Nov 10, 2025
Event Showcases Career Opportunities in Public Transportation
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) will join the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and transit agencies across the country in celebrating National Transit Career Day on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
This national observance highlights the wide range of career opportunities available within public transportation—from engineers and planners to operators and executives—while underscoring transit’s vital role as essential community infrastructure.
GCRTA will host a series of events and outreach activities to engage both current employees and community members interested in careers in public transit. Highlights include:
• Bus Operator “Red Carpet” Career Fair
• Community Application Sessions
• Partner In-Service & Cohort Awareness Events
• “Day in the Life” Videos featuring Bus Operators and Mechanics shared with community partners and schools
• Service Quality Coffee & Conversation sessions for internal staff
• Veteran Outreach Initiatives
• Social Media and Digital Career Awareness Campaigns
• Early Career Outreach in local schools and trade programs
“National Transit Career Day gives us the opportunity to showcase the incredible range of career pathways available right here in Greater Cleveland,” said GCRTA Deputy General Manager Human Resources, George Fields. “Public transportation careers are not just jobs they are opportunities to strengthen community connections and improve mobility across our region.”
The public transportation industry employs more than 383,000 people nationwide, offering careers for individuals with diverse skills and educational backgrounds. According to APTA, more than 77 percent of federal transit funding flows to the private sector, expanding opportunities beyond direct employment with transit agencies.
“National Transit Career Day is about building the future workforce of public transportation by connecting with people who want meaningful careers serving their communities,” said Paul P. Skoutelas, APTA President and CEO. “Our industry blends innovation with public service, giving professionals the chance to directly improve quality of life for millions of Americans every day.”
Upcoming GCRTA Events
- Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio
- November 10-14, 2025, Employment Success Program: Preparing for careers in public transit with GCRTA
- Veterans Resource Fair
- November 13, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 16300 Lakeshore Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio 44110
- Northeast Ohio Job Fair
- November 20, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 4954 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted, Ohio 44070
For more information about National Transit Career Day and career opportunities with GCRTA, visit www.riderta.com/careers.
For more information about APTA, visit www.apta.com.