The Eno Transportation Mid-Manager program (TMM) is designed for mid-level managers in cross-functional transportation roles—across all modes—in the federal, public, and private sectors. Known as a critical step for hundreds of Eno alumni, TMM is ideal for those looking to both accelerate and deepen their career advancement. Applicants should have at least 2 years’ experience in the transportation industry and a minimum of 3 years at the supervisory level managing or leading direct reports or projects.  

Selected candidates will engage intentionally with their peers, along with Eno’s executive coaches, leadership faculty, experts, guest VIP speakers, and staff. We are all stakeholders in your success narrative — however you define and structure it for your personal and professional outcome. Eno’s work, as we go alongside you, is to challenge you to test your leadership strategy: to see where it may need to bend, or you must stretch to meet it. Or whom you’ll need to help capture it.

Successful completion of the program, during and beyond, will require a willingness to be vulnerable, courageous and committed on the leadership journey. 

If you’re ready to lead, then let’s lead.  

Enhance Skillsets

Learn to enhance your strategic skillsets in a real and objective way.

Engagement and Involvement

TMM has been curated and designed around real-world leadership content and in-class engagement.

Powerful Networking

Connect and learn directly from course facilitators, program colleagues, and Eno staff.

There are two offerings of TMM in 2025.

The 2025 Transportation Mid-Manager Accelerate™ program is designed for mid-level leaders wanting to be faster, sharper, and stronger in the art of leadership. The Accelerate™ model is intentionally anchored by three directives: enhance strategic skillsets, engage in meaningful leadership content and learning, and re-invigorate how participants show up as leaders.

Scroll below to learn more about the upcoming TMM offering locations.

When applying, applicants will be asked to select their preferred offering. Please note that applicants are not guaranteed their TMM Accelerate™ offering choice. Final decisions on offering assignment will be determined based on class size distribution and organization type (transit, public, private) to yield the richest experience for attendees. 

What’s involved in applying for the program?

Individuals interested in applying for the program must provide the following:

  • Online application
  • Statement of Interest (view questions here)
  • Updated Resume
  • Official Nomination Letter (signed by a senior or executive leader at your organization)

*Tuition for TMM 2025 is $5,200. For more information on tuition and program benefits, please see the Financial Investment & Program tab below.

2025 Applications are Open!

Applications are due Sunday, March 2nd at 11:59 pm EST!

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TMM is designed for mid-level managers working in cross-functional transportation roles in transit, federal, and the public and private sectors. 

Known for being a critical step for hundreds of transportation alumni, TMM is ideal for professionals wanting to accelerate their career advancement. Applicants selected into the program will be committed to authentic engagement with executive faculty, coaches, and program peers. Selected applicants should be ready to embark on a challenging, insightful, and dynamic leadership journey. Successful completion of the program will require a willingness to be vulnerable, courageous, committed, and comfortable with the uncomfortable. If you are ready to accelerate in your career and are looking for a program that will leverage your success and help you navigate the complexities of leadership – then apply today.

Individuals interested in applying for the program must provide the following:

  1. Complete an Online Application by signing into your Eno account
  2. Statement of Interest (should answer each essay question thoughtfully) 
  3. Updated Resume
  4. A Signed Nomination Letter (by a senior-to-your-position or executive leader at your organization who supports your leadership path)
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Detailed information on lodging and program logistics will be available to participants upon being accepted and registering for the program.

During the week-long Accelerate program, participants can expect to:

  • Optimize their specific leadership styles through an award-winning 360 Leadership Assessment
  • Participate in individualized coaching sessions based on 360 leadership assessment results 
  • Learn strategies to elevate effective communication skills 
  • Improve strategic and critical thinking skills

Sample Agenda & General Schedule (subject to change without notice)

