RLP Spoken Word Poetry Stipend

Did you know that according to Americans for the Arts, Young people who consistently participate in rigorous arts programs are “four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement, three times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools” and “four times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem.”  Did you know that in 2005, Jefferson County (Alabama) cut funding for GIA Grants (grants to individual artists), and in 2008 the Jefferson County Community Arts Fund for arts organizations completely… indefinitely.

To combat this issue, Real Life Poets, Inc (RLP) has established the Real Life Spoken Word Poetry Stipend.  This annual grant of up to $1000(*) is awarded to spoken word artists in Jefferson County between the ages of 14 and 22 who show exceptional promise in a career in spoken word poetry and creative writing.  The stipend is designed to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit and empower young people with the necessary tools to further their careers in the arts.  Applicants are encouraged to be as creative as possible, providing details on projects ranging from producing their works on CD or in print, to annual events that promote spoken word poetry.  The RLP Spoken Word Poetry Stipend guidelines and application are now available for download on our website (reallifepoets.org/stipendapplication.pdf).  Please review the guidelines for accuracy, and feel free to contact us with any questions. The application deadline is October 29, 2010.

About Real Life Poets, Inc.

Real Life Poets is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose goal is to mentor young adults, encouraging good communication and oratorical skills using spoken word poetry.  RLP consist of Emmy® Nominated (APT’s Mr. Dial Has Something to Say) spoken word artists, producers, veteran performers and writers, and initially gained notoriety through their community service, facilitating Operation Mustard seed (free dinner for the needy on 1^st Friday’s) as well as Operation Coats for the Cold (RLP Annual Winter Coat Drive).  RLP regularly provides spoken word workshops and mentoring opportunities to the youth in our community.

Imagine the impact on the life of a young person whose self esteem has been elevated by attending a RLP Spoken Word Poetry Workshop, or afforded the opportunity to fund and facilitate their dreams through the Real Life Poets Poetry Stipend.  RLP encourages young people to participate in the arts within our communities, and helps steer the young people in the direction of experience and opportunity while offering a great degree of supplemental education.  Please join us in this effort to change our community by encouraging entrepreneurship and the arts by donating to Real Life Poets, Inc.  We thank you for your consideration, and ask that you contact us directly regarding donations or questions.

Sincerely,

John Paul Taylor

Co-founder/Director

Real Life Poets, Inc

phone: 205/585-8271

email: johnpaul@reallifepoets.org

Real Life Poets, Inc is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization.  All donations are tax deductible.

* Grant awarded is up to $1000 (not to exceed $1000).  Grant will pay for

the services or opportunity outlined in the application directly – no check will be made out to individual grant applicants.

Media Inquiries: Patrick Johnson Patrick@reallifepoets.org 205/837-3707 www.reallifepoets.org

Donations: John Paul Taylor johnpaul@reallifepoets.org 205/585-8271 www.reallifepoets.org

Fashion on Canvas Model Call :: More than a fashion show!

Fashion on Canvas: The Art of Fashion is looking for a selected group of diverse models to participate in it’s upcoming art themed fashion event. The second annual Fashion on Canvas will feature a creative combination of art and fashion in a gallery style format. While last year’s event was a huge success this year’s show will feature more body art, body ink and fabulous clothing!

Fashion on Canvas is more than a fashion show but an opportunity for models, designers and artist to come together and explore a more creative side to their craft and share their personality with the audience.

Participating artist will present a masterpiece using the body of the model and other creative and wearable art.

Showcase coordinators will be looking for models of various heights, sizes and experience levels.  Models should be at least 17 years or older to participate. Models with unique looks and distinctive tattoos (body art) are encouraged to participate.

In addition to the art gallery, body art and body ink on display local fashion designers including Perry Varner will display their latest clothing lines.

Model Call Dates:

Saturday, August 14, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010

Location: The Highland Conference Center Lounge, 2012 Magnolia Avenue in Five Points South.

Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Interested models, artist and vendors should call (205) 939-4599 or email info@artonetherunway.com for additional information.

