Abstract: Workforce development in the transportation sector is a key factor in ensuring that the demands of the workforce are met with qualified and enthusiastic employees. The success of NC A&T’s workforce development efforts hinge on a positive University culture and a prevailing spirit of partnership. This discussion will comprise an overview of student programming at NC A&T and a discussion of success factors and pitfalls in the workforce development area.

Nicholas Allen is the program manager at the Transportation Institute in the Willie A. Deese College of Business & Economics at NC A&T. He manages student programming, research grants, and external engagement. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Literature and Technical Writing from Virginia Tech and a master’s degree in Literature, Medicine, and Culture from UNC-Chapel Hill.