Young Professionals in Transportation International (YPT)

Connecting new professionals in #transportation worldwide ? Join #YPT Today! https://lnkd.in/d_WnkgG #YPTransportation #WhyIYPT

As the end of the year approaches, we want to give a shoutout to our Director of Sponsorship, Carter McCoy! In this role, Carter solicits and maintains international sponsors, to continue to support and advance our membership and their initiatives. If your organization is interested in becoming a sponsor of Young Professionals in Transportation International (YPT) for the 2025 calendar year, please reach out to us, or learn more about our sponsorship levels on our website: https://lnkd.in/gWnGCNye Thank you, Carter, for your dedication to YPT! #WhyIYPT #sponsorship #leadership #transportation

This November, we honor the rich history, traditions, and contributions of Native American communities. For those of us in transportation, it’s also a time to reflect on how we can collaborate to support equitable infrastructure and sustainable mobility solutions for tribal nations. Whether you're working on projects impacting Native lands or just starting to learn about their unique transportation needs, let’s take this month to listen, learn, and grow together. ?Explore resources, get involved, and celebrate the heritage that shapes our shared future! #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #YoungProfessionals #TransportationLeadership #YPT

YPT International Board of Advisor Spotlight: Norman Forde Norman Forde is the Facilities and Fleet Market Leader for North and South America at Mott MacDonald, with over 30 years of transportation experience. Based in Tampa, he is part of the Rail and Transit Infrastructure Practice. He previously served as Vice President for Fleet and Facilities Capital Delivery at Amtrak, overseeing multibillion-dollar #infrastructureprojects. His career includes roles at WSP USA and STV, working with major #transit organizations. Norman holds degrees in management and corporate planning from University College Cardiff. He is Vice Chair of APTA’s High Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail Committee and a mentor for ATPA's Emerging Leaders Program.Thank you, Norman, for your continued support of young professionals in our transportation industry! Learn more about Norman on our website https://lnkd.in/gZ68ZWj7 #WhyIYPT #mentorship #leadership #youngprofessionals

Happy Friday, YPT! Today is the deadline for nominations for recipients of our 2024 YPT Changemaker in Transportation Awards! We appreciate each and every one of our members for being part of #YPT and every year we provide them a platform to celebrate the work you do through our YPT Awards. In line with our mission to highlight #achievements and #leadership of young professionals in the #transportation #industry, YPT International will award three (3) outstanding YPT Members with the #Changemaker in Transportation Award to recognize the significant impact they have made to our industry. Applicants will be evaluated by their impacts to the #transportationindustry, #regional, and/or #local #transportationsystems and #communities. Learn more and apply/nominate someone today! Details are on our website, as well as outlined in the application: https://lnkd.in/g7Wgc9m7

The call for YPT Leadership Nominations closes today, Monday September 30 2024 at 11:59pm Central. (https://lnkd.in/gXqer36n) We have also extended our nomination period for our 2024 YPT Changemaker in Transportation Awards to be Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:59pm Central. (https://lnkd.in/dUNSTXBG) #leadership #youngprofessionals #transportation

Happy Monday, YPT! Still thinking about growing your leadership skills along other #youngprofessional in the #transportation industry? We have extended our Leadership Nomination Period for one more week! Applications are now due Monday, September 30, 2024. Nominations are being accepted for YPT International, Regional, and Local Chapter positions. Learn more on our website and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gXqer36n #leadership #professionaldevelopment #WhyIYTP

1. Are you looking to expand your network of transportation professionals? 2. Do you want to advance your leadership and communication skills? 3. Are you an innovator within the field of transportation and want to see change happen? If you answered yes to any of these questions..... a YPT leadership position is for you! Nominations for leadership roles at the International, Regional, and Local Chapter level are open until Monday, September 23, 2024 - that's one week away! Apply today! https://lnkd.in/dwAHb3V5 Learn more about the process and our open positions on our website: https://lnkd.in/gXqer36n #leadership #youngprofessionals #transportation #innovator #changemaker

Happy Friday, YPT! This weeks spotlight is JD Humphrey, our Deputy Director of Communications and a Business Analyst at Amtrak. As Deputy Director, JD assists with developing our monthly newsletters, organizing our Board of Advisor Spotlights, and helping our other Directors when needed. Learn more about JD and his involvement in Young Professionals in Transportation International (YPT)! #WhyIYPT #leadership #communication #youngprofessionals #trains

Happy Friday from YPT! This week we are spotlighting our Co-Director of Administration, Eric Magazu, a Civil Engineer at the Federal Aviation Administration. As a Director of Administration of YPT, Eric is responsible for preparing agendas and taking minutes for our monthly Board Meetings, as well administering our Annual YPT Changemakers in Transportation Awards. Oh, which by the way, are now accepting nominations! The nomination period is open until September 27, 2024 at 11:59 PM CST. Learn more about our awards and nominate a transportation superstar today! https://lnkd.in/dUNSTXBG #leadership #WhyIYTP #transportation #changemaker #awards