Fashion on Canvas: The Art of Fashion
Sunday - September 26, 2010
VIP Entry: 5:30 pm
General Entry: 6:30 pm
VIP Admission: $20.00 (Early entrance, light hors d’oeuvres and exclusive gallery showing)
General Admission: $12.00

GOSPEL SOAP OPERA SET TO HIT THE STAGE

Birmingham, AL July 27, 2010     Marriage can be a challenge, and best friends Angie and CeCe know this well. But when one of them finds herself about to lose her husband to another woman, that challenge turns into all hell breaking loose.

Their fictional story is set to unfold on the stage of the Virginia Samford Theatre on August 6-7 as part of Marc Raby’s gospel stage play, “He’s Not the Man I Married.” The show will feature a mix of comedy, drama, original gospel music as well as a moving performance by “Sunday’s Best” 2010 Finalist Dontavious Boatwright.

“There is no way you can come to this play going through (a problem) and not get a release,” Raby says.

The play opened in Gadsden in May to a sold-out audience. Raby is hoping for the same turnout in Birmingham, he says. The show starts at 7 p.m. both nights. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.amraevision.com.

A Birmingham native, Raby fell in love with writing as a boy. In the first grade, he participated in a young writers conference at UAB and, “Somebody messed up and told me I was good,” he says with a laugh.

His love affair with the theatre took shape when he and his aunt went to see the gospel play, “Mama I’m Sorry.” Once it was over, Raby was convinced that he wanted to create plays of his own someday. From that day forth, every time a gospel play came to Birmingham that same aunt would sacrifice to get the tickets so that he could go. “That was the beginning of my theatre fascination,” he says.

Raby hoped and prayed that his future would someday include the marriage of his two passions. Years later, while walking out of church, he got a spiritual confirmation. Gospel music promoter George Stewart stopped Raby and told him that God said “his gifts were in his writing and in his tongue.” “He made that declaration and I have tried to hold on to it,” Raby says.

Later, Stewart had a conversation with the Alabama State University convincing them to allow Raby, who was too young at the time, to be admitted as a student of famed actress Dr. Tommie ‘Tonea’ Stewart’s renowned 3T program.

Then, armed with training in writing and theatre, Raby began creating his own productions. First came “We Were There,” a black history play that toured the Birmingham City Schools; then “Ebony Scrooge,” Raby’s take on the Christmas classic; “Love Shouldn’t Hurt So Bad” was a popular production; and now “He’s Not the Man I Married” is being anticipated by Raby fans everywhere.

Raby says his productions are different from the typical gospel stage plays on the circuit because he does not follow the tried-and-true formula that is so popular among other playwrights. “I am sorry if the jokes aren’t in the right place,” he says. “I went with the Holy Spirit.”

And besides writing plays, Raby has penned an inspirational book called “Even Me: Maintaining Your Faith in Uncertain Times” as well as three children’s books. He says his mission is to use his writing, whether through books or plays, to inspire people. “I’ve got a charge to keep,” he says. “I only write by His (God’s) orchestration.”

With a slew of gospel stage plays and several books underneath his belt, does Raby want to be the next Tyler Perry? “Absolutely not,” he says. “I believe everyone’s gift will make room for them. Everyone has a place in the kingdom-at-large and I stay in my lane.”

Raby also has a charity called “Books and Bears” where he gives hundreds of books and Teddy bears to needy children in local Pre-K programs. He says he wants to give them, “a book and a friend.” During the night of his play, Raby is offering a V.I.P. Lounge experience for $28.50 that includes a post-show reception. Proceeds from it will be used to benefit his charity.

Note:  This article was written by Marie Sutton, Editor-In-Chief for The Sword Magazine. The Sword Magazine has granted permission to reprint.   www.theswordmag.com

ALABAMA’S TOP CORPORATIONS AND ENTREPRENEURS COME TOGETHER FOR THE STATE’S LARGEST MINORITY BUSINESS CONFERENCE

The South Region Minority Supplier Development Council Gears Up for its 27TH Annual Business Connections Conference

Birmingham, AL – Now that the economy is showing signs of growth, the climate for entrepreneurs is improving.  Despite  growth indications, the economic recovery is still fragile underscoring the need for entrepreneurs to place a high priority on  meeting new customers and enhancing relationships with existing ones. On August 18 and August 19, more than 300 minority entrepreneurs and corporate executives will attend the 27th Annual Business Connections Conference & Expo to strengthen relationships, build alliances and learn strategies that will help them compete more effectively and grow their businesses.

