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Tomorrow is APTAU Webinar Day! We are diving into the future of transit workforce development at 1 pm ET. The transit industry is at a crossroads. As fleets become more complex and workforce shortages grow, the big question for agencies is how to move from workforce discussions to funded and executable solutions. Xpan's Founder & CEO, Ron Thiele, is joining experts from Calstart and Zeb Tech to share a practical framework for modernizing talent development. As Chair of the American Public Transportation Association Technology Workforce Subcommittee, Ron is grateful to bring this discussion to APTA members with a unique perspective on how to bridge the gap between policy, training, technology and the transit workforce. Here is what they are covering: - Funding Strategy: How to align workforce initiatives with federal and state programs to get projects moving. - Skills Gap Assessments: How to conduct targeted assessments that reflect your actual operational needs. - Modern Training Tech: How AI-enabled simulations and virtual learning accelerate worker readiness. - Scalable Results: A roadmap for designing measurable and long-term training programs. There is still time to join the conversation and find out how to build a workforce that is ready for what is next. Register at the link below to secure your spot 👇 https://lnkd.in/ep6S7vyf Panelists: 🎤 Mike Hynes, Deputy Director, Transit, CALSTART 🎤 James Hall, Principal and Founder, ZEB Tech 🎤 Ron Thiele, Founder & CEO, Xpan #Transit #WorkforceDevelopment #APTA #PublicTransport #EdTech

Modernizing a fleet is a massive undertaking, but the real challenge often lies in the human element. How do agencies move from identifying a skills gap to actually funding and launching a training program that works? On Thursday, May 28th at 1 pm ET, Xpan CEO Ron Thiele is joining forces with Mike Hynes from CALSTART and James Hall from ZEB Tech. As the Chair of the American Public Transportation Association Business Member Workforce Development Committee, Ron is eager to share a practical roadmap for agencies navigating these complex shifts. We will be chatting about: ➡️ Practical strategies to secure federal and state funding. ➡️ How to conduct skills assessments that actually reflect your daily operations. ➡️ Using AI and virtual simulations to get technicians ready faster. ➡️ Building a long-term plan that scales as your technology evolves. If you are looking for ways to turn workforce theory into executable results, we would love to have you join the conversation. Click the link below to register! 👇 https://lnkd.in/ep6S7vyf #Transit #WorkforceDevelopment #APTA #PublicTransport #EdTech

Rapidly evolving technology like AI and shifting infrastructure standards are creating a significant knowledge gap in public transportation. For agencies and technicians, keeping up with these changes is a major challenge. The 2026 American Public Transportation Association Workforce Summit is happening today to address these exact hurdles. Industry leaders are gathering at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center to bridge the gap between fast-moving tech and practical workforce planning. 👋 Meet the Team Xpan Founder, CEO, and Chair of APTA's Business Member Workforce Development Committee, Ron Thiele, and Xpan Senior Account Manager Jerryd Lajeunesse are on site. A massive thank you to Cherise Myers, Carita Ducre, Joe Niegoski, and the entire APTA crew for your incredible work. We are grateful for the collaboration and the energy you put into supporting the workforce. #APTAmobility26 #Transit #WorkforceDevelopment #BridgingtheGap 

Training should move at the exact same speed as your team. If it takes longer to log in than it does to find a solution, the learning process is broken. It is incredibly frustrating to need a quick answer to keep a crew safe or a project moving, only to get stuck waiting on a password reset or scrolling through a twenty-minute module. In this video, Emily Sharpe breaks down why Zero Friction is a practical necessity. It is the real difference between a team that stays sharp and one that forgets the material by tomorrow. Workplace training often struggles to compete with a simple search bar. If your team is turning to YouTube for answers instead of using your internal tools, there is a friction problem. Delivering critical content right at the moment of truth is what matters, without the lag. Check out the video to see how we are making microlearning a tool for survival, rather than just another task on the to-do list. ⚡ 💬 When your team hits a roadblock on site, do they open your internal training platform, or do they just look it up using AI? Drop your thoughts in the comments below. #Microlearning #WorkplaceSafety #EdTech #Innovation #LearningAndDevelopment

