摘要: |
Each year we select a theme that reflects where we are as an organization and an industry, providing a focus for our efforts throughout the year. For 2022, we chose "Investing in Our Future." This theme seems apropos from an internal perspective, where we are making significant investments in the growth and development of our members, and for our profession, where we have seen the recent passage of the largest infrastructure bill in U.S. history. ITE will have a major emphasis on students and younger members in 2022. These emerging transportation professionals are the future of our organization and our profession, and we want to do all we can to support their careers, help them grow, and keep them engaged in ITE. Last year the ITE Board of Direction approved the elimination of dues for student members. Our goal is to get as many students as possible engaged in ITE Student Chapters so they can learn more about the transportation profession and see all ITE has to offer. The Board also adopted a Student to Younger Member 2022 Implementation Plan (see page 32 for more details) that sets forth a series of actions at all levels of the organization to help students make a successful transition to young professionals. ITE has many benefits for younger members, including a discounted dues structure for those under 30 years of age, the Matson and Hammond Mentoring program to connect young members with seasoned professionals, the LeadershipITE program (now in its 8th year), leadership and networking opportunities through our local Sections and our Councils and Committees, and a plethora of free professional development options through the ITE Learning Hub. |