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Florida's JTA Signs Innovative Agreement to Develop Talent

The MOU outlines the structure of the six-month internships to be established, as well as the process by which the JTA staff and FSCJ professors will work together to develop and improve FSCJ’s curriculum in the mass transportation field.

February 27, 2025
Florida's JTA Signs Innovative Agreement to Develop Talent

JTA CEO Nat Ford and FSCJ President Dr. John Avendano signed the MOU during a ceremony. 

Photo: JTA

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Fla.’s Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ). 

The agreement will result in new internships for FSCJ students pursuing degrees in the field of automotive technology and related areas. 

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The agreement also enables the JTA and FSCJ staff to cooperate in the creation of a robust curriculum in the area of mass transit and in the development of new vehicle technologies including autonomous vehicle systems. 

“We are thrilled to continue our work with FCSJ as they fortify their education curriculum to equip today’s employees with knowledge needed to be prepared for the jobs of the future,” said JTA CEO Nat Ford. “At the JTA, we are always looking for innovative ways to better serve the people of Northeast Florida. Today, we take another big step in the right direction by opening up the lines of communication and cooperation with an excellent educational institution like FSCJ, whose core values include innovation, and whose students benefit from the JTA’s services daily.” 

Outlining of the Structure 

The MOU outlines the structure of the six-month internships to be established, as well as the process by which the JTA staff and FSCJ professors will work together to develop and improve FSCJ’s curriculum in the mass transportation field. 

The MOU also establishes cooperative efforts related to the JTA’s deployment of new vehicle technologies and joint research on autonomous vehicle technology.

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