Are those test-drive-a-bus events actually helping districts find candidates?

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Are those test-drive-a-bus events actually helping districts find candidates?
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We've covered several 'Test Drive A Bus' events across the area over the years.One of the most recent was hosted in Parma.RELATED: HELP WANTED: Parma Schools hiring bus driver s, mechanics and special education assistantsBut are these hiring-fair style events actually bringing in results?District leaders say the answer, in short, is 'yes'.It's all about securing top-tier talent as the district cycles through the next wave of retirees.

District officials say there is power in the career change and a strong sense of curiosity to join their fleet.'By far our most successful event we had,' Dr. Charles Smialek, Parma City School District Superintendent, said.And the results are in.'We had 70 people come out and drive the bus. From that--we had 40 job interviews. Ten drivers in training,' Smialek said.Smialek says it is considered one of their most successful to date.

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