Emerging Professionals Event: From Emerging to Impactful

Join other emerging professionals for a morning of education and networking. There are two key elements in the event:

From Emerging to Impactful: Leadership Lessons in Transportation

This session is specifically designed for emerging professionals, those in the first thirds of their careers. Today’s transportation engineering landscape demands adaptable, confident, and collaborative leaders. In this engaging panel discussion, industry professionals at various stages of their careers will share personal experiences and practical insights on what it takes to grow as a leader in consulting and public-sector transportation work.  Attendees will gain valuable perspectives, hear candid stories from leaders who have navigated similar challenges, and leave with actionable strategies to support their own career development. This session provides an excellent opportunity to learn, be inspired, and connect with colleagues who are shaping the future of Wisconsin’s transportation engineering community.

Learning Objectives:

• Discover what career building looks like in Wisconsin transportation design.
• Understand the unique challenges faced by transportation engineers.
• Learn from others on how to navigate difficult situations.

Ethics

In this session, we will explore the vital role of ethics in the daily decisions of Design Professionals. With unclear ethical boundaries often leading to significant consequences, it’s essential to understand core principles. This course offers practical tools to enhance your ethical decision-making skills.

Learning Objectives:

• Review what professional standards apply to the design industry.
• Understand the core principles behind the work that you do.
• Discover some practical decision-making tools.

Registration

Registration includes both sessions. Click the "Register Now" button above to register.

This event is being presented in collaboration with our annual Transportation Improvement Conference. If you’d also like to attend the Transportation Improvement Conference, please register on the TIC event page, and the pre-conference options are included with your registration.