WE PROVIDE
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
FOR TODAY'S MODERN FLEETS
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
WORKFORCE TRAINING
GRANT DEVELOPMENT
RESEARCH & PLANNING
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
WTA strengthens businesses, government agencies, municipalities, and school districts by delivering targeted workforce training, strategic workforce planning, and specialized curriculum development. We help organizations build skilled talent pipelines, upskill existing employees, and secure the resources needed for long-term growth.
Whether you are developing a training program, preparing technicians for emerging technologies, expanding career pathways, or pursuing funding to support workforce initiatives, WTA provides the expertise and guidance you need to move your organization forward. Our mission is empowering individuals and organizations through high-quality education and training.
WORKFORCE SERVICES
Curriculum Development
The WTA team brings more than three decades of experience in creating industry-aligned curriculum for colleges, training centers, and organizations in clean-tech and transportation fields.
We produce complete curriculum packages that include instructor guides, student manuals, assessments, skills checklists, lab exercises, and implementation plans that align with real-world fleet maintenance requirements. WTA also develops online courses, interactive modules, training videos, and blended learning resources that support scalable, multi-location training delivery.
We develop curriculum using industry standards, ensuring technicians gain the knowledge and troubleshooting skills needed to service diverse OEM platforms and emerging technologies. You can rely on WTA to provide content that improves technician capability, and strengthens long-term workforce readiness.
Workforce Training
This is where WTA excels. Our instructors are former technicians and engineers with decades of hands-on experience in advanced propulsion, diagnostics, and heavy-duty vehicle systems. They prepare your technicians to service high-voltage and hybrid applications, master vehicle electrical systems, perform proper repair on heavy-duty equipment and hydraulic systems, and build the competencies required for ASE certification and advanced diagnostic roles.
Our curriculum is system-agnostic, giving technicians the knowledge and troubleshooting skills needed to work confidently across all OEM platforms, and we can custom tailor training to OEM-specific vehicles in your fleet. Well-trained technicians stay longer, diagnose faster, reduce repeat repairs, and keep fleet vehicles in service with less downtime.
Grant Development
The WTA team has successfully written and managed more than $25 million in workforce and economic development grants. We support organizations at every stage of the grant process, from strategic planning and proposal development to budgeting, evaluation, and compliance management.
WTA can assist with grant writing, performance reporting, outcomes tracking, budget creation, risk management, and project oversight. From full-cycle grant support to targeted assistance for a specific initiative, we will help you secure funding, meet program requirements, and achieve measurable results.
Research & Strategy
WTA provides data-driven labor market analysis and workforce planning tailored to fleet, transit, utility, and municipal transportation operations. Our research identifies technician skill gaps, emerging technology requirements, and training priorities across diesel, CNG, propane, hybrid, and electric vehicle platforms. This allows organizations to make informed decisions about technician development, EV readiness, and long-term maintenance capability.
We also help fleets build strong industry alignment by securing qualified advisory committee members, assembling technical skills panels, and facilitating focused stakeholder sessions with OEMs, suppliers, and fleet maintenance professionals.
Prepare Your Technicians, Contact Us Today!
Workforce Training Associates
11138 Del Amo Blvd.
Suite 268
Lakewood, CA 90715
Tel: (562) 246-8224
MEET THE WTA TEAM
Steve Richardson
President
Business & Organizational Leadership Development
Steve has led several businesses and non-profit organizations through the years. He has specialized as a turn-around management consultant to for-profit and non-profit organizations. He has led numerous seminars and workshops on crisis/change management, leadership, board management, and maximizing organizational effectiveness. Steve is the author of the book, “Become a Better Leader in 30 Days,” and resides in Seal Beach, California with his wife Stephanie.
Jannet Malig
Director of Training Development
Policy & Workforce Development
With over 30 years of transportation expertise, Jannet possesses a distinguished career highlighted by two decades of leadership in advanced transportation and clean energy initiatives within California's Community College system and beyond. Her contributions have been pivotal in securing millions of dollars to propel transportation and sustainability programs across California. As a Subject Matter Expert in clean energy and transportation, Jannet offers invaluable guidance to educators and industry professionals, pinpointing skills gaps and facilitating workforce training. Jannet has been instrumental in shaping the future of transportation education and sustainability initiatives in California.
Jon Kropp
Collaborator
Research, Design, & Grant Development
Jon is a seasoned workforce development professional with 15 years of experience advancing Career Education programs through strategic partnerships and resource cultivation. Since 2015, Jon has spearheaded the development of regional strategies and sector information reports, providing vital insights for funding initiatives and program enhancements aimed at fostering sustainability and the adoption of zero-emission vehicles. With a track record of securing over $14 million in workforce grant funding, Jon has facilitated support for more than 20 colleges across California. Beyond grant acquisition, Jon specializes in guiding nonprofits and small businesses in curriculum design, strategic planning, web development, and graphic design, effectively optimizing engagement strategies.
OUR PARTNERS INCLUDE
PREPARING TECHS TO KEEP THE WORLD MOVING.
"I thoroughly enjoyed (WTA's) teaching methods of Electrical Levels 1 and 2 and introduction to High Voltage Vehicles. I think it is imperative that today’s technicians build the strongest foundation in electrical circuit theory and operation to determine the best testing methods. (The) curriculum challenges technicians to determine expected testing results before ever hooking a meter up to any circuit. This ensures that when a test or measurement is taken the technician can determine if the result is satisfactory enhancing their diagnostic path and improving accuracy. (It) incorporates hands-on testing on state-of-the-art circuit boards so technicians can apply theory to hands-on methods that allow for greater retention of the material.
With High Voltage Vehicles growing in a multitude of Fleets it is now more important than ever for technicians to become comfortable with electrical theory and diagnostics. If someone is unfamiliar with how a simple 12-volt series circuit operates and how to accurately test components then they have absolutely no business attempting to troubleshoot high-voltage vehicle systems. As a technician of over 20 years, I found that Paul’s teaching methods enhanced some of what I already knew and added so much more to my diagnostic toolbox. I highly recommend (these) courses for any Technician looking to enhance their electrical skill set and begin their training on High Voltage systems. Thank you, Paul, and Workforce Training Associates, for one of the best electrical classes I have attended."
Matthew T. McKibbin - Fleet Maintenance Manager
Denver International Airport - Airport Maintenance Division