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Structure for Accomplishing Training and Development

NCHRP SYNTHESIS 362: Training Programs, Policies and Practices

StateIs training and development a component of the human capital management program?To whom does training and development program reportTypes of training and development outsourcedBy whomAre formal classes or job assignments or coaching or mentoring components of training and development?
ARIn training and safetyHR DivisionEngineering and technical fields courses, computer training, various other.FHWA, NHI, University of Arkansas, AASHTO, various contractors, local colleges, state government Inter-Agency Training ProgramFormal classes
AZYesChief of Staff, ADOT Director's OfficeCorporate and technicalConsultants, universities, collegesYes
CATraining and Development Program located in the Division of Transportation Planning (DOTP)PD reports to an office chief (sr. level transportation planner), one of 10 office chiefs who report to the Division Chief of Transportation Planning, and Deputy for Planning and Modal ProgramsOffice of Professional Development's Transportation Planning Rotation Program encompasses internal and external rotations Yes
IDNo, located within HR which is in the Administrative Services Division reporting to an administratorHR DirectorEnterprise architecture, project management Yes
LANo, located at the Louisiana Transportation Research Center under Office of Engineering reporting to the LADOT Chief EngineerLTRC Associate Director of Technology TransferNHI training courses for engineers and sr. techniciansConsultants/ Subject Matter Experts for continuing education and technical skills. Contracted instructors for personnel, CAD, geo-information. LA CPTP (Division of Administration) and LSU management instructors for Employee and Management Development ProgYes
MDYesDeputy administrator Universities, consultants, FHWA, NHI, LTAP, etcYes
MINoBureau directorTechnical writing, negotiation skills, project managementExternal vendorsYes, based on grid
MOYes - HR DivisionHR DirectorManagerialLocal universityFormal classes
MTYesNot a centralized function. HR is responsible for safety, soft skills, management topics, training needs in areas that do not have their own training coordinator. Engineering, motor carrier services, maintenance, equipment offer technical training.Some technical training - engineering, accounting, audit trainingConsultants, universities, etcYes
NDYesHR DirectorAll typesNHI, FHWA, Bismarck State College, special contractors, etcYes
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