Season 5, Episode 5: Celebrating National Apprenticeship Day with MTA NYC Transit

In honor of National Apprenticeship Day, APTA is spotlighting the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Elevators & Escalators Apprenticeship Program at New York City Transit (NYCT). With a dedicated team of 400 employees maintaining over 600 pieces of equipment, MTA’s program is an outstanding example of how to grow and sustain a skilled workforce.This episode of The Transit Authority podcast to features:Assistant Chief, Damion Thomas, who began his career as an elevator and escalator apprentice and shares his journey;Supervisor (Lisette), maintainer (Robert), and an apprentice (Singh) to share their career journey ;Chief, Stephen Carson, who outlines the steps to launch an apprenticeship program, which include:Conducting a needs assessment to identify the skills your organization requires.Building relationships with local and state government officials to align with labor laws and codes.Embedding mentorship into the program by pairing apprentices with maintainers, supervisors, and other seasoned professionals.