Highway Construction Workforce Partnership (HWCP)
TTI and BCD are currently developing the HWCP Program targeted at providing rural low-income students an opportunity to acquire 15-weeks of highway construction training. Industry, TXAPA and its members, is helping develop the curriculum and will potentially offer industry certifications as part of the class. The program is scheduled to begin in January 2023. NCIT will expand and enhance this program through:
• Identifying ways to implement the HWCP in other states.
• Offsetting the cost of students attending the current HWCP.
• Offsetting the teaching cost to deliver the HWCP.
• Identifying avenues to transition from the HWCP to an AAS.
• Developing and marketing an AAS in highway technology offered by BCD.
Graduate Certificate Program in Transportation Geotechnics at ASU
A cutting-edge Graduate Certificate in Transportation Geotechnics is set to be meticulously crafted and introduced as a pivotal component of the NCIT’s dynamic professional development initiative. Tailored specifically to meet the needs of busy professionals, this comprehensive program spans 15 to 18 credits, offering invaluable insights and practical expertise in a spectrum of critical areas. Participants will delve into traditional and bio-inspired soil enhancement techniques, delve into pavement material characterization, grasp essential pavement design principles, master slope stability analysis, and explore a diverse range of foundational subjects in materials science, transportation engineering, and geotechnical principles.
Designed with flexibility in mind, this certificate program is seamlessly integrated with existing graduate or master’s degree pathways, allowing students to pursue it concurrently or as a standalone qualification. It serves as a strategic investment in career advancement, equipping professionals with the specialized skills and knowledge essential for success in the rapidly evolving field of transportation geotechnics.