Mike Hynes, Deputy Director of Transit at CALSTART, will be a panelist on an upcoming American Public Transportation Association APTAU Member Webinar, sharing how transit agencies can align funding for advanced transit technologies with workforce strategies and turn planning into action. Mike will be joined by James Hall, Principal & Founder at ZEB Tech, and Ron Thiele, CEO at Xpan, as they cover important topics like skills-gap assessments and modern training approaches, including AI-enabled simulations. APTA Members can register here: https://ow.ly/zkV650YXROK

The transit industry is at a crossroads. As fleets become more complex and technician shortages grow, the big question for agencies is how to move from workforce discussions to funded, executable solutions. Join us on Thursday, May 28th at 1 pm ET for an in-depth webinar: Building the Transit Workforce of the Future. Xpan's Founder and CEO, Ron Thiele, serves as Chair of the Technology Workforce Subcommittee at the American Public Transportation Association. He will be joining industry experts from CALSTART and ZEB Tech to share a practical framework for modernizing talent development. Here is what we will be covering: - Funding Strategy: Learn how to align workforce initiatives with federal and state programs to get projects off the ground. - Skills Gap Assessments: Discover how to conduct targeted assessments that reflect your actual operational needs. - Modern Training Tech: See how AI-enabled simulations and virtual learning can accelerate worker readiness and reduce risk. - Scalable Results: Move beyond theory with a roadmap for designing measurable, long-term training programs. Whether you are managing evolving technologies or navigating constrained training capacity, this session is designed to help you build a workforce that is ready for what is next. Register here to secure your spot! 👇 https://lnkd.in/ep6S7vyf Panelists: 🎤 Mike Hynes, Deputy Director, Transit, CALSTART 🎤 James Hall, Principal & Founder, ZEB Tech 🎤 Ron Thiele, Founder & CEO, Xpan #Transit #WorkforceDevelopment #APTA #PublicTransport #EdTech

Learning starts long before a student enters a classroom or an employee starts their first day on the job. It begins at home, often with the patience and guidance of a mother. Whether it is teaching us how to navigate the world or showing us how to solve our first big problems, mothers are the original educators. They understand that for a lesson to truly stick, it needs to be clear, engaging, and rooted in real-world connection. That same spirit of mentorship is what drives us here. Our mission is to honor that foundation by creating digital learning experiences that respect the learner and focus on building genuine competency. We believe that professional training should be as supportive and impactful as those first lessons we learned growing up. To all the mothers and mother figures who have spent years teaching, guiding, and dreaming big for the next generation: Happy Mother's Day! 💐 #MothersDay #LifelongLearning #EdTech #TrainingAndDevelopment #XpanInteractive #CompanyCulture

Training workers in complex industries is rarely a simple task. From managing compliance risks to proving the ROI of your programs, the "to-do" list for L&D leaders can feel overwhelming. Xact LMS was built to take the pressure off. By combining streamlined learning workflows with robust data analytics, we help our partners move past the stress of administration and into the excitement of innovation. Whether you are navigating talent shortages or shifting technical standards, we have the tools to help your team thrive. Swipe through to see how we are solving the most common workforce challenges. Let’s talk about how Xact LMS can support your goals for 2026. #WorkforceInnovation #LMS #EdTech #XpanInteractive #WorkplaceSafety #TrainingAndDevelopment

Finding the right time for training is a constant challenge for busy teams. We know that workers often need information right when they are facing a challenge, not weeks before in a classroom. That is where microlearning comes in. You need material that is accessible, available just-in-time, and that works. We focus on creating short, engaging content that employees can use on their mobile devices exactly when they need it most. This approach helps build competence in the flow of work without disrupting the day. How are you incorporating on-demand learning into your training strategy? Let's discuss in the comments. 👇 #EdTech #Microlearning #MobileLearning #WorkforceTraining #XpanInteractive #TrainingAndDevelopment #LearningOnDemand