Careers in Gear Summer Webinar Series (EDC-7 Strategic Workforce Development)

In summer 2025, the FHWA Every Day Counts (EDC)-7 Strategic Workforce Development (SWD) team is hosting the Careers in Gear Summer Series—a webinar series highlighting innovative workforce development programs and success stories from across the country.

Featuring real-world examples and conversations with skilled trades professionals, program leaders, and other industry innovators, the series will spotlight practical strategies to strengthen the construction workforceand hep build the infrastructure of tomorrow.


Dates and Times

July 23 | 1:00-2:00 PM: Training Success Stories

August 6 | 1:00-2:00 PM: Fireside Chat on Youth Development Programs

September 3 | 1:00-2:00 PM: CDL Training That Works


Strategic Workforce Development Resources

Exploring Strategic Workforce Development in NJ: An Interview with the IUOE Local 825 | NJDOT T2

Exploring Strategic Workforce Development in NJ: An Interview with Hudson County Community College | NJDOT T2

Exploring Strategic Workforce Development in NJ: An Interview with the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey | NJDOT T2

Exploring Strategic Workforce Development: An Interview with NJDOT’s Human Resources | NJDOT T2

Exploring Strategic Workforce Development: An Interview with the Office of Apprenticeship, NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) | NJDOT T2

Exploring Strategic Workforce Development: NJDOT’s Youth Corps Urban Gateway Enhancement Program | NJDOT T2

Strategic Workforce Development Online Recordings & Presentations | NJDOT T2

Strategic Workforce Development: A Follow-Up Conversation with Hudson County Community College and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 | NJDOT T2