The Leadership Academy is career development training curated and facilitated by transportation industry leaders.

The LIT Leadership Academy consists of four virtual training and development program areas:

Making of An Executive
Leading in Middle Management
New Careers in Transit
Transit Board Leadership

Leadership Academy participants gain an in-depth understanding of public transportation and learn about management practices, finance, procurement, labor relations, and regulatory compliance. Each area consists of five modules, with one module held each month (3.5 hours) over a period of five months. The modules are taught virtually by industry leaders. To graduate, participants complete an in-person presentation at the LIT Leadership Summit. The LITLA Graduation Ceremony takes place at the Leadership Summit as well.

2025 Leadership Academy Applications Now Open!

The LIT Leadership Academy offers a comprehensive virtual training and development experience through four unique program areas:

• Making of an Executive
• Leading in Middle Management
• New Careers in Transit
• Transit Board Leadership

Participants gain a deep understanding of public transportation, including management practices, finance, procurement, labor relations, and regulatory compliance. Each program area consists of five monthly modules (3.5 hours each), taught virtually by industry leaders. To graduate, participants must attend the Leadership Summit to give an in-person presentation of their capstone projects. The academy concludes with a graduation ceremony during the summit. 

Application Deadline: January 13, 2025.

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