WTS Orange County

Thank you to everyone who attended WTS Orange County’s Corporate Partner Appreciation event yesterday evening! We are grateful to our 37 Corporate Partners who helped us award $50,000 in scholarships, as well as deliver impactful programs and activities throughout the year, including our monthly luncheons, Girls Engineering Day, Transportation Academy, the Leadership Series, and the mentoring program, just to name a few.  

Join WTS Orange County in welcoming San Bernardino County Transportation Authority's Deputy Executive Director Carrie Schindler. Carrie will share SBCTA’s strategic vision for the future of transportation in San Bernardino County, updates on current projects, and upcoming opportunities.

The scholarship application deadline is less than a month away! Submit your 2024 application by Friday, August 2. Links to the applications can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g3PiccN

Last call for award nominations! Deadline to submit is Friday, July 12.

Mark your calendars for WTS-OC's annual Scholarship and Awards Gala! Please also submit your award nominations by this Friday! Click here for links to nomination forms: https://lnkd.in/ggAqiugc

Are you a college student considering a career in transportation? Apply today to WTS-OC's 2024 Transportation Academy! 🎓 Applications close this Friday, July 5, by 5pm. https://lnkd.in/gkYCR7r

Don't miss this month's WTS Connects meetups with speaker Jennifer Ledet on July 17th and Dr. Carla Johnston on July 31st. Register now! 💫https://lnkd.in/gZjpdmUT

WTS-OC is so grateful for all the firms and agencies who have already signed up or renewed their Corporate Partnerships. There's still time to sign up if you're interested!

Call for Award Nominations! WTS-OC is now accepting award nominations for our annual scholarship and awards dinner! Do you know a standout professional or project in the transportation industry who has made significant contributions to the field and advanced women? Now is your chance to honor their hard work and dedication. We are looking to celebrate awardees who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and leadership in transportation. 🏆Award Categories: 1. Member of the Year: https://lnkd.in/gg6a884y 2. Woman of the Year: https://lnkd.in/gru2TUhG 3. Employer of the Year: https://lnkd.in/gMraxnN4 4. Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award: https://lnkd.in/gW9SEj7X 5. Innovative Transportation Solutions Award: https://lnkd.in/g-YEJRkb 6. Man of the Year (Honorable Ray LaHood) Award: https://lnkd.in/gCRJnkVq How to Nominate: 1. Click on the link next to the nomination name to access the form. 2. Complete the nomination form with details about your nominee's achievements and contributions. 3. Submit your nomination by July 12th, 2024. Let's come together to recognize and celebrate the remarkable talent and dedication in our industry. Nominate someone today and help us shine a spotlight on the leaders making a difference in transportation! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Flora Diaz, PE at wtsocnominations@gmail.com or flora@aix.group . Thank you for your support, and we look forward to your nominations! 

Engineering shapes the world by creating stronger, safer, and more innovative places to live. We’re celebrating #InternationalWomenInEngineeringDay at this year’s WTS Capital Summit, providing students unique exposure to critical transportation careers and highlighting the impact of women in engineering. #WTSCapitalSummit24