Held annually by the South Region Minority Supplier Development Council (SRMSDC), Business Connections is the largest minority procurement conference in the state of Alabama. The theme of this year’s conference is “Growing Together” and it is designed to provide the state’s top corporations and Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) with an opportunity to “grow together” through entrepreneurship and supply chain excellence. The conference features several elements that cater to high caliber minority business owners and corporate executives including:

Tradeshow - a business to business tradeshow with more than 50 corporate, government and MBE exhibitors.

MatchMaker - a session offering up to eight brief one-on-one meetings with corporate buyers seeking to do business with minority entrepreneurs.

Industry Forums - four sessions providing a focused look at current trends impacting specific industries as well as models of successful minority business engagement. Featured industries include automotive, defense, construction and healthcare.

Crystal Awards - an annual awards program recognizing minority business executives and corporations for business excellence and supplier diversity performance. Awards include MBE Suppliers of the Year, Corporation of the Year, CEO of the Year, Buyer of the Year, Minority Business Advocate of the Year, and more.

Corporate Best Practices Workshop - experts from America’s leading corporations will discuss best practices and proven strategies for building strong business relationships with diverse suppliers.

“Attending Business Connections is a great way to meet potential customers while renewing relationships with existing customers,” said Dan Anderson of Diversified Supply. “We always meet interesting vendors who may be able to partner or help our business.”

The event boasts an impressive lineup of nationally recognized global and supplier diversity thought leaders including:

Dr. Johnnetta Cole, Founder, Global Diversity and Inclusion Institute

Dr. Cole’s institute leads the way in exploring the growing complexity of diversity and inclusion. Cole speaks on both a national and international level on issues pertaining to justice, diversity, the health and safety of women, children, and underserved populations around the globe.

Luis J. Diaz, Gibbons

Diaz, of Gibbons, a New Jersey-based law firm, provides legal and business counsel to business units in the U.S., Spain, Central America, South America and India. His provocative and timely article, “The Union of David and Goliath: Strategic Joint Ventures and Alliances for Competitive Advantage” addresses how joint ventures and strategic alliances provide a competitive advantage to both minority and majority partners in sourcing work.

Ralph G. Moore, RGMA

Nationally recognized supplier diversity thought leader, Ralph G. Moore has more than 35 years of experience in business and public policy issues. He is recognized as an expert in the area of minority and women business development. Moore’s Chicago-based management consulting firm, RGMA, is one of the nation’s premier change management firms specializing in integrating supplier diversity into corporate strategy and the formation of diverse strategic alliances.

In addition, Business Connections will feature a host of speakers representing a diverse range of local, state and national corporations and governmental entities including the City of Birmingham, Alabama Power, Regions Bank, HealthSouth, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Walgreen’s, Wells Fargo, Honda and more.

“Business Connections is the only event of its kind in the state that brings together high-caliber minority business owners and corporate leaders for the purpose of building strategic relationships,” said Carol Clarke, Supplier Diversity Director for Regions Bank and co-chair of the conference. “The South Region Minority Supplier Development Council is focused on supplier development, and this is our signature event for bringing buyers, sellers, and potential partners together. This movement definitely represents significant economic development potential for the state of Alabama and beyond.”

The conclusion of the event will be marked by a reception with elected officials and candidates for elected office.  Sponsors of the event include Alabama Power, AT&T, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, BBVA Compass, Regions Bank, Verizon, Mitchell Industrial Contractors, 02 ideas, the Small Business Administration, Toyota, Trinity Design Group, ARD Logistics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Action Resources, Motions Industries, Mobile Water Works Board and First United Bank.

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Wednesday, August 18

Tradeshow Set Up

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Crystal Awards

Reception: 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Dinner: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Thursday, August 19

Onsite Registration/Networking

7:00 am – 2:00 pm

Opening Plenary Session: “Growing Together Through Strategic Alliances”

8:00 am – 9:30 am

Workshops

9:45 am – 11:15 am

Track 1: Best Practices in Corporate Supplier Diversity

Track 2: MBE Industry Forums:

Automotive

Defense

Construction

Healthcare

MBE Showcase Luncheon

11:30 am – 12:45 pm

Tradeshow

1:00 pm – 5:30 pm

MatchMaker (One-on-One Meetings with Corporate Buyers)

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Closing Reception

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Information regarding registration and pricing can be found at www.srmsdc.org.

