When you think about selecting your career pathway, the Trade and Transportation industry offers an array of opportunities that may already be aligned with your current talents and skills. In this week’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Tom O’Brien, Executive Director of the Center for International Trade and Transportation (CITT) at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). Dr. O’Brien shares how students of various cultural backgrounds and experiences are in a great position to take advantage of the opportunities that await them. Find out what resources are available to you and get a jumpstart in this industry that promotes economic vitality while highlighting your talent. Dr. O’Brien completed both his Doctorate of Philosophy in Urban Planning/Transportation and his Masters in Planning at University of Southern California (USC). He is also the Associate Director of Long Beach Programs for the METRANS Transportation Center, a partnership of CSULB and USC. He serves on the Boards of the Los Angeles Transportation Club, Harbor Association of Industry and Commerce, and National Transit Institute. Dr. O’Brien is both a former Eno and Eisenhower Transportation Fellow. To learn more about Dr. O’Brien and his work, connect with him on LinkedIn or email him at tom.obrien@csulb.edu.
Center for International Trade and Transportation (CITT): https://www.cpace.csulb.edu/center-for-international-trade-and-transportation