1DOT Internship Program – Virtual Pitch Day

Join the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for our 1DOT Internship Program Virtual Pitch Day!

This interactive session offers prospective interns the opportunity to hear from leaders across the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and learn more about the missions of each Operating Administration (OA), the important work they do, and how student interns can contribute to that work.

Attendees will hear about internship projects, career paths, and participate in breakout sessions to connect with OA teams and ask questions.  Participating agencies include:

  • Federal Aviation Administration
  • Federal Highway Administration
  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
  • Federal Railroad Administration
  • Federal Transit Administration 
  • Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • Office of Inspector General
  • Office of the Secretary – Office of Budget and Financial, Chief Information Officer, Departmental Offices of Human Resources, Office of Public Affairs
  • And more

Date: October 14, 2026
Time: 1:00pm-3:30pm
Location: Virtual (link will be provided upon registration)

Date
Oct 14 2026
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Time
Eastern Time
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Location
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Organizer
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Phone 855-368-4200
Website https://www.transportation.gov/
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Judges

Each Runway to Success Competition will feature a judging panel composed of industry executives and business owners with expertise across the airport, aviation and transportation sectors, including operations, procurement and supplier management.

The final pitch competition, held at the AMAC Airport Business Conference, will feature a VIP panel of leaders from the largest airport food and retail operators in North America who possess the authority to extend a business offer.

Suppliers

Supplier applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Suppliers of Goods and Services Positioned to Support Growth, Innovation or Customer Experience in the Aviation Industry

  • Suppliers Offering Strategic, Innovative or Scalable Solutions

  • Must Be Registered as a Legal Business Entity and in Good Standing

  • At Least 51% Minority- or Woman-Owned

  • Able to Clearly Articulate the Value of Their Product or Service in a Short Pitch Format

  • Must Be Available to Attend the Live Pitch Event

  • Must Not Currently Have or Be In the Process of Establishing an Agreement With Any Operators or Airport Concessionaires

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HOSTS

AMAC is accepting applications from partners to host one of the eight (8) first-round Runway to Success Supplier Pitch Competitions.

Hosting a first-round competition is critical to the overall Runway to Success Supplier Competition. Each host site serves as a gateway for local and regional entrepreneurs, small businesses and ACDBEs to access AMAC’s national platform and connect to contracting and partnership opportunities.

APPLY