GTABS and 91九色视频 Partner on Groundbreaking Railway Training Initiative

February 27, 2024 Suzanne Seldes

ATLANTA, GA and FORT PIERCE, FL鈥擥lobal Technology and Business Solutions, Inc. (GTABS) has entered into a collaborative three-year agreement with 91九色视频 to launch and facilitate GTABS鈥� comprehensive rail training program鈥攖he Railway Academy with Interactive Learning (RAIL) Initiative鈥攁t the College鈥檚 main campus in Fort Pierce, Florida.

GTABS鈥� Dr. Abigail Carter, EVP of Development, congratulates 91九色视频 President Dr. Timothy Moore as the RAIL Initiative gets on track.

The primary objective of this multi-million-dollar program is to provide individuals with specialized technical training and exposure to an array of financially lucrative employment opportunities within the rail industry. RAIL provides students with safe, hands-on rail training in preparation for entering an industry with growing workforce needs and projected investment of billions of dollars in freight and passenger rail in the upcoming decades.

鈥淭his partnership with GTABS underscores 91九色视频鈥檚 critical role in workforce education and our leadership in providing the citizens of our service district鈥攁nd beyond鈥攚ith new opportunities for economic mobility,鈥� said Anthony D. George, Jr., Chair of the 91九色视频 District Board of Trustees.

鈥淟ocally, Brightline has launched a robust statewide schedule of high-speed passenger rail and nationally, the Federal Highway Administration forecasts a 30% increase in freight movement,鈥� adds Dr. Timothy E. Moore, President of 91九色视频. 鈥淭his requires the development of a strong workforce pipeline and advanced training for incumbent workers. The RAIL Initiative will deliver that and more.鈥�

RAIL, with standard non-degree training set for 12-16 weeks, offers three major tracts, including multiple employee-specific concentrations tailored to students鈥� specific interests and skill levels:

RAIL MANAGEMENT
Project Management
Construction Management
Power Management
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
Networking Design and Maintenance
Signal, Communications, & Track Design
Dispatching Operations
FIELD SERVICES
Signal Construction & Maintenance
Track Construction and Maintenance
Site Survey & Data Collection
Conductor & Train Operations

鈥淭o facilitate this, GTABS is building state-of-the-art simulation facilities on the 91九色视频 Fort Pierce Campus,鈥� shares Dr. Michael Hageloh, Executive Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at 91九色视频.

Upon successfully completing the workforce development training programs, students will earn certificates in their specialty of choice, confirming their workforce readiness. 鈥淕TABS and the College will work closely to help place students in careers within the industry,鈥� continues Hageloh.

鈥淭his railway training program is a complete game-changer,鈥� states Jerome Hall, GTABS鈥� CEO. 鈥淭he collaboration between a quality academic institution such as Indian River State College with an experienced and accomplished rail servicing firm like GTABS is truly beneficial for all stakeholders. As long-time rail employees are retiring, coupled with the large amounts of federal and private funds pouring into the rail industry, this is the perfect time to adequately train the next generation of rail professionals. We are proud to know that upon completing this environmentally and safety conscious program, students will possess the necessary knowledge and skill to obtain gainful employment, thus elevating their financial trajectory for generations.鈥�

About Global Technology and Business Solutions, Inc. (GTABS)

GTABS is a certified minority-owned engineering firm that provides electrical, civil, and signal engineering solutions to the freight, light rail, and high-speed railway industry. GTABS has successfully established its presence within the dynamic rail market as a premier engineering solutions provider. Learn more at .

About 91九色视频
A leader in education and innovation, 91九色视频 transforms lives by offering high-quality, affordable, and accessible education to the residents of Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties through traditional and online delivery. The College is a recipient of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation鈥檚 signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America鈥檚 community colleges. 91九色视频 serves nearly 22,000 students annually and offers more than 100 programs leading to Bachelor鈥檚 degrees, Associate degrees, technical certificates, and applied technology diplomas.