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A thriving municipal workforce is built on the foundation of a healthy organizational culture, which acts as a powerful force in attracting, hiring, and retaining top-tier talent. In this session,…
In 2020 the Michigan legislature charged the Michigan Department of Transportation with conducting a multi-year pilot on use of direct liquid application (DLA) and agricultural byproducts (ABP). After the 2024-2025…
The APWA Workforce Development Committee, comprised of passionate professionals from all over the United States, has been working diligently to tackle some of the public works industry’s workforce development challenges.…
In 2019-2020, the Michigan legislature enacted legislation to implement a pilot program for liquid anti-icing, including the use of organic additives. Hear from the managing director of one of the…
With 135 employees across six divisions, how does Cobb County DOT’s Road Maintenance Division cultivate its workforce and strategize for growth? Discover how their career ladder and universal concept have…
Where would you be today if it weren’t for the encouragement, investments, and chances your loved ones, friends, or present/past managers provided for you? Odds are,if you were to look…
Hennepin County has been working on a formal plow route optimization for the past two years. Hennepin County consists of five separate truck shops and 2,200 lane miles to plow…
Preparing your employees to lead your agency in the future is about more than creating a succession plan. It’s about maximizing your investment in their training and education, providing opportunity…
Currently, heavy duty snow removal equipment utilizes a dual diesel engine configuration to power the powertrain and the snow blower. Kodiak Technologies, Inc. (KT) is a new company that has…
Service to the community often comes with a sacrifice. That is often time away from home and family. Snowfighters develop tight bonds with the crews they work with and may…