WTS Capital Summit
The WTS Capital Summit, a signature program of Transportation YOU, offers students an opportunity to meet transportation industry thought leaders, government and administration officials, and college students beginning their own career journeys in the industry. Historically, the Summit brings high school-aged mentees and transportation professional mentors to the Washington, D.C. area for a week long program of tours, lectures, and interactive experiences showcasing careers in transportation. Student participants are involved in Transportation YOU at a local level, and then apply to the Summit through WTS Chapters.
The 2025 Summit will be held June 21-27, 2025. The WTS Capital Summit provides participants with experience in engineering challenges, professional development and leadership skills development, networking events, local tours, and opportunities to learn about core transportation development components, such as accessibility, livable communities, and urban planning. Tours may include the U.S. Department of Transportation, the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Congress, local airports, highway research facilities, the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro), live engineering projects, port operations, and other transportation hubs. The Summit also encourages student attendees to consider a wide variety of future undergraduate and advanced degree opportunities. STEM, engineering, and beyond.
Click here to see photos and videos from last year's Capital Summit.
Timeline and Applications
2025 Capital Summit
- Date: June 21-27, 2025
- Location: University of Maryland College Park
Applications are due by May 16, 2025. Notifications of acceptance into the program will be made no later than May 23, 2025.
Apply for the 2025 Capital Summit
Program Costs
- Mentor Cost: $2,000
- Student 1 Cost: $2,000
- Student 2 Cost: $1,500
- Student 3 Cost: $1,000
Sponsor this year's Capital Summit
Invest in the next generation of transportation leadership and sponsor the WTS Capital Summit. Check out the available sponsorship opportunities here. Email Alyssa Carlson at [email protected] to make your commitment!