BART will host pop-up events at six stations on Thursday, Nov. 12, for National Transit Career Day, the transit agency said. Bay City News reported via SFGATE, citing BART’s announcement, that the events run from 3 to 6 p.m. at 19th Street Oakland, Antioch, Daly City, Dublin/Pleasanton, El Cerrito del Norte and Warm Springs/South Fremont.
Why it matters: BART said the national event, led by the American Public Transportation Association, is meant to highlight careers that keep trains running, and that filling open positions is necessary to deliver reliable service. The agency said staff and local workforce and education partners will discuss transportation careers, required skills and essential jobs. Interviews will not be conducted; the pop-ups are for information and networking only, BART said.
BART listed partners including the Oakland Private Industry Council and Laney College at 19th Street Oakland; Rubicon and Los Medanos College at Antioch; Skyline College at Daly City; Tri-Valley Career Center and Las Positas College at Dublin/Pleasanton; Lao Family Career Center and Contra Costa College at El Cerrito del Norte; and Ohlone College’s Tri-Cities Career Center at Warm Springs/South Fremont. Bay City News said the roles BART highlighted include train-car electricians and mechanics, police officers, engineers, financial analysts and station agents.
More information is on BART’s website at bart.gov/jobs, the agency said.