College Foundation Receives Bus Donation From Victor Valley Transit Authority

Shown, left to right, are Victor Valley College Foundation President Kirsten Acosta and Victor Valley Transit Authority CEO Nancie Goff. (Photo courtesy of Victor Valley Transit Authority)

The Victor Valley College (VVC) Foundation recently accepted the donation of four retired buses from the Victor Valley (CA) Transit Authority (VVTA) for use in Victor Valley College programs.

The buses were presented by VVTA Procurement Specialist Andrea McDonald and accepted by Foundation President Kirsten Acosta, alongside VVTA CEO Nancie Goff, Director of Operations Rod Goldman, Chief Maintenance Officer Dustin Strandberg, and other representatives from both Victor Valley College and VVTA.

This contribution will aid in the foundation of a new transportation operations training area on the college’s lower main campus. This initiative aligns with VVC’s long-term vision of becoming the High Desert region’s premier transportation education hub.

The donated buses will be utilized at future hands-on training facilities near VVC’s campus solar fields and river walk, providing students with practical experience in transportation, logistics, and fleet operations. The project is a direct response to the growing demand for skilled professionals in the transportation sector, ensuring that students are well-equipped for future careers in the industry.

By integrating these buses into training programs, VVC aims to offer a robust curriculum that includes hands-on learning with real vehicles, industry-relevant coursework, and potential partnerships with transit agencies and employers.

For more information about VVC’s CTE and Non-Credit programs or to discuss partnership opportunities, visit https://www.vvc.edu/career-technical-education.