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Intermark Public Relations
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Lauren Bland
Intermark Public Relations
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BJCTA Donates MAX Bus to Lawson State Community College
Transit authority helps further hands-on experience for students enrolled
in Lawson State Community College’s diesel mechanic program with donation.

 

Birmingham, AL (November 9, 2018) – Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) is pleased to announce the donation of a MAX bus to Lawson State Community College. The donation of the decommissioned bus will benefit the college’s Alabama Center for Automotive Excellence (ACAE) program. The program is offered to those interested in working as mechanical technicians in the transportation service.

“Giving students hands-on experience through the donation of one of our buses showcases the commitment of the BJCTA to the citizens of Birmingham.  To their educational opportunities and economic prosperity. The necessary training for future diesel mechanic is invaluable, particularly for the transit authority. We look forward to seeing graduates of this program working with MAX in the near future,” shared Christopher Ruffin, Interim Executive Director of the BJCTA.

BJCTA recognizes the increasing demand for diesel mechanics in the transportation industry and the increasing need for trained mechanics to keep MAX buses on the roads.

“Between 2016 and 2026, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in the automotive service industry will expand 6 percent, which will result in 47,600 new jobs. Job placement for the program is 100%. We hope to prepare our students for a successful career in this industry and thank the BJCTA for their efforts in furthering that education,” says Dr. Perry W. Ward, Lawson State Community College president.

The keys were passed from Interim Executive Director Ruffin to Lawson State Community College President on Friday, November 9^th at the Intermodal Facility Bus Terminal where the bus will be transferred to the campus.

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Intermark Public Relations

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Lauren Bland

Intermark Public Relations

407.256.0008

 

BIRMINGHAM-JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY TO

MAKE DONATION TO LAWSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

 

What:                          The Birmingham-Jefferson Country Transit Authority will be making a                                           significant donation to Lawson State Community College.  It is one which                                      will be used in a very practical and hands-on way to further the education                                    of some of their students.

 

Who:                            Christopher Ruffin, Interim Executive Director

 

Where:                        Birmingham Intermodal Facility

                                    1701 Morris Avenue

                                    Birmingham, AL 35203

                                    Parking available in the lot located next to the facility

 

When:                          Friday, November 9, 2018

                                    9:00 a.m.


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Veterans will ride MAX transits free all day in observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 12. (Full Release Below)

 

 

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MAX MAKES IT EASY TO ATTEND THE NATION’S LARGEST VETERANS DAY PARADE

MAX Transit Offers Free Rides To Veterans on Veterans Day 2018

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (November 1, 2018) – Birmingham is the site of the nation’s largest Veterans Day parade, and on Monday, November 12, 2018, in observance of Veterans Day, BJCTA is offering free rides to all veterans with valid military identification. 

This year marks the Centennial Commemoration of the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. While the official holiday falls on Sunday, November 11, it will be observed nationwide on Monday, November 12.  For more than eight years, MAX has offered veterans free rides on Veterans Day.

“We want to show our gratitude to veterans in our community every day, but especially on Veterans Day.  Offering free rides to our veterans the entire day is just a small way to honor those who have served our country,” shared Christopher Ruffin, Interim Executive Director of the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority.

No fare will be charged to veteran riders all day on November 12, 2018.

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