The Office of Administration (HAD) supports efforts to build awareness and interest in future careers in transportation among K-12 students. Programs and products help provide the skills necessary to succeed as members of tomorrow's transportation workforce. The HAD also manages activities that integrate transportation into college and university programs striving to increase the number of post-secondary students interested in pursuing transportation-related careers. The HAD provides management, leadership, and coordination for student transportation education programs to support the development of highly skilled individuals for the transportation workforce.

Programs

Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Education Program

The Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Education Program (GAMTTEP) improves the preparation of students, particularly underrepresented groups, in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through curriculum development and other activities related to transportation. Originally introduced in 1997, the program encourages students of all ages to engage with STEM and prepares them for careers in a modern transportation workforce. As the demand for a highly skilled and multi-disciplinary transportation workforce continues to grow, the program is committed to preparing today’s youth to become tomorrow’s transportation professionals. The program:

• Attracts K-12 students to STEM education and careers in transportation.
• Builds a bridge between America’s youth and the transportation community by fostering creativity, real-world problem-solving, and hands-on learning.
• Enhances STEM skills through curriculum development, internships, mentoring, and exposure to modern transportation technologies.
• Facilitates partnerships among government, educational institutions, and the private sector to create a supportive network for underrepresented groups in transportation.
• Develops a talent pipeline connecting students to FHWA Workforce Development Programs and broader transportation career opportunities.

For questions regarding the Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Education Program (GAMTTEP), please contact Program Manager Jessamyn Dupree at (202) 366-2648 or jessamyn.dupree@dot.gov

National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)

In an effort to support the development of a well-qualified workforce for the 21st century transportation industry, the National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) Program serves to increase awareness and stimulate interest in transportation to middle and high school students. NSTI is a two-to-four-week Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) - focused program that exposes students to the transportation and encourages them to pursue transportation-related courses of study at the college and university level.

Institutions of higher education host students to introduce them to all modes of transportation. Accredited colleges and universities are selected as host sites upon application to a State DOT, which provides oversight along with program support and guidance from the FHWA Division Office.

National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) questions, please contact Program Manager Joyce Gottlieb at (202) 366-9495 or at joyce.gottlieb@dot.gov

NSTI Videos

To create awareness of career choices and opportunities existing in today’s transportation industry, the FHWA established the National Summer Transportation Institute Program (NSTI) to develop the human potential of middle and high school students. Check out the three videos below to learn more about NSTI and the impact on students.

National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI): Program Overview

National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI): A State Department of Transportation’s Perspective

National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI): A University and a Student’s Perspective