The California Transit Training Consortium (CTTC) announced key leadership appointments and an expanded workforce development strategy designed to strengthen academic partnerships, broaden technical training opportunities, and support the evolving needs of California’s public transit industry. Since unveiling its refreshed brand identity in 2024, CTTC has grown its statewide presence and now serves 42 public transit agencies across California.
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 industry-leading technical education. As Norman Tuitavuki, Chairperson of the CTTC Board of Directors, stated, the organization aims to create the nation’s most comprehensive transit learning network.
To support this growth, 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. She currently serves as Sector Navigator for Advanced Transportation and Logistics at Cerritos College 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.
Nicole Sherman brings more than 20 years of experience managing workforce development initiatives across K-12 education, California Community Colleges, and public fleet organizations. She will oversee training coordination and curriculum delivery. Rolando Cruz returns as CFO, bringing over three decades of transportation leadership experience, including service as Chief Transportation Officer for the City of Culver City and executive positions with Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus and Long Beach Transit. His appointment reflects CTTC’s commitment to leadership grounded in industry experience. Long Beach Transit is recognized as the founding agency of the consortium.
CTTC also appointed Mark Hollenbeck as Membership and Marketing Committee Chair. Hollenbeck, who also serves as Vice Chair of the Executive Board, will guide membership growth initiatives and statewide outreach efforts. He emphasized the value of collaboration and innovation in building a stronger statewide network.
These appointments represent CTTC’s commitment to building a stronger workforce development ecosystem that connects public transit, higher education, and private industry. As the organization expands technical learning pathways and increases educational partnerships, it continues to prepare transit professionals for emerging technologies. More information about CTTC and its programs can be found on their website at newmediawire.com.
