:: Transit Tech Apprentice Program (TTAP)

Vision

The Transit Tech Program assists students pursuing careers in the transit industry by providing opportunities for learning, which eventually lead to job placement.  Eligible students will receive professional mentorship and paid apprentice while they are enrolled in classes.

This program ensures that the transportation industry has employees with the skills that are necessary to adapt to technological advances:

  • Electric Vehicle Technology

  • Hybrid Technology

  • Compressed Natural Gas

  • Fuel Cell Technology

Benefits

After successfully completing a course, a student will receive a certificate of recognition and will be eligible to take the well-regarded ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) examination. 

Assist us

We are seeking your assistance so we may provide challenging opportunities to deserving students, maximizing their potential to benefit the industry.

Contact us today to get more information about TTAP and other programs.

By providing educational and real-world opportunities, TFLA is working towards a better future for everyone.

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:: Testimonies

Dear Tamiko and Bill,

First and foremost I would like to express gratitude for the praise and support that I have received from you both.  From the initial "Interview" to most recently a recommendation at Valley Power Systems, TFLA has given me more opportunities and support than anyone outside of my family.  It gives me much pride to be able to go forth and accept my career opportunity at Valley Power Systems; at their Corporate Headquarters as a Service Technician Apprentice (Full-time), under Mr. Rex Silvey.  I begin my tenure as early as July 25th, 2005 and will definitely make TFLA proud.  

With no previous or formal education on Diesel Fuel Technology or how a diesel engine works, I decided to teach myself some basic principles of this new "environmently friendly" fuel by downloading PDF files from Valley Power Systems' Vendors web portals.  One of the main things that has just profoundly excited me; newer Diesel Engines (since 1992) are fully dependent on the Engine Control Module (Computer) for any operation at all.  Plus, the diagnostics tools and troubleshooting programs are more finite than those that I have experienced for Automotive Diagnostics ( OBD-II compliant ), which only gives a broad system to start looking in. 

I have always known and prospered in all of my endeavors from simple motivation factors: acknowledgement, praise, future advancement, or just pure pride.  I'm grateful for the tool box that I received from the Pat Butters Scholarship Fund; but I'm fortunate to have acquired the acquaintance of an immense network of Transportation Professionals who enjoy their work.  With the doors that have been opened for me, I will surely offer my support towards the future "wave" of transit technicians.

Thank you for your ongoing praise and support!

Sincerely,

Bao M. Le

Pat Butters "Tool Box" Scholarship Awardee 2004

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