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10/7/2022
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded an $11 million grant to Amtrak and the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) to offer a "Railroading 101" training program.
The new course will help workers develop various skills so they can pursue well-paying jobs in the rail industry, Amtrak and DelDOT officials said in a press release.
"DelDOT and Amtrak continue to work collaboratively on projects such as the new Claymont Train Station that will open in late 2023, and this grant allows Amtrak to continue to invest in the workforce and ensure Delawareans have the skills needed to fill critical roles locally throughout their organization in the years ahead," said Delaware Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski.
More than 2,500 new employees joined Amtrak this year. For recent graduates to experienced professionals, there are many career opportunities at the intercity passenger railroad, Amtrak officials said.
"Generations of Delawareans have built meaningful careers working on our nation’s railroads, and as we invest in our transportation systems it is critical that we also invest in our railroad workers," said U.S. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.).