The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association has launched a video, An Introduction to Employment in the Railroad Industry, described as a“workforce development tool.”
Created in collaboration with ASLRRA’s Human Resources (HR) Committee and other industry stakeholders, the video features testimony from several short line railroad employees “who share what they enjoy about their jobs, describe the many opportunities for lateral and vertical career moves and discuss the ways short lines support military veterans.” ASLRRA President Chuck Baker also appears in the video, “offering his thoughts on the short line industry and what makes it such a good fit for many different people.”
“ASLRRA members are encouraged to use the video in their own recruitment efforts, to help raise awareness of the short line industry and the opportunities it offers,” the association noted. “The video is the latest step in an effort to promote benefits and employment opportunities at short line railroads. ASLRRA’s HR Committee has led the charge to create an industry employment webpage that also includes links to career opportunities and a listing of railroad education providers. As with the employment video, members are invited to incorporate these resources into their recruitment efforts and share them with interested parties. Members interested in being listed on the career opportunities page can send their company name, career page link and ASLRRA region, if known, to Mariel Takamura, along with any other questions about this initiative.”