ABOUT SRMSDC

Established in 1983, the South Region Minority Supplier Development Council (SRMSDC) is an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).  The SRMSDC’s mission is to facilitate relationships between corporations, educational, governmental and health care entities and certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs).

Glue, Glitter, Glove! The HOTTEST Michael Jackson Tribute Ever!

Thed Weller teams up with Constantine the Emcee and the film making team The American Wizards for the 2010 Sidewalk Scrambled Jam music video making film festival. This music heard in this song was produced by Sam Addams and the music video features The Neo Jazz Collective. This video won best song and best video in the competition.  Check out this tribute to the King of Pop!

I’m Just Saying

People love to preface a sentence with “I’m just saying”. It seems that people even have the nerve to say this at the most inopportune time! I’m just saying conotates “I told you so”, “You should have listened to me”, “Why did you do that anyway” or maybe even “That was stupid”. It is a slogan that really gets the listener on the receiving end on edge and angry. When I think of this slogan I think about Job’s ignorant friends and stupid wife! Job’s friends had the audacity to sit around for seven full days looking crazy at each other and at Job and then finally accusing him of doing something wrong. I can hear them saying “I’m just saying you must have done something to cause this wrath to come on you at this magnitude, but I’m just saying.” Job got so frustrated with all of their foolish talk and told them, “Don’t talk like a fool! If we accept blessings from God, we must accept trouble as well.” Despite all that happened, Job never once said anything against God, because he knew in his heart of hearts that God had his back. Job was unable to see the forest for the trees because he was having a valley experience and he recognized this. When you are in the valley you don’t know what’s going on or in the works outside of that valley. However, he was not content on pitching a tent and staying in that valley. Job placed his trust in God and only God because that was all he knew to do at that particular juncture in his life, and on that he stood; in trust, faith, hope, and believing in what he could not see with his own eyes or come to a conclusion with his own mind was not his final destiny in life.

We must be mindful of the people we bring into our circle, our space, and lives because they love to share and actually invite themselves to be apart of your life when things are well, but when things start making a turn for the worst there they stand with these words, “I’m just saying”. Sometimes we need to take that “I’m just saying” that is coming out of the mouths of other people into your life and rebuke it! Remove yourself from their presence, and tell them to get to stepping. This is what Job told his shallow wife and friends to do.

I’m just saying gets tired and old real fast when you are experiencing these valleys in our life. We must take note of the situation, pray, wait on God to move, and be patient that He has already worked out the kinks in this thing called life. You see a test is between you and God, while a trial is for everyone to see how you will react and respond in these valley experiences. When you are in the valley, don’t be still and set up a tent to stay there! These valley experiences test us, try us, give us more faith, and teach us to believe in God and not man. So, I’m just saying when you are in that valley take heed and note because you are being tested as you go through the trials in this life. You can remain there with those ignorant, unfaithful, unbelieving folks if you want—and you will be there for a long while. The other option is to never give up hope or faith and believe God always has your best interested at heart because He has called you His Beloved, and even engraved your name in the palm of his hand to remind Him of how much He loves you. So, remove yourself from those in your life who speak doom and gloom, just like Job’s close friends and family just like those who are doing the same in your life. God can provide you with new friends, new experiences, and a new life as you come out of the valley to the other side to see all He has always had in store for you, even before the beginning of time. He was just waiting on you to stop with the “I’m just saying” and allow God to say “I am saying”.

By Tina Kay Hughes Author of “TKay’s Inspirationals: Walking In Your Season” www.tinakay.net

Ensley Rising Part 2 - Functions in the Junction This Weekend

The joint will be jumpin’ in Ensley this weekend, thanks to a lot of dedicated folks who work tirelessly, year after year, to make something happen in Ensley, of all places.

I say “of all places” because it seems to me that the broader community tends to ignore this side of town. Oh yes, many fondly remember the Ensley of yesteryear, when it was a fairly prosperous and independent slice of Birmingham, virtually a town within a city. The Ensley community had a number of distinct residential neighborhoods, all connected to the central downtown that boasted its own high rise, the 10-story Ramsay-McCormack Building.

