§ 5322. Human resource programs
(a)
In General.—
The Secretary of Transportation may undertake, or make grants and contracts for, programs that address human resource needs as they apply to public transportation activities. A program may include—
(b)
Fellowships.—
(1)
Authority to make grants.—
The Secretary may make grants to States, local governmental authorities, and operators of public transportation systems to provide fellowships to train personnel employed in managerial, technical, and professional positions in the public transportation field.
(2)
Terms.—
(A)
Period of training.—
A fellowship under this subsection may not be for more than 1 year of training in an institution that offers a program applicable to the public transportation industry.
(B)
Selection of individuals.—
A recipient of a grant for a fellowship under this subsection shall select an individual on the basis of demonstrated ability and for the contribution the individual reasonably can be expected to make to an efficient public transportation operation.