The California Transit Training Consortium (CTTC) announced key leadership appointments and an expanded workforce development strategy designed to strengthen academic partnerships and broaden technical training opportunities for California's public transit industry. Since its rebranding in 2024, CTTC has grown to serve 42 public transit agencies across the state, building on more than two decades of workforce development leadership.
The expanded training strategy includes specialized learning pathways in high-voltage systems, multiplexing systems, low-voltage electrical diagnostics, vehicle communications networks, advanced bus systems, and emerging transportation technologies. CTTC recently opened registration for new high-voltage training classes through its member learning portal, providing transit professionals with expanded access to technical education.
Norman Tuitavuki, Chairperson of the CTTC Board of Directors and Chief Operating Officer of Monterey-Salinas Transit, stated: "The future of public transportation depends on the strength of its workforce. Over the past two decades, CTTC has grown from a regional training consortium into a statewide workforce development leader serving 42 transit agencies across California. Our vision is to create the nation's most comprehensive transit learning network by connecting transit agencies, colleges, universities, and industry partners to deliver the skills and knowledge required for the next generation of transportation professionals."
To support this growth, CTTC appointed Jannet Malig as President, Rolando Cruz as Chief Financial Officer, and Nicole Sherman as Training Coordinator. Malig brings over 20 years of experience in workforce development and clean energy initiatives within California's community college system. She currently serves as Sector Navigator for Advanced Transportation and Logistics at Cerritos College, Director of Workforce Training Associates, and Co-Director of Long Beach Clean Cities and Communities.
"Transit workforce development is no longer limited to a single technology or discipline," said Malig. "The industry needs technicians, supervisors, and leaders who can adapt to rapidly changing technologies and operational environments. By strengthening our partnerships with colleges, universities, transit agencies, and industry leaders, CTTC is creating educational pathways that support career advancement while helping agencies build the workforce they need for the future."
As President, Malig will lead efforts to expand academic partnerships and support new technical curricula aligned with workforce demands. Nicole Sherman, with over 20 years of experience in workforce development and career education, will oversee training coordination, curriculum delivery, and program administration. Rolando Cruz returns as CFO, bringing over three decades of transportation leadership experience, including roles as Chief Transportation Officer for Culver City and executive positions with Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus and Long Beach Transit.
CTTC also appointed Mark Hollenbeck as Membership and Marketing Committee Chair. Hollenbeck, who also serves as Vice Chair of the Executive Board, said: "CTTC's continued growth reflects the value our members place on collaboration, innovation, and workforce development. As we expand our membership and deepen relationships with transit agencies, educational institutions, and industry partners, we have an opportunity to build an even stronger statewide network."
The leadership appointments represent CTTC's commitment to building a workforce development ecosystem connecting public transit, higher education, and private industry. For more information, visit the original release on NewMediaWire.
