The California Transit Training Consortium (CTTC) has 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 now serves 42 public transit agencies across the state, building on over two decades of workforce development leadership.
The organization is moving beyond its historical focus on zero-emission technologies to offer a more comprehensive portfolio of technical and professional development programs. These include 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 expanded access to industry-leading technical education.
“The future of public transportation depends on the strength of its workforce,” said Norman Tuitavuki, Chairperson of the CTTC Board of Directors and Chief Operating Officer of Monterey-Salinas Transit. “Our vision is to create the nation’s most comprehensive transit learning network by connecting transit agencies, colleges, universities, and industry partners.”
To support this next phase, CTTC has appointed Jannet Malig as President, Rolando Cruz as Chief Financial Officer, and Nicole Sherman as Training Coordinator. Malig brings over 20 years of experience leading 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. As President, she will lead efforts to expand academic partnerships and develop new technical curricula aligned with workforce demands.
Nicole Sherman brings more than 20 years of experience managing workforce development and career education initiatives across K-12, community colleges, and municipal agencies. She will oversee training coordination, curriculum delivery, and program administration. Rolando Cruz returns as CFO, bringing over three decades of transportation leadership from roles including Chief Transportation Officer for the City of Culver City and executive positions at Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus and Long Beach Transit, the founding agency of CTTC.
CTTC also appointed Mark Hollenbeck as Membership and Marketing Committee Chair. “CTTC’s continued growth reflects the value our members place on collaboration, innovation, and workforce development,” Hollenbeck said. He will guide membership growth initiatives and statewide outreach efforts to ensure more transit professionals have access to CTTC’s resources and training.
Together, these appointments underscore CTTC’s commitment to building a workforce development ecosystem that connects public transit, higher education, and private industry, preparing professionals for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
