Mississippi River Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Consortium (MRTDL)

This project partners colleges from headwaters to the Gulf and seeks to: (1) establish TDL sector partnerships in communities along the river, (2) re-calibrate programs to align with employer needs, (3) build stacked and latticed credentials and integrate evidence-based strategies to serve TAA-eligible workers, and (4) solidify the consortium for long-term collaboration. Credentials include industry certifications, postsecondary certificates, and degrees in water, ground, and air transportation, waterway infrastructure maintenance, and logistics management. Awards will include non-credit and credit bearing postsecondary certificates, associate degrees, and industry-recognized credentials.