Many communities in the United States were not designed for pedestrian and bicycle travel. However, today walkability and bikeabilityare important for active transportation and are indicators of a livable community. The objective of this workshop is to equip participants with information on designing and maintaining safer, more comfortable, accessible communities so that walking is a […]
This hybrid online class will combine both live instruction and independent online work that you will complete during the day. Independent work will include quizzes, readings, videos and short assignments. Access to a computer with a webcam (either a camera that is built into your laptop or one that connects via USB), a reliable internet […]
The Basic Concepts of Supervision focuses on the elements that new supervisors should be aware of: tasks of a leader, being a role model, motivation techniques, communication skills, problem solving and decision making, conflict and time management, customer service and stress management. The workshop is interactive with lecture, small and large group exercises and skill practices. Participants […]
The 2021 NLTAPA Winter Business Meeting will be held on January 20, 2021 and start at 10AM Central. Please register at this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/642492334063496205
Beginning on September 23, 2017 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) implemented the new permissible exposure level (PEL) for workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica to be 50 micrograms per cubic meter over an average 8-hour period. Please note that this new exposure limit is expressed in MICROgrams (millionths of a gram). Without exaggeration, […]
Please join us for a webinar on "Making Effective Presentations" where Garrett will share some common dos and don'ts of presenting, whether face-to-face or virtual. This will include tips and tricks, technical rules for your PowerPoint, and interpersonal skills to help keep the conversation moving forward and continue after a presentation is given. Resources will […]
The Management Techniques for Experienced Managers is for supervisors and managers with some years of experience in their positions. Subjects include: resource management, negotiation skills, ethics, delegation, coordination with other units, team building, planning, setting priorities. A variety of instructional strategies is used: lecture, large group discussions, small group exercises and skill practices. The final activity brings […]
Theory versus practice. Classroom versus real-world. Many times, those tasked with following ethics laws, standards or codes are given theoretical, classroom type examples not applicable in the much more complex, nuanced world we live and work in. Join us in hosting Dean C. Ringle, P.E., P.S. on February 11th for a presentation on how Engineering […]
Facilities in the public right-of-way (including walkways, ramps, curb ramps and landings, crosswalks, and pedestrian overpasses and underpasses) must be designed, constructed and maintained to serve all users. To meet the needs of all users, those involved with designing, building and maintaining infrastructure need a clear understanding of the wide range of abilities that occur […]
Description: Leadership involves effective communication with organizational members to build successful teams and achieve organizational goals. This course will include ideas for communicating clear goals, helping groups negotiate clear communication expectations, motivating employees, assessing team progress, and providing effective performance feedback. Furthermore, this course will provide an opportunity to prepare for a supervisory or leadership […]