APTA Workforce Summit Keynote: Dr. Calvin Mackie, Ph.D.

APTA was thrilled to have Dr. Calvin Mackie as the keynote speaker at the 2024 Workforce Summit. Dr. Mackie introduced an innovative strategy for attracting and engaging the next generation of transit professionals. His approach focuses on exposing students to transportation careers early, aligning with the industry’s emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and addressing current trends like Zero Emission Buses, infrastructure redesign, and evolving transportation needs. In his keynote, Dr. Mackie highlighted how STEM NOLA has engaged over 125,000 K-12 students, many from low-income backgrounds, through hands-on STEM activities. He underscores the importance of early intervention: “If you wait until high school and college, you’re too late!”

Don’t miss this chance to hear from an award-winning mentor, former engineering professor, and internationally renowned speaker.

Remarks: Carita Ducre, VP, Workforce Development and Educational Services, American Public Transportation Association

Keynote Introduction: Billy Terry, Executive Director, National Transit Institute, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Moderated Keynote Q&A:  Adelee Marie Le Grand, AICP, SVP Mobility + Engineering, Intellectual Concepts

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Calvin Mackie, CEO, President and Founder, STEM NOLA and ChannelZerO Group LLC