEN" classes include:
Feb. 6 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Child Passenger Safety *
Feb. 9 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM DHS/DDS Transportation Training
Feb. 27 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Passenger Assistance and Wheelchair Securement
Mar. 5 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Supervisor Drug & Alcohol Training
Mar. 10 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM DHS/DDS Transportation Training
Mar. 12 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Coaching the Van Driver 3
Apr. 2 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Child Passenger Safety *
Apr. 16 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Passenger Assistance and Wheelchair Securement
May 7 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Supervisor Drug & Alcohol Training
May 10 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM DHS/DDS Transportation Training
May 14 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Coaching the Van Driver 3
All "OPEN" classes will be held at the Arkansas Transit Association's Training Center in North Little Rock.
Please register for classes on our website by clicking the link here, "Open" Class Registration.
You can also check out the descriptions of all classes (Class Descriptions) or see if and when the Training Coordinator is in your part of the state by clicking on the Calendar (Russ' Training Calendar).
Effective March 2, 2009, ATA has implemented a new invoicing policy for all "open" classes. Agencies will now be invoiced for ALL employees registered for such classes. Exceptions will be made when a representative from the organization calls to cancel the registration BEFORE the class begins.
* WHILE SUPPLIES LAST... Any agency that sends staff to an "Open" Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Class or that sets up a CPS class at your facility will receive a FREE copy of Simple Steps to Child Passenger Safety DVD.
7th Annual
Federal Transit Adminstration (FTA) Drug and Alcohol Program National Conference
April 10-12, 2012
Hyatt Regency Miami
400 SE 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
To register please visit:
Federal Transit Administration - Drug and Alcohol
South West Transit Association's 32nd Annual Conference
The Mile High City...Beautiful Denver, Colorado and the Denver RTD will host SWTA's 32nd Annual Conference and Expo.
When: February 12-15, 2012
Overview Agenda:
Pre-conference Ski Trip is planned for Sunday morning, February 12.
The Annual conference begins with a Meet-n-Greet on Sunday afternoon, February 12, sponsored by Veolia.
Training sessions, technical tours and the opening general session are planned for Monday, February 13. The day will end with an Opening Reception in the EXPO hall.
On Tuesday, February 14, we will mix general sessions in the morning and afternoon with dedicated Expo time, then end the day with our annual Awards Dinner and evening of entertainment. Don't forget that February 14 is I love Transit Day!!
Wednesday, February 15 will feature a morning with FTA and we'll hear from the 8 SWTA state's Executive Directors. We'll end before noon.
Location: Sheraton Denver Downtown
SWTA has negotiated a room rate of $109 until January 22, 2012. The link will be provided once you have registered. Don't wait, reserve your room today, as soon as you register for the conference.
Special Information about making the most out of your trip to Denver:
- For those who like to do your homework before you travel, take a look at Denver in Depth
Register NOW
Attendees Register Now: registration is in Early Bird mode. Only $249 until December 5th. Group registration is available. After December 5th all registrations will be $299 for members and $399 for non-members
Exhibitors: registration and expo registration will be available November 15. Email SWTA today to be included in informational updates.
Sponsors: we are taking sponsorship applications now. You must be a member to be a sponsor. Email Kristen at kjoyner@swta.org or call 615.390.6863 if you'd like to sponsor the conference and expo.