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From Classroom To Track "We Got Railroad People"

ARC-Tech.Net Intern & Apprenticeship Railroad training program For Track Labor *Technicians  *Technicians is generally someone in a technological field who has a relatively practical understanding of the general theoretical principles of that field, e.g., as compared to an engineer in that field. They are generally much more versed in technique compared to the average layperson, or even the professional in that field. A mid-level of understanding of theory, and a high-level of technique, is generally mastered by the technician in order to become expert in a specific tool domain. This may be part of a larger (production) process. Hence, an audio technician, while not as learned in acoustics as a physicist or an acoustical engineer, will generally know more than other studio personnel, including performers, and will be able to operate suitably designed sound equipment. Technicians may be classified as either skilled workers or semi-skilled workers." Technicians may be found working in a variety of fields, and they usually have a job title with the designation 'technician' following the particular category of work. Thus a 'stage technician' is a worker who provides technical support for putting on a play, while a 'medical technician' is an employee who provides technical support in the medical industry or to the medical profession. An intern is one who works in a temporary position with an emphasis on on-the-job training rather than merely employment, making it similar to an apprenticeship. Interns are usually college or university students, but they can also be other adults seeking skills for a new career.   Student internships provide opportunities for students to gain experience in their field, determine if they have an interest in a particular career, create a network of contacts, or gain school credit. An internship may be either paid, unpaid or partially paid (in the form of a stipend).   A stipend is a form of payment or salary, such as for an internship or apprenticeship. Stipends are usually lower than what would be expected as a permanent salary for similar work. This is because the stipend is complemented by other benefits such as accreditation, instruction, work experience, food, accommodation, and personal satisfaction. Universities usually refer to money paid to graduate research assistants as a stipend, rather than as wages, to reflect complementary benefits.  ARC-Tech.Net application page receives more then 100 internet hits per day, everyday. Out of the over 100 application submitted each month there are dozens of experienced train engineers, conductors, track foreman and equipment operators. Out of the nearly 700 applications in 2007, ARC-Tech.Net has never received a single application for experienced Track Labor. Track Labor never makes lateral movement from one railroad company to another.   ARC-Tech.Net receive hundreds of applications from people that have never been on the railroad, wanting skills to become railroad workers and who are willing to work as an intern. In order to make up the difference between “On the Job Training” (OJT) and no experience each applicant agrees to paying for and studying the 60-Hour ARC-Tech.Net FRA 213 Track Safety Standards Training. This is the same training given to Federal Railroad Administration Track Safety Inspectors.      Short of actual OJT ARC-Tech.Net FRA 213 TSS trainees can’t possibly do more. On the Job Training (OJT) is an important part of training. For a fee ARC-Tech.Net provides the OJT on non-profit Shortline railroads. ARC-Tech.Net's OJT is 3 days of on the track work. During the short time of OJT trainees learn how to show up to the job, what to do once they are there, laying out tools and equipment. Then at the end of the day they learn how to pick up tools and equipment and do job site clean up. The OJT includes lodging while training stipend.  Because of the great response from applicants agreeing to work on track for three days (one time 36 total work hours ) to gain experiences in the field    The Relationship between Tour Railroad and Intern printable copy  It is agreed that the Tour Railroad will extend an opportunity to actually experience the areas of their operations as stated to this participating intern. The Tour Railroad  agrees to complete an Internship Evaluation form for the student and return the evaluation to the Internship Program Coordinator.    Where stipend  is involved, the final arrangement will be made between Tour Railroad and student interns who sign the Internship Agreement Form and who are properly enrolled and working within the scope of their internship are covered by the Tour Railroad  insurance programs as temporary volunteers. Tour Railroad are encouraged to consult their legal advisors for related questions. Health and accident insurance is the intern’s responsibility.   ARC-Tech.Net  agrees to award internship certificate to intern  upon satisfactory completion of the work experience and required reports. The grade will be determined by the Internship advisor.   Sign below to enroll Railroad training program

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