When steel was king, the Ensley Works employed up to 28,000 workers. They kept dozens of Ensley eateries, clothing stores, and a wide range of other businesses humming along for decades, and the neighborhoods filled with laborers and managers. It was a vibrant community with a large ethnic mix of African Americans, Italians (including the Bruno family), Jews and Greeks.

So I know it’s hard for folks from the heyday to see Ensley as it is now, in decline — many business buildings closed and in disrepair, and rows of substandard or vacant housing –and grappling with the perception and reality of crime.

But it’s also why I take my hat off to the men and women who against those odds have worked hard to bring about the signs of rebirth and renewal going on in Ensley’s residential and commercial areas. And this new life are being celebrated this weekend with two important festivals.

The Function at Tuxedo Junction Festival is celebrating its Silver Anniversary on Saturday, July 23, at Erskine Hawkins Park. For 25 years, a small group of dedicated women and men stayed on the grind despite their circumstances and lack of broader financial support.

The original festival organizers were determined to restore pride to a neighborhood. “Back then, Tuxedo was a low-income area that was mostly housing projects,” says Magnolia Cook, chairwoman of the Function at the Junction organizing committee. “So our community resource officer at the time, Mr. James Cotton, said ‘Let’s do something to celebrate what happened here, to honor the great musicians who came from Ensley.’

“‘Tuxedo Junction’ was known around the world because of Erskine Hawkins’ song. We are so grateful to him for putting Birmingham on the map the world over. So we decided to have the festival around the time of his birthday (July 26),” Cook says. “Up until the time he died, Erskine Hawkins came home every year to perform in the parade and the festival.”

For 25 years, the little group has pumped out this concert series that now attracts as many as 10,000 people annually. Headliner acts have included the BarKays, the Zapp Band, and of course, the Temptations, whose lead singer, Eddie Kendricks, was born in Ensley. This year’s headlining group is Lakeside.

As always, The Function at Tuxedo Junction starts with the parade at 10 a.m. and goes throughout the day with music, food and fun until 10 p.m. The Annual Parade leaves at 10 a.m. from Bethel A.M.E Church on Avenue D between 14th and 15th Streets Ensley and ends at Erskine Hawkins Park.

The musical lineup includes:

The Christian Heart Gospel Singers
Praise Dancers
The Golden Hummingbirds of Birmingham (gospel)
The Pillars (gospel)
The Reminder Band
Season to Please
Birmingham Heritage Band (jazz)
Force Five Band
Velvet Touch Band
Roots Posse (reggae)
Kalu (blues/jazz)
Lakeside

The Silver Anniversary festivities will take place virtually across the street from the new Tuxedo Terrace, a HOPE VI development of the Birmingham Housing Authority that is a vast improvement to the neighborhood.

Other improvements planned for the area include:

• More new housing in Sandy Vista by the Bethel Ensley Action Task Force (BEAT);
• A multi-million dollar push to restore and adapt the Ramsay-McCormack building into senior housing, a project guided by Main Street Birmingham;
• Heritage development and historic preservation activities at the old Nixon Building, another Main Street project, and other historic sites;
• A park, walking trails and potential future housing developments at a new park planned near Village Creek, spearheaded by tireless members of the Village Creek Society in Ensley, and guided by the City’s Urban Planning division;

The Function at Tuxedo Junction has this year spawned another event to build on the success of Ensley merchants in the downtown business district.

Jubilee on Avenue E is a Main Street Birmingham celebration in the heart of the business district on Friday, July 23, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.. It starts with an unveiling of an historic marker in Downtown Ensley, and continues with jazz music featuring Jose Car, and continues with more music, arts and fashion organized by WE ARE Rtists. You can download the event flyer here.

This event highlights the downtown renewal led mainly by its strongest catalyst, lawyer Antonio Spurling, who has bought and renovated several buildings in downtown Ensley. Its newest Ensley merchant, David Bowers of TriBeCa, the fashion store is also adding to the mainstay businesses such as Cotton’s clothing store and Gilmer’s Drugs. Learn more about the happenings in the business district on the merchant’s website and about Ensley on its Facebook page.

