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Committees

COMTO Washington State provides multiple opportunities to engage. Whether policy and governance, leadership, recruitment, events or education, invest your time where it is meaningful and impactful.

Internships and Scholarships

  • Strives to provide students interested in transportation-related careers with financial support and opportunities to contribute meaningful work within the field as a means of furthering their career.

  • Supports students and early career professionals to ensure the participation and growth of members of minoritized communities in the transportation industry.

 

Scheduled Meetings:

The Internship and Scholarship Committee is looking to establish a monthly meeting schedule to help facilitate scholarship evaluations.

Communications

  • The Communications Committee promotes and celebrates COMTO WA chapter activities and membership through a variety of media.

  • This committee manages social media, the chapter newsletter, the chapter website, and other aspects of communications.

 

Scheduled Meetings:

Every other Wednesday at 2 PM via Teams

Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)

  • Promotes the utilization and capacity building of small and disadvantaged businesses in the transportation industry.

  • Serves as a resource to small and disadvantaged businesses on a local and national level to discuss topics of interest and share best practices.

 

Scheduled Meetings:

The HUB Committee meets virtually on Teams the second Thursday of every month from 12 to 1 PM.

Membership

  • Promotes membership in our COMTO chapter and coordinates with the Communications and Events committees to recruit volunteers. 

  • Serves as a point of contact for individuals who need help with membership registration or renewal.

  • Helps new members learn about volunteer opportunities.

 

Scheduled Meetings:

Every other Friday 10-11:30 AM

Events & Fundraising

  • Responsible for all stages of planning and execution of the Annual Gala that is the primary fundraising mechanism for COMTO Washington

  • Works with partner organizations like ACEC to plan joint fundraising events.

  • Organizes COMTO Washington promotional materials.

  • Works with other committees for any planned recognition or celebrations

Workforce Development Serving Everyone (WDSE)

The WDSE Committee aims to enhance COMTO Washington’s local and regional workforce by identifying and addressing the needs of our community and industry to leverage untapped potential.

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Objectives​

  1. Identify Workforce Needs​

  2. Address Workforce Needs Full Lifecycle​

  3. Workforce Development Policy​

  4. Leverage Untapped Potential​
     

Scheduled Meetings:

The third Thursday of every month at 2 PM via Teams.

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