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| − | A series of discussions between the MJOs and EPA in 2018 resulted in a proposal to organize the JTC into four working groups to focus on the current high priority issues in the Program. The priorities were defined by the MJOs based on discussions with their SLT members and their own perspectives on the state of the Program. A new organizational structure for the JTC and workgroups was proposed by the MJOs as a straw proposal | + | A series of discussions between the MJOs and EPA in 2018 resulted in a proposal to organize the JTC into four working groups to focus on the current high priority issues in the Program. The priorities were defined by the MJOs based on discussions with their SLT members and their own perspectives on the state of the Program. A new organizational structure for the JTC and workgroups was proposed by the MJOs as a straw proposal. |
The structure is envisioned as an hourglass with the JTC at-large membership and workgroups each as the wide collection points, and a steering committee as the central funnel point in the hourglass. Information will flow into Program from the SLTs, MJOs, and federal partners through the JTC at-large. The information entering the program through the JTC will be processed and redistributed by the Steering Committee to the workgroups. Co-leads from the MJOs and SLTs, will manage and facilitate activities in the workgroups with participation from EPA advisors. Work products will flow back from the workgroups to the Steering Committee in the form of regular communications on workgroup progress, and deliverables. The Steering Committee will push these deliverables back to the JTC for communication and distribution out of the JTC to the National Program stakeholders, including SLTs and training contractors. | The structure is envisioned as an hourglass with the JTC at-large membership and workgroups each as the wide collection points, and a steering committee as the central funnel point in the hourglass. Information will flow into Program from the SLTs, MJOs, and federal partners through the JTC at-large. The information entering the program through the JTC will be processed and redistributed by the Steering Committee to the workgroups. Co-leads from the MJOs and SLTs, will manage and facilitate activities in the workgroups with participation from EPA advisors. Work products will flow back from the workgroups to the Steering Committee in the form of regular communications on workgroup progress, and deliverables. The Steering Committee will push these deliverables back to the JTC for communication and distribution out of the JTC to the National Program stakeholders, including SLTs and training contractors. | ||
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| + | Prior to 2018 the National Air Pollution Training Program and the JTC operated under various configurations and with different areas of focus. In 2021, John Hornback (Metro 4/SESARM) and Chris Stoneman (US EPA) interviewed participants in the past and current training program to compile a comprehensive history of the program. | ||
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| + | [https://www.ladco.org/wp-content/uploads/Training/JTC/National-Air-Pollution-Training-Program-History_23June2021.pdf Informal History of the National Air Pollution Training Program] | ||
==Steering Committee== | ==Steering Committee== | ||
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==Conference Calls== | ==Conference Calls== | ||
| + | [[December 10, 2019 JTC Call]] | ||
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| + | [[October 8, 2019 JTC Call]] | ||
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| + | [[August 13, 2019 JTC Call]] | ||
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| + | [[June 11, 2019 JTC Call]] | ||
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[[April 9, 2019 JTC Call]] | [[April 9, 2019 JTC Call]] | ||
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| − | == | + | =JTC Workgroups= |
| + | The four current (2019-2020) Training Program priority areas for the JTC are listed in the proposal schematic to the right. The workgroup responsibilities to the right briefly describe the scope of these groups. Additional details about the workgroup leadership, membership, scope, and deliverables are listed in the workgroup wikis (links below). Each workgroup wiki also includes conference call notes and links to working documents. | ||
| − | ==[[Curriculum | + | ==[[Communications (Planning and Support) WG]]== |
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| + | ==[[Curriculum WG]]== | ||
==[[Training Delivery WG]]== | ==[[Training Delivery WG]]== | ||
==[[LMS WG]]== | ==[[LMS WG]]== | ||
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| + | =Initiatives= | ||
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| + | The JTC engages in training initiatives to improve how training is being delivered and state/local air programs, and to respond to emerging and current training needs in these programs. The initiatives are identified and planned within the JTC Steering Committee and executed by the JTC workgroups. | ||
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| + | Click the links below to learn more about current and past training initiatives underway in the JTC. | ||
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| + | ==[[Rapid Online Training Delivery in Response to COVID-19 Teleworking]]== | ||
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| + | ==[[Online Training Resources for Course Organizers]]== | ||
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| + | ==[[ADA/508 Compliance for the National Air Quality Training Program]]== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:03, 12 July 2024
Joint Training Committee
A series of discussions between the MJOs and EPA in 2018 resulted in a proposal to organize the JTC into four working groups to focus on the current high priority issues in the Program. The priorities were defined by the MJOs based on discussions with their SLT members and their own perspectives on the state of the Program. A new organizational structure for the JTC and workgroups was proposed by the MJOs as a straw proposal.
The structure is envisioned as an hourglass with the JTC at-large membership and workgroups each as the wide collection points, and a steering committee as the central funnel point in the hourglass. Information will flow into Program from the SLTs, MJOs, and federal partners through the JTC at-large. The information entering the program through the JTC will be processed and redistributed by the Steering Committee to the workgroups. Co-leads from the MJOs and SLTs, will manage and facilitate activities in the workgroups with participation from EPA advisors. Work products will flow back from the workgroups to the Steering Committee in the form of regular communications on workgroup progress, and deliverables. The Steering Committee will push these deliverables back to the JTC for communication and distribution out of the JTC to the National Program stakeholders, including SLTs and training contractors.
History
Prior to 2018 the National Air Pollution Training Program and the JTC operated under various configurations and with different areas of focus. In 2021, John Hornback (Metro 4/SESARM) and Chris Stoneman (US EPA) interviewed participants in the past and current training program to compile a comprehensive history of the program.
Informal History of the National Air Pollution Training Program
Steering Committee
The JTC Steering Committee is a subset of the JTC and includes the co-leads of each of the work groups. The objective of the Steering Committee is to provide governance to the JTC, set priorities for the Program, and review Program communications and deliverables.
The Steering Committee wiki lists the membership, scope, and call notes.
JTC Members
Recruitment
National Recruitment Call for the JTC
- Targets: SLT training staff, subject matter experts
- Commitment: 1-20 hours/month, variable depending on work cycle and priorities
- Skills needed:
- Knowledge of SLT training priorities/needs
- Expertise in planning, technical, and other training curriculum subject matter areas
- Expertise in training delivery, teaching, online learning, LMS technology
- Motivation: Influence the direction of the National Air Pollution Training Program, advocate for the training priorities and needs of your agency, contribute to the growth and development of air quality planning across the country
Conference Calls
JTC Workgroups
The four current (2019-2020) Training Program priority areas for the JTC are listed in the proposal schematic to the right. The workgroup responsibilities to the right briefly describe the scope of these groups. Additional details about the workgroup leadership, membership, scope, and deliverables are listed in the workgroup wikis (links below). Each workgroup wiki also includes conference call notes and links to working documents.
Communications (Planning and Support) WG
Curriculum WG
Training Delivery WG
LMS WG
Initiatives
The JTC engages in training initiatives to improve how training is being delivered and state/local air programs, and to respond to emerging and current training needs in these programs. The initiatives are identified and planned within the JTC Steering Committee and executed by the JTC workgroups.
Click the links below to learn more about current and past training initiatives underway in the JTC.
