Waymo Partners with TechForce to Fund Scholarships for Autonomous Vehicle Technicians
Waymo is funding 28 scholarships through the TechForce Foundation for students and technicians in autonomous and electric vehicle fields, with plans to expand to multiple U.S. cities.
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What Happened
Waymo announced a partnership with the TechForce Foundation, a nonprofit supporting transportation technicians, to fund 28 tuition scholarships for students and working technicians in community college and technical programs. The scholarships are initially available in nine U.S. cities, including Boston, Washington D.C., New York City, Seattle, Denver, Phoenix, Chicago, Houston, and Miami. Waymo plans to expand the partnership as the company grows.
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For students and working technicians in autonomous and electric vehicle fields.
- Boston
- Washington, D.C.
- New York City
- Seattle
- Denver
- Phoenix
Launched the LA Tech x Waymo Career-Readiness Institute, a 16-week pre-apprenticeship program for underserved youth in Los Angeles.
Announced partnership with TechForce Foundation to fund scholarships and create resources for technicians.
“This partnership with Waymo will help open new doors to opportunities for students & working technicians in the emerging electric and autonomous vehicle industries.”
“Waymo's infrastructure investments and expanding services create opportunities for Americans of all backgrounds by bringing a wide variety of new, non-college and trades-work roles to communities around the U.S.”
Why this matters
This partnership helps address the need for skilled technicians in the growing autonomous vehicle industry, creating career paths for students and workers without college degrees. It supports local economies in cities where Waymo operates and prepares a workforce for the future of transportation.
Terms in This Story
- autonomous vehicle
- A vehicle capable of sensing its environment and operating without human input.
- mechatronics
- An engineering field that combines mechanics, electronics, and computing to create automated systems.
- pre-apprenticeship
- A training program designed to prepare individuals for entry into a formal apprenticeship.
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