Partnering with TechForce to Support the Workforce behind Fully Autonomous Ride-hailing - CleanTechnica

Waymo has announced a new partnership with the TechForce Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing professional technicians in U.S. transportation sectors, to support workforce development in the autonomous vehicle industry. As part of this collaboration, Waymo will fund 28 tuition scholarships for students and working technicians enrolled in technical and community college programs across key cities including Boston, Washington, D.C., New York City, Seattle, Denver, Phoenix, Chicago, Houston, and Miami. The partnership aims to prepare individuals for careers in automotive technology, robotics, and mechatronics, addressing the growing demand for skilled workers as