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Transportation Maintenance pros use drones to keep bridges safe

Demand is high for talented students to get an early jump on careers in transportation maintenance. Working at a city, county, tribe, or township transportation department affords great opportunities: 

  • Earn a good living with great benefits
  • Develop lifelong skills
  • Apply the latest technologies and techniques
  • Pursue ongoing training
  • Receive recognition and support from peers and your local community.
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Apply new tech and approaches 

Transportation is all about connecting people and opportunities. Public Works professionals are responsible for making sure people can get where they need to go safely and confidently. To do this, these pros review and apply the latest technologies and innovations in their field. They look ahead to prepare for what's to come—like using drones for safety inspections (watch the video on this page) or planning for a future with self-driving cars and trucks. 

In this field, ingenuity is incentivized and recognized through programs such as Build a Better Mousetrap and the Local Operational Assistance Program. If you find a way to do the job better, there are programs designed to support and share your great ideas. And many programs exist to provide training and challenge you with new approaches and ideas for career development.

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Read a profile of Jacob and other "Roads Scholars" like him

Skill up as you go 

A career in transportation maintenance often starts with a summer job, internship, or trainee program—with or without a high school degree or GED. There are many programs available to provide training and education while you're working. This allows you to try different things and develop a variety of skills and specialties while earning a paycheck. Here are some case studies of employers across the state that have developed innovative programs to attract, hire, and retain students.

This Training Resource Guide highlights courses, degree programs, certifications, and workshops available in Minnesota - boost your qualifications in specific skill areas or become a certified professional! The Roads Scholar program is a great way to earn a specialized certificate in operations, leadership, or civil engineering tech disciplines.     

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