BART is hosting pop-up events at stations around the Bay Area on Thursday for National Transit Career Day to highlight various jobs that help keep the train system moving.
From 3-6 p.m. Thursday, BART is partnering with local colleges and workforce career centers to host events at the 19th Street Oakland, Antioch, Daly City, Dublin/Pleasanton, El Cerrito del Norte, and Warm Springs/South Fremont stations.
BART said in a press release that it is joining other transit agencies around the country in holding the events “to connect with the public and highlight mission-critical careers that help keep trains running and service moving.”
Officials with Laney College will attend the event at 19th Street in Oakland, Los Medanos College will be at Antioch, Skyline College will be at the Daly City event, Los Positas College will be at the Dublin/Pleasanton station, Contra Costa College will be at El Cerrito del Norte, and Ohlone College will be at the Warm Springs/South Fremont event.
BART mentioned some of the positions include train car electricians and mechanics, police officers, engineers, financial analysts, station agents, and other transit agency staff.
More information about the events Thursday can be found on BART’s website.
