The DOT POD

Learning & Development Bureau

The DOT POD

Show Notes

This episode of the DOT POD talks about something every single employee experiences at some point in their career - learning.

The New York State Department of Transportation's Learning & Development Bureau is the driving force behind this learning from leadership and professional development, to organizational improvement, mentoring, and educational partnerships.

Josh and Anya welcome Assistant Bureau Director Kiersten Hall to the show to talk about what DOT is doing now, and what they plan on doing in the future.

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