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WTS Iowa Chapter
Non-profit Organizations
WTS attracts, sustains, connects and advances women’s careers to strengthen the transportation industry.
About us
WTS International was founded in 1977 by a group of pioneering women in transportation who realized that women’s careers would benefit from professional development, encouragement and recognition to support their advancement in transportation professions. Now, after more than 40 years of growth and development, WTS is an international organization with more than 6500 members (including women and men) and 79 chapters. WTS is connected to a network of 40,000 transportation professionals. Local chapters generate high-caliber professional development and networking opportunities for WTS members across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Through its professional activities, networking opportunities, and unparalleled access to industry and government leaders, WTS is turning the glass ceiling into a career portal. WTS stands for Women's Transportation Seminar, which was how it was named when founded in 1977 when women couldn't get subsidized for association memberships unless they were educational. But times have changed, and now joining an association is an opportunity women and men can take advantage of to work together and benefit each other in their careers.
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Iowa
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2019
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Updates
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*** WTS Book Club starts March 27th *** Join fellow WTS Iowa Chapter members for our Spring Book Club! We’ll be reading “Don’t Feed the Elephants!” by Sarah Noll Wilson. Meeting will be held virtually. March 27 from 4-5 pm - Parts I and II Virtually and In-Person (theGARAGE Ankeny Blue Bean, 110 N Ankeny BLVD, Suite 200, Ankeny, IA 50023). April 24th from 3:30-5 pm – Part III Book Summary Get ready for your next transformational read! Over 15 years in the making, Don’t Feed the Elephants! is a deep dive into avoidance in relationships, and in doing so creating a harmful barrier to success. Great relationships aren’t the ones where there’s no conflict, but the ones where you can resolve and recover from the conflict and thrive because of it. Where you can step into the fire together and both come out stronger. When we approach our metaphorical elephants-in-the-room with compassion, curiosity and courage, we’re able to dance in the moment with other people in a vulnerable way that opens our relationships to powerful possibilities. By the end of Don’t Feed the Elephants!, you’ll be equipped to push past your comfort zone, roll up your sleeves and get curious. https://lnkd.in/ezueAkBe *** RSVP to Jennifer.mccoy@bolton-menk.com *** We look forward to seeing you!
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Happy International Women’s Day! Today’s celebration recognizes women’s leadership, economic, political, and cultural impact worldwide. Together, let's #AccelerateAction for women’s equity! #iwd2025events #wtsiowa
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Women in Construction Week – March 2-8 #WICWeek is celebrated from March 2nd -8th, 2025 to highlight and promote the essential role of women in the construction industry! https://lnkd.in/eWfW8cCk #WHM2025 #WeAreWTS
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We’re thrilled to have you as a board member, Anna!
Women in Construction (WIC) Week highlights the essential and expanding role of women in the construction industry. Terracon female employee-owners across the country are actively involved as leaders in AEC industry associations, including Women’s Transportation Seminar, Deep Foundations Institute, Geoprofessional Business Association, Women in Healthcare, Commercial Real Estate Women, and more. We’re proud to be part of expanding opportunities for women in construction and related fields as we innovate for the future, together. Learn more about WIC Week here: https://bit.ly/3y093Yh #WomeninConstruction #Construction
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The deadline for the Great Lakes District ITE/WTS Central Region Annual Meeting 2025 abstracts has been extended! We are looking for abstracts for presentations, poster sessions, and roundtable topics as part of the technical sessions. Technical sessions form the backbone of ITE and WTS from student chapters to international meetings. Submission of abstracts on all transportation expertise areas, recent projects and emerging trends is encouraged. Be part of the conversation and show off your talents and organization's skill and submit an abstract for consideration to the following link: https://lnkd.in/gzPNYdtg
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WTS Iowa Chapter reposted this
Happy Engineers Week! This week and year-round, we celebrate the engineers transforming our communities and welcome the next generation of engineering leaders who will design our future. #WeAreWTS #EWeek2025
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WTS Iowa Chapter reposted this
Save the date for the WTSI Corporate Pinnacle Partner webinar with HNTB on March 12th from 12-1:30 PM ET. This discussion will focus on the challenges that women face in multimodal freight transportation and highlight key opportunities and successes. Registration information will be available soon!
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*** Great Co-Op Opportunity! *** In addition to this one, there are tons of other great internship opportunities with the Iowa DOT! https://lnkd.in/ggU5qTNv
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As we celebrate ** International Day of Women and Girls in Science** today, we want to remind you about this great event! WTS Iowa members, sign up to volunteer! We are looking forward to promoting STEM in our community! WTS - Iowa Chapter and ISITE are participating at the GIRLS IN SCIENCE FESTIVAL (ALL AGES) *February 22, 2025, 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M., Science Center of Iowa* Interested in learning more about science, technology, engineering, and math? Girls and families of all ages are invited to SCI's Girls in Science Festival to explore a variety of STEM careers and connect with female role models. This an event for the general public to celebrate the ways that girls/women have made contributions to science as well as ways the science and STEM are a part of everyone lives. There will also be workshops available for more in-depth experiences. Festival activities are included with SCI general admission! ****LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!**** We are asking for 3 volunteers for each 2-hour time slot to assist in making this a successful event. Volunteers will receive free admission and free parking options. More information regarding available time slots are provided in the registration link below. https://lnkd.in/gpEwKFcu We will have construction paper and other materials on hand for the older kids to do a Paper Bridge Design Challenge, and the younger kids can play with matchbox cars on a transportation floor mat and learn how streets work. If you have any questions, please contact wasama@iastate.edu
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