There is so much more to tell, about meetings with Ensley community leaders who are passionate about doing more to revitalize the area. But that’s for another newsletter, as I have run kind of long here.

But if you can make it out to Ensley for the weekend festivities, I’m sure you will have a good time. I look forward to seeing you out there.

Have a great day!

Vickii

Works of Merci, Competing in the Pepsi Refresh Project

Works of Merci, is not for profit organization located in Hoover that services the Birmingham Metropolitan Area. We provide burial/cremation assistance, host a clothes closet, provide fresh non-processed food for the homeless as well as provide a meal delivery service. Our meals are medically appropriate incorporating any dietary restrictions necessary and are individualized. We are currently competing and doing very well for a Pepsi Refresh Grant and need your help. Please vote for Works of Merci daily doing the month of July. Only the top ten vote getters in each monetary category are funded. We began on July 1st at number 251 and are currently at number 55. You may vote from this link http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.refresheverything.com%2Fworksofmerci&h=92719GfRP9Uy2HGHBDQk2Nkx-yQ or you may go to www.pepsirefresh.com and search for works of Merci. That is Merci with an I in the 50k category. We have produced three idols, National Football Champs so lets also make it a Pepsi Refresh Winner. Please vote and promote all month. This would mean a lot to our organization and many people in the community. If you would like to know more about our services, volunteer or make a donation ; Please visit www.worksofmerci.org.

Source: Published on al.com

Lisa Singleton-Works of Merci-Pepsi Refresh also said: Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me this morning. I really would appreciate anything you could do the help us promote our organization and this project. Should you need to contact me, I may be reached at 205-824-3272. Thanks again.

Local restaurant and community garden a hit with celebrity chef Jeff Henderson

Food Network Celebrity Chef and Motivational Speaker Jeff Henderson made the best of his visit to Birmingham with a trip to the Civil Rights Institute, the West End Community Garden and Ga Briella’s Restaurant in the Fourth Avenue Business District.

After visiting the Jefferson County Youth Detention Center, where Chef Jeff dropped some much needed knowledge and a stern conversation to around 20 young men, the popular chef made his way to Hot 107.7 for an hour radio show.  After the interview Chef Jeff returned to the West End Community Garden where he saw his first peanut plant. After the garden visit the popular chef dropped in to check out the Civil Rights Institute and ended up at Ga Briella’s Restaurant to grab some home cooking for lunch.  After lunch Chef Jeff told one of the family members “I wish I knew about this place two days ago!  I can eat here everyday!”

Job Opportunities with CSX

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE A DEGREE! PASS-ON TO SOMEONE WHO CAN USE THIS!

Great jobs for young men who aren’t in college, and strong young women also! This is Obama money for “infrastructure” the jobs are located all over, paid training in Atlanta . This is an awesome opportunity, please pass this on. These jobs pay good wages.

Training: You will attend two or three weeks of training at the Railroad Education & Development Institute in Atlanta , GA. CSX will pay for travel, lodging and meals as required by collective bargaining agreement.

Track Worker-030702

Job Summary: Work as a member of a crew to install new railroad track, maintain existing track and right of-way. Replace or repair track switches with specific components. Slide and align tie plates. Drill holes through rails for insertion of bolts and tighten or loosen bolts at joints that hold ends or rails together. Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge Cut rails to specific lengths etc.

Pay Rate

Entry Rate $19.36/hour

Full Rate $21.52/hour

Promotional/ Advancement Opportunities: Under Maintenance of Way Collective Bargaining Agreement, Track Workers may be considered for advancement or promotion to other positions within the Engineering Department if qualified.

Machine Operator $23.25 - $24.81/hour
Welder Helper $21.93/hour
Bridge Tender $21.93/hour
Bridge Mechanic $22.65/hour
Foreman $22.71 - $25.53/hour
Track Inspector $23.98 - $25.14/hour

Qualifications: High School diploma/GED; 18 years of age or older; Valid Driver’s License

At CSX, two of the company’s core values are People Make The Difference and Safety Is A Way of Life. We are committed to offering our team members the most competitive compensation and benefits package available, unlimited opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible. CSX is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer that supports diversity in the workplace.

Apply online to this and other positions: http://www.csx.com/?fuseaction=careers.main

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