The Workforce Development Institute (WDI) provides professional training and continuing education for Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington State’s (Region 10) transportation workforce and also STEM education opportunities to K-12 students.
September 1, 2026
UW PacTrans Workforce Development Institute · August 2026 This August, the Workforce Development Institute and the NW Tribal Technical Assistance Program partnered with Fehr & Peers to deliver a five-day training for Tribal transportation staff, pairing hands-on GIS instruction with practical Road Safety Audit training. The course was designed to close a persistent gap: many […]
September 1, 2026
UW PacTrans Workforce Development Institute · August 3–7, 2026 From August 3 to 7, 2026, the Workforce Development Institute hosted the Washington State Department of Transportation High School Summer Camp, where 37 students spent a week discovering that transportation is far bigger than roads and bridges. Students explored maritime career pathways on a field trip […]
June 30, 2026
On an exceptionally sunny day in early June, the PacTrans Workforce Development Institute (WDI) hosted a field-based training course focused on Active Transportation and ADA Design. Regional transportation professionals from TENW, City of Tukwila, City of Bellevue and more, gathered in Redmond, WA, to explore best practices in active transportation planning, design, and implementation, with […]
June 3, 2026
About the Seminar A panel discussion exploring how artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming transportation systems, featuring perspectives from the Washington State Department of Transportation, University of Washington and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. Speakers will discuss emerging technologies, real-world applications, and international collaboration aimed at improving transportation safety, efficiency, infrastructure management, and mobility […]
March 1, 2026
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December 2, 2025
The PacTrans Workforce Development Institute is excited to announce a new training developed in collaboration with Community Transit, a public transit authority in Washington, on ADA Design and Policy for transportation professionals. Beyond Compliance: Advancing Accessible Design in Transit Facilities and the Public Right-of-Way equips transportation professionals with the legal knowledge, design principles, and practical tools to plan, […]
August 7, 2025