FDOT
What does FDOT stand for?
What is the Florida Department of Transportation?
What is the primary purpose of On Board 4 Jobs (on-the-job training OJT)?
What is to help workers gain hands-on experience while learning job-specific skills?
What does the term “road and bridge construction” typically refer to?
What is building and maintaining highways, bridges, and related infrastructure?
Name one type of FDOT certification jobseekers can earn.
What is Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)?
What website helps connect job seekers with opportunities in Florida’s road construction industry?
What is FloridaRoadJobs.com?
What is the minimum contract value requiring FDOT on-the-job training?
What is $2 million?
Name one of the goals of the Construction Training Academy.
What is to prepare job seekers for immediate employment in the road and bridge construction industry?
What is a major benefit of hiring through Statewide Workforce Development programs?
What is access to prescreened and motivated candidates?
What safety certification is required for most road and bridge construction jobs?
What is Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification?
What does the term “bid” refer to in the construction industry?
What is a proposal submitted by a contractor to win a project?
What are two types of projects funded by the FDOT?
What are road widening and bridge repairs?
What document is typically needed to apply for an FDOT job?
What is a resume?
What is one way SWWFD supports contractors?
What is by connecting them with qualified job seekers?
Name one key factor that makes Dade County a focus area for workforce development.
What is its growing need for skilled workers in road and bridge construction?
What is the primary purpose of the Build My Future event?
What is to introduce students to careers in construction?
What is the purpose of FDOT’s Equal Employment Opportunity program?
What is to ensure fair access to job opportunities in road construction?
What is one advantage of hiring workers who have completed an FDOT certification program?
What is they are job-ready and understand industry standards?
What is a joint venture (JV) in construction?
What is a partnership between two companies to complete a specific project?
How does the Construction Training Academy support reentry job seekers?
What is by offering training and certifications that make them employable?
What is the most critical step to take before attending an interview?
What is preparing answers to common interview questions?
What is the Davis-Bacon Act, and why is it important in construction?
What is a federal law requiring prevailing wages for public works projects?
How can contractors benefit from participating in a Correctional Training Academy hiring event?
What is they gain access to a pool of prescreened, highly motivated candidates?
What is one major challenge in road and bridge construction workforce development?
What is addressing the shortage of skilled labor?
What is the average lifespan of a newly constructed bridge before major maintenance is required?
What is 50 years?
What does the term "intermodal transportation" mean in FDOT projects?
What is the integration of different transportation methods like rail, road, and ports?