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WTS Columbus Scholarship Announcement 2018-2019
WTS Columbus Chapter announces scholarships available for Ohio women interested in transportation careers.
The WTS Columbus Chapter is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for qualified female students interested in pursuing careers in transportation. Chapter level scholarships total $10,600 this year. Local (Ohio-based) awardees are eligible to compete with other states' winners for $22,000 in WTS International level scholarships.
The Columbus Chapter will be accepting applications for the following four scholarships through Saturday, November 24th, 2018
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Undergraduate:
WTS Molitoris Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduates
Local Columbus Chapter award $3,000, International award $5,000
WTS Sharon D. Banks Memorial Scholarship for Undergraduates
Local Columbus Chapter award $2,000, International award $5,000
Note: Undergraduates and Community College students are not eligible to apply unless they have completed at least one semester and have grades available by the November 24th, 2018 deadline.
Graduate:
WTS Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship for Graduates
Local Columbus Chapter award $3,600, International award $10,000
WTS Diane Woodend Jones Leadership Legacy Scholarship for Graduates
Local Columbus Chapter award $2,000, International award $5,000
Note: Individual graduate candidates are encouraged to apply for both scholarships.
Additional information for each scholarship can be found in the attached application packets. All applicants must be female, Ohio based, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, and be planning to pursue a career in transportation. BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnicities) candidates are encouraged to apply.
If you have any questions about the application process can be emailed to:
Claudette Durham
WTS Columbus Scholarship Director
P.O. Box 1158
Delaware, OH 43015
[email protected]
Applications must be received no later than November 24, 2018.
OSHA Issues Interpretation Letter Regarding Employer Incentive Programs and Post Incident Substance Testing
On October 11th the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (“OSHA”) issued a letter of interpretation clarifying their position on the new recordkeeping rule’s anti-retaliation provisions. Since the rules inception in 2016 there has been much confusion among safety professionals about whether certain employer activities were now prohibited. The letter of interpretation appears to address most concerns employers had about safety incentive programs and post-accident drug testing. OSHA also states that the letter of interpretation supersedes any guidance issued by the agency related to the two issues.
Please click on the following link to review the OSHA interpretation letter: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/2018-10-11
AGC Releases Paper on the Business Case for Diversity & Inclusion in the Construction Industry
The conventional understanding of diversity has evolved over time. What started as a focus on compliance of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action requirements has moved into a critical and necessary part of doing business as a way to achieve greater financial success. As the population of the U.S. becomes more diverse, construction companies will need to reflect the changing demographics in order to find workers and remain competitive. The arguments for a company including diversity and inclusion as a key business strategy go beyond the moral imperative of “doing the right thing” and focus on the measurable financial results that can be achieved. AGC’s report, The Business Case for Diversity & Inclusion in the Construction Industry, outlines six reasons why diversity and inclusion are strategically valuable in generating corporate/industry innovation, increasing profitability, and ensuring a positive and sustaining legacy of progress for your firm. For more information, contact Brynn Huneke at [email protected] or (703) 837-5376.
Ohio Supreme Court Says Subcontractor’s Defective Work is not a CGL-Covered Occurrence
On October 9, 2018, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that property damage caused by a subcontractor’s faulty work is not covered under standard commercial general liability (CGL) policies. In Ohio N. Univ. v. Charles Constr. Servs., Inc., Slip Opinion No. 2018-Ohio-4057, the question before the Court was whether a general contractor’s CGL policy covered claims for property damage caused by a subcontractor’s faulty work. The Court stated in its opinion: “Property damage caused by a subcontractor’s faulty work is not an ‘occurrence’ under a CGL policy because it cannot be deemed fortuitous.”
The insurer argued that defective construction was not a covered “occurrence” as interpreted by the Ohio Supreme Court in Westfield Ins. Co. v. Custom Agri Systems, Inc. The Court agreed and found that property damage claims resulting from any defective construction—performed by the general or subcontractor—are not unexpected accidents and, thus, not “occurrences.” Instead, the Court ruled that the defective work of a policy-holding general contractor or its subcontractor is an uninsurable business risk and a normal consequence of doing business in the industry. Clickhere to read more.
Winter Conference Invitations Have Been Mailed
December 3 and 4, 2018
The invitations for the OCA Winter Conference have been mailed. This is our highest attended event of the year, packed with industry-relevant sessions and activities. If you did not receive an invitation and would like one, please contact Rachel Sirca ([email protected]) or Emily Radebaugh ([email protected]) and we’ll be happy to send you an e-invitation.
Winter Conference Keynote Speaker
Michael Rogers is a best-selling author, technology pioneer and futurist, who most recently served as futurist-in-residence for The New York Times. He has worked with companies such as FedEx and Boeing, focusing on how to think about the future in useful ways. He speaks to audiences worldwide and is a regular guest on radio and television. Rogers began his career as a writer for Rolling Stone magazine. He co-founded Outside magazine and then launched Newsweek’s technology column, winning numerous journalism awards. For 10 years he was vice president of The Washington Post Company's new media division, leading both the newspaper and Newsweek into the new century and earning patents for multimedia technology. He is also a best-selling novelist whose books have been published worldwide, chosen for the Book-of-the-Month club and optioned for film. Rogers studied physics and creative writing at Stanford University, with additional studies in finance and management at the Stanford Business School Executive Program. He lives in New York City and is currently working on book and television projects.
Need More Information on the OCA Convention in the Riviera Maya, Mexico?
The OCA Convention package had a lot of information. Contact Rachel Sirca with any questions you may have regarding excursions, the hotel, or any logistics. Calls and visits are welcome!
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