• All application materials for each applicant must be submitted through the online application form by 11:59 p.m., February 25, 2021, to be considered to participate in the 2021 Transits Next Leader Institute (TNLI) program. 

    If you are selected, please ensure you can fulfill the program's requirements and that you have the full support of your Direct Supervisor Advocate and CEO or General Manager. 

    *If you are a CEO/General Manager/Head of Agency/Organization and want to participate in the TNLI program, a Champion Endorsement form is not required. Please skip the Champion Endorsement section. 

    **We strongly encourage all applicants to have all the necessary documents (Letter of Interest, Resume & Champion Endorsement Form) ready to upload before starting the application process. You are not able to save your work in the application and come back to it at a later time.

    **WSTA will host an Application Q&A Zoom Session on February 4, 1:30-2:30.  Register by CLICKING HERE if you are interested. 

  • Participant Application

  • Tell Us About Yourself:
    This program is dedicated to diversity and inclusion. The information will help the selection committee ensure a well-rounded class uplifting traditionally underserved communities. 

  • Letter of Interest & Resume:

    Your Letter of Interest should address the following questions: 

    • What skills and objectives do you hope to learn from this program?
    • How can taking this transit leadership program help your agency? 
    • How can taking this transit leadership program prepare you to meet future challenges in transit? 
    • What do you hope to contribute to your cohorts and your work team?
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  • Champion Endorsement:
    Direct Supervisor & Head of Agency/Organization

    Because participation in this program will occur during work hours and require indirect and direct resources of the sponsoring organization/agency, we ask participants to attain a Champion Endorsement. Champion Endorsement includes a brief statement from the direct supervisor on why the applicant should be part of the program, their signature, and the head of the agency/organization’s signature.

    *If you are a CEO/General Manager/Head of Agency/Organization and want to participate in the TNLI program, a Champion Endorsement form is not required. Please skip the Champion Endorsement section.

    Please download the Champion Endorsement form and obtain the signatures from your direct supervisor and head of transit. Then upload the completed form to the designated space below. To download the form please CLICK HERE. 

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