Training Opportunities Calendar
February 2025
MDOT Tech Talk
Feb. 19, 2025, 11 a.m.-noon
You don’t have to be a graphic designer or hire someone if your agency needs to create a brochure, presentation, infographic or catchy social media post. Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool that can be used to create professional graphics.
Gina Huhn, manager of OPT’s Program Administration Section, and Lance Schoonover, lead transportation coordinator at I-Ride, Isabella County Transportation Commission, will show you how to use Canva and give you inspiration for ways to utilize it.
Contact: Janet Geissler at GeisslerJ1@Michigan.gov
March 2025
CTAA PASS Train-the Trainer Certification Workshop
REGISTRATION OPEN!Two-day Train-the-TrainerPassenger Assistance Safety and Sensitivity (PASS)Certification WorkshopPresented by the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA), taught by Mike Watts
Two-day class, March 11 & 12, 2025, in Cadillac, MI
Must be available to attend both days in person and complete two online prerequisites (Deadline for completing prerequisites is February 28th)
Registration Deadline: February 10, 2025
Register @ Masstrans.org
https://www.masstrans.org/passtrainer-workshop
March 2025
Michigan Transit Legislative Day at the Capitol
March 12, 2025 @ 8:15am
Mackinac Room, House Office Building
124 N Capitol Ave Lansing MI 48933
The Transit Legislative Day at the Capitol brings together leaders from local public transportation agencies as well as other partners to advocate for state policies and funding that support increased transit services and access. The program features refresher training on legislative advocacy, a legislative breakfast, updates from key policymakers, and time for individual or group meetings with legislators. This program is open to any Michigan transit staff, regardless of association membership. This year, we are also hosting a transit vehicle display outside the Capitol, and we invite agencies to showcase their equipment and staff
for more information please email events@mptaonline.org
April 2025
Rural Transit Managers Workshop (RTMW)
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 8:00 AM - Wednesday, April 16, 2025 2:00 PM (EDT)
🎉 Don’t miss your chance to join RTMW 2025! Register now and save with the early bird rate before March 14!
💰 Program Registration: $170 per person
🔥 Early Bird Special: Just $145 – Register by March 14 to save!
🏨 Lodging: A special room block is available at the Courtyard Mt. Pleasant for only $98 per night!
But hurry—the last day to book is March 14, 2025!
for more information please email events@mptaonline.org
LOOKING AHEAD
Date Training Date Location
May 2025 Michigan Transit Pool Annual Meeting May 20-21 TBD
June 2025 Transit Vehicle Maintenance Seminar June 24-26 RAM Center Higgins Lake
July 2025 Roadeo and Frontline Training July31, August 1-2 Frankenmuth
August 2025 Michigan Public Transportation Statewide Conference Aug. 18-20 Crystal Mountain
During the year we are also hoping to schedule the following training opportunities:
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Business Plan Training
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Transit Management Training
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PASS Training
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Driver Training
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Dispatcher Training
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Front Line Supervisor Training
All training opportunities are RTAP eligible. As we go through the year, it may become necessary to change some dates and venues. We will notify everyone as soon as possible as any changes become necessary.
Contact: MPTA Executive Director John Dulmes at John@MPTAonline.org