b'CERTIFIEDview a full list by visiting their website imsasafety.com. Additionally, all IMSA certifications are valid for three years from the date issued. In addition to TARP, many industry professionals need Professional TO SUCCEED Development Hours (PDH) and CEUs to stay certified. The NOCoE provides a wealth of resources and ways for the transportation systems management and operations community to further their By Brooke McGee knowledge and earn required credits. Technicians and engineers can access workshops and webinars which may qualify for CEU and PDH. The center also provides on-call assistance, best practices, support, and forums so practitioners can engage with each other As technology continues to change and advance, the demandsand learn from one another. To view a full list of services provided of our workforce continue to evolve too. If you arent changing,by NOCoE, visit transportationops.org.you arent growing, and not growing in todays rapidly changingToadvancethedialogueintheITScommunityaboutbest workforce can cripple your potential. Staying current and up to datepractices, new ideas, and actionable solutions, GRIDSMART hosts with education is critical in any industry, especially in IntelligentINTERSECT,anannualthreedayITSconference.Thetraining TransportationSystems(ITS).Therearemultipleorganizations,classesatINTERSECTallowattendeestoreceiveTARPthats suchastheInternationalAssociationofMunicipalElectricianseligible for specific certifications they are working towards in their (IMSA), the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE), andcareer, and the classes can also satisfy PDH. Not only is INTERSECT even GRIDSMART, that provide ways for technicians to earn thea fun way to earn TARP and PDH, but its a way to engage with other credits necessary to maintain their certifications and knowledge ofprofessionals in the industry and network with peers from across the ITS industry. the United States. IMSAhasdifferentcertificationswhichareanindicationthatTechnologyisadvancing,soyoushouldadvancetoo.The individuals meet the qualifications required to perform specializedadvancement of technology in our industry is the reason why IMSA, tasksinITS.ItcanbethedifferencebetweenstartingajobNOCoE, and GRIDSMART offer the services they provide.assignment right away without needing on the job training or losing theassignmenttosomeonewhoalreadycompletedpreviousStaying educated in the ITS workforce guarantees youre equipped training. To receive certifications, technicians need to earn Technicalto make informed decisions out in the field to create safer and more AdvancementRecognitionPoints(TARP)and/orContinuingefficient roads for everyone; it means youre certified to succeed. Education Units (CEU). Technicians can earn TARP and CEU byWith a multitude of options out there for staying current in the completing courses offered by IMSA. Some of their classes rangeworkforce, theres no reason why technicians shouldnt be up to from traffic signals, fiber optics, roadway lighting, and more. You candate with the latest cutting-edge technology in ITS. nFROM THE GROUND UPUPCOMING EVENTS Building Strong Foundations for the ITS FutureITS HeartlandApr 29May 1ITS VA Annual Conference & ExpoMay 1617 October 8-10, 2019 | Knoxville, TNITE IntermountainMay 1618ITS America Annual MeetingJun 46ITS NYJun 1314 INTERSECT features training sessions that qualify for TARP and MOV-ITEJun 1921 PDH credits. Earn the credits and points you need while engaging ITE Western District Annual MeetingJun 2226 with compelling speakers, networking with your peers, and learning TexITE Joint Meeting with ITE Annual MeetingJul 2124 how to build foundations for a successful future in transportation.IMSA Forum & ExpoAug 1822 INTERSECTCONFERENCE.com38'