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Season 6, Episode 1: Can “Unofficial” Mentoring Programs Work?

American Public Transportation Association Season 6 Episode 1

APTA is celebrating National Mentoring Month.

Tune in to this episode to hear from Doran Barnes, Chief Executive Officer at Foothill Transit, and Derik Calhoun, Chief Transportation Officer at Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and celebrate National Mentoring Month with the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). Doran and Derik will share practical steps that you can take to successfully support a “mentoring culture” in your organization. You will also hear real stories that explain how mentoring can have a positive impact for individuals, organizations, and in our industry. 

Cherise Myers, APTA’s Senior Director of Workforce Development, asks these experienced executives the questions that help us all to see the benefits mentors bring not only in our career development but also in our lives - tune in NOW to learn more! If your organization has a mentoring success story, email Workforce@apta.com to reach the APTA Workforce Team and share the journey.