Human Capital Challenge
How do we best utilize human capital resources?
NYC regional transit agencies, along with other public transportation agencies across North America, are facing a workforce shortage. To meet service needs, agencies are seeking tools to improve employee recruitment and retention through the Human Capital Challenge.
Technologies may include:
Enhanced training tools to speed up and improve the hiring and onboarding process.
Tools to help recruit and retain operations staff, especially those with Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL).
Tools to communicate long-term career paths within agencies.
Upskilling and training tools for both technical and soft skills to invest in current employees.
Tools to empower employees by tracking and communicating productivity.
Tools for workforce and succession planning.
Tools to improve conductor and bus driver safety.
NYC regional transit agencies, along with other public transportation agencies across North America, are facing a workforce shortage. To meet service needs, agencies are seeking tools to improve employee recruitment and retention through the Human Capital Challenge.
Technologies may include:
- Enhanced training tools to speed up and improve the hiring and onboarding process.
- Tools to help recruit and retain operations staff, especially those with Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL).
- Tools to communicate long-term career paths within agencies.
Upskilling and training tools for both technical and soft skills to invest in current employees. - Tools to empower employees by tracking and communicating productivity.
- Tools for workforce and succession planning.
- Tools to improve conductor and bus driver safety.
How the Transit Tech Lab Works
The Transit Tech Lab offers growth-stage companies the opportunity to pilot innovative solutions with the nation’s largest public transit system. Applicants have the opportunity to deploy solutions with public agencies, access funded pilots, and collaborate with subject matter experts in their field.
Info Sessions
Register for an upcoming info session about the Transit Tech Lab, application process and what you can expect from this year's program.
Info Session 2
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 1:00pm ET
Register
Watch Info Session 1
Recorded Thursday, January 19, 2023
Timeline
March 2, 2023
Applications Due
March 29-31, 2023
Pitch Day & Demo Day (In-Person Event)
May 1, 2023
Proof-of-Concepts Begin
May 30-31, 2023
Mid-Point Check-Ins and Leadership Meetings (In-Person Event)
June 26-28, 2023
Final Presentations and Pilot Selections (In-Person Event)
October 9, 2023
One-Year Pilots Begin
Partners
Transit agency participants in the Human Capital Challenge include:
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
- NJ TRANSIT
- New York City Department of Transportation
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
How the Transit Tech Lab Works
The Transit Tech Lab offers growth-stage companies the opportunity to pilot innovative solutions with the nation’s largest public transit system. Applicants have the opportunity to deploy solutions with public agencies, access funded pilots, and collaborate with subject matter experts in their field.
Info Sessions
Registration will open soon for upcoming info sessions about the Transit Tech Lab, application process and what you can expect from this year's program.
Info Session 1
Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 1:00pm ET
Register
Info Session 2
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 1:00pm ET
Timeline
March 2, 2023
Applications Due
March 29-31, 2023
Pitch Day & Demo Day (In-Person Event)
May 1, 2023
Proof-of-Concepts Begin
May 29-31, 2023
Mid-Point Check-Ins and Leadership Meetings (In-Person Event)
June 26-28, 2023
Final Presentations and Pilot Selections (In-Person Event)
October 9, 2023
One-Year Pilots Begin
Partners
Transit agency participants in the Human Capital Challenge include:
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
- NJ TRANSIT
- New York City Department of Transportation
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Timeline
March 2, 2023
Applications Due
March 29-31, 2023
Pitch Day & Demo Day (In-Person Event)
May 1, 2023
Proof-of-Concepts Begin
May 29-31, 2023
Mid-Point Check-Ins and Leadership Meetings (In-Person Event)
June 26-28, 2023
Final Presentations and Pilot Selections (In-Person Event)
October 9, 2023
One-Year Pilots Begin
Partners
Transit agency participants in the Human Capital Challenge include:
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
- NJ TRANSIT
- New York City Department of Transportation
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Resources
See Frequently Asked Questions
MTA
NYCT Employment Operation Technology Need: Description of technology needed by MTA Employment operations group
Terms & Conditions
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All Transit Tech Lab Challenges
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