WTS- Central California Chapter

Join WTS- Central California Chapter, Central Coast Section - American Planning Association, California Chapter and California Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) for a night of networking and fun! This is a great way to kick off December and get into the Christmas spirit. We hope to see you there ?? ?? Register here ---> https://lnkd.in/gem_ewQj

Last Thursday, we had the pleasure of attending the SJRRC TRACC Open House?and what an inspiring event it was!? The open house offered a behind-the-scenes look at the The Rail Academy of Central California (TRACC), highlighting its role in advancing workforce development and fostering innovation in the transportation sector. It was incredible to see firsthand the cutting-edge technology and collaborative spirit?driving the region forward. Thank you to the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission for hosting such a well-organized and impactful event. We’re inspired by your commitment to building a better-connected, sustainable future for our community.

We had a great time on Wednesday at our Monthly Luncheon learning about the work Fresno State Transportation Institute?(FSTI) has been doing at CSU, Fresno. The FSTI is a unique collaboration between Fresno State's?Lyles College of Engineering,?Craig School of Business,?College of Social Sciences, and?Fresno Council of Governments. Building a diverse set of activities, FSTI's mission includes education, research, technical service, and public outreach. The Founding Director of FSTI, Aly Tawfik, along with several FSTI student members, highlighted the institute's past successes and ambitious future plans. Thank you to the FSTI student members who presented with Dr. Aly Tawfik! Alexis Zane Alexander, EIT , Alexis Perez, Anahi Labra, Cesar Aranibar, Jerome Martizano,?Juliana-Love Liwanag, and Saugat Paudel.

Reminder today- WTS-CenCal Co-Sponsors TRACC Open House Event! WTS Central California is proud to co-sponsor the upcoming TRACC Open House, an event designed to connect students and industry partners with opportunities in the railroad industry. Join us at the ACE rail maintenance facility in Stockton on?November 21, 2024, from?4 PM?- 6 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and grow together! RSVP today?at sjrrc.com/tracc. For more information, contact Megan Craig at [email protected].

Join us today! FRESNO STATE TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE The Future of Transportation Join WTS-Cencal for our November Membership Luncheon at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Fresno on Wednesday, November 20th, from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Fresno State Transportation Institute?(FSTI) will be presenting on the work they have been doing at CSU, Fresno. The FSTI is a unique collaboration between Fresno State's?Lyles College of Engineering,?Craig School of Business,?College of Social Sciences, and?Fresno Council of Governments. Building a diverse set of activities, FSTI's mission includes education, research, technical service, and public outreach. The Founding Director of FSTI,?Aly Tawfik, along with several FSTI student members, will be highlighting the institute's past successes and ambitious future plans. The FSTI student members presenting with Dr. Aly Tawfik will be?Alexis Zane Alexander, EIT ,?Alexis Perez,?Anahi Labra,?Cesar Aranibar,?Jerome Martizano,?Juliana-Love Liwanag, and?Saugat Paudel. Come enjoy good food, network with industry professionals, and learn more about the impact FSTI is having on the transportation industry. Seating is limited. Register now! Register Here ---> https://lnkd.in/gU7FeaiR

Celebrating the Future: Scholarship Award Gala ?? Congratulations to the scholarship winners! WTS- Central California Chapter is excited to invest not only in your education but also in a brighter future for all. ?? Thank you to all who attended this event and supported this initiative to make these opportunities possible! ?? Big thank you to our Pins and Pathways sponsors VST Engineering Inc., S2 ENGINEERING, INC., VRPA Technologies, Inc., Precision Civil Engineering, Vanir, Stantec, NV5, Willbanks Environmental Consulting, Kleinfelder, Brillam Solutions, Inc., Achievement Engineering Corp., Syctron Freeplay Arena, Mark Thomas

Reminder - WTS-CenCal Co-Sponsors TRACC Open House Event! WTS Central California is proud to co-sponsor the upcoming TRACC Open House, an event designed to connect students and industry partners with opportunities in the railroad industry. Join us at the ACE rail maintenance facility in Stockton on?November 21, 2024, from?4 PM?- 6 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and grow together! RSVP today?at sjrrc.com/tracc. For more information, contact Megan Craig at [email protected].

Join WTS-Cencal this Wenesday for our November Membership Luncheon at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Fresno on Wednesday, November 20th, from 11:30am - 1:00pm! We will have the?Fresno State Transportation Institute?(FSTI) presenting on the work they have been doing at CSU, Fresno. The FSTI is a unique collaboration between Fresno State's?Lyles College of Engineering,?Craig School of Business,?College of Social Sciences, and?Fresno Council of Governments. Building a diverse set of activities, FSTI's mission includes education, research, technical service, and public outreach. The Founding Director of FSTI,?Aly Tawfik, along with several FSTI student members, will be highlighting the institute's past successes and ambitious future plans. The FSTI student members presenting with Dr. Aly Tawfik will be?Alexis Zane Alexander, EIT,?Alexis Perez,?Anahi Labra,?Cesar Aranibar,?Jerome Martizano,?Juliana-Love Liwanag, and?Saugat Paudel Come enjoy good food, network with industry professionals, and learn more about the impact FSTI is having on the transportation industry. Seating is limited. Register now! Register Here ---> https://lnkd.in/gU7FeaiR

Tonight is the night! WTS-CenCal is proud to honor our 2024 Scholarship recipients in our first annual Scholarship Awards and Mixer at Smittcamp House at Fresno State at 5:30pm. Special shout out to our scholarship donor Stantec, for their ongoing and outstanding support. Hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/gq2pBt2G

???Congratulations?to the WTS Central California 2024 Scholarship Recipients!??? ? We’re thrilled to honor this year’s outstanding scholarship awardees, who will accept their awards and scholarship checks at Fresno State's Smittcamp Alumni House tomorrow, November 15th at 5:30 PM. These future leaders inspire us with their dedication and passion for shaping the transportation industry, and we’re excited to support their journey! FREE to WTS members! ? Join us in celebrating their achievements. Don’t miss this incredible evening of networking, inspiration, and community!??? ? ???Event Details & RSVP:?https://lnkd.in/gq2pBt2G ? Lizbeth Gonzalez-Oliva Dorothy Fuller Frances Yu #WTSCenCal #ScholarshipRecipients #FutureLeaders #WomenInTransportation #TransportationIndustry #Congratulations