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  • Develop tools to act as a bridge between senior leadership and public-facing employees 
  • Gain a broader knowledge of industry challenges and how to navigate change 
  • Analyze and develop leadership lessons utilizing ancient and contemporary concepts 
  • Identify and utilize various leadership styles and theories 
  • Interpret the critical role of mid-level managers 
  • Strategically apply delegation methods used to enhance time and capacity 
  • Learn the balance between leading people and managing activities 
  • Outline and design authentic and unique leadership stories 
  • Create alignment across the organization by better leveraging skills, role, and function 
  • Hone team and trust-building techniques
  • Strengthen coaching and feedback skills 
  • Develop a stronger peer network across transportation organizations
  • Program costs for the 2025 Transportation Mid-Manager Program are $5,200.  Program benefits include the following:
    • Coverage of most meals (breakfast, lunch, and light snacks) in addition to a networking reception on one evening. 
    • Hotel lodging is not included in the tuition fees. However, Eno competitively negotiates standard hotel rates for program attendees. All Eno event hotels are rated 3-stars or above and are in thriving, transportation-hub cities. Once selected into the program, a weblink will be sent to participants registering for the program to directly book their stay via the hotel’s reservation portal. 
    • Member-only access to Eno policy papers, research, and archived policy library.
    • Executive coaching from industry experts, one-on-one and in small group sessions.
    • Lifetime Eno Alumni Association membership to help keep your career on track.
    • Complimentary subscription to ‘Propel’—Eno’s new quarterly online digital publication for Eno’s Professional Development alumni.
    • A 6-month complimentary membership to the highly coveted Eno Transportation Weekly (ETW), the premier transportation publication covering legislative and regulatory industry news, written by the renowned Jeff Davis, Eno Senior Fellow.
    • Direct engagement with VIP Keynote Speakers.
    • Post-course coaching webinars to reinforce course curriculum.
    • Peer-to-peer coaching and social networking events.

Cancellations 

All cancellations must be made in writing and submitted to PDPSupport@enotrans.org. Should the event be cancelled by force majeure, Eno is not responsible for any penalty incurred because of purchasing a non-refundable travel ticket or related travel/personal costs.

Confirmed registrants* may cancel and receive a refund (minus a $350 administrative fee) up to 30 business days before the program start date.

Note that all payments must be completed 30 days prior to the program start date.

  • If you find that you are unable to attend, and it is less than 30 business days before the program start date, you forfeit 50% of your tuition.
  • If you find that you are unable to attend, and it is 10 business days or less before the program start date, you forfeit 100% of your tuition.

*Confirmed registrant: A person who has been officially accepted into an Eno Leadership Program and has confirmed their enrollment by submitting the online registration form and generating an invoice within 7 calendar days of acceptance.

Transfers 

If you are unable to attend and it is more than 30 business days before the program start date, you may transfer your paid registration to another program date, subject to availability. Notifications must be made in writing and submitted to PDPSupport@enotrans.org. 

Applicants have 30 days from receipt of acceptance letter to formally in a request to transfer to a different session, subject to availability. 

Approved transfers are permitted one time only within the calendar year.  All transfers must be approved and are at the sole discretion of Eno. 

Waitlist

Waitlisted candidates will be notified if they are placed on the waitlist. Should a candidate wish to withdraw from the waitlist, they must promptly notify Eno. Candidates must accept and agree that course deliverables require immediate attention and often involve a quick turnaround, involving others, to prepare for the start of the program 

To ensure a safe and immersive learning experience, all TMM participants are required to undergo a brief Health and Safety check prior to beginning each program day. Participants must also comply with any state and local COVID-19 mask mandates and protocols. Please note that Eno cannot guarantee social distancing within the learning environment.

*Eno currently adheres to and implements COVID-19 recommendations from the CDC. COVID-19 recommendations and requirements are subject to change with or without notice.

American Planning Association (APA) AICP Certification Maintenance (CM) credits are subject to availability. Please check our website regularly for updates for 2025.

Statement of Interest:

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Updated Resume:

Nomination Letter:

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The TMM Legacy

The TMM program takes pride in its extensive roster of alumni who currently hold key transportation leadership positions across the nation from DOTs to multinational corporations!

“Putting this information into practice is super helpful. I think that’s the key point: leadership development means practice, practice, practice!”

“The knowledge and guidance that was shared and given for personal growth was exceptional. I really felt like the information presented was for me and that the facilitators listened to what I needed to develop and grow as a leader.”

“I have so many takeaways from this week and can’t wait to start engaging with my teams at a higher level. The opportunity to network with my fellow transit colleagues was very beneficial. Appreciate the hard work that is put into these sessions, THANK YOU!” 

Questions

For questions about the program or application process, please contact the Professional Development Team at pdpsupport@enotrans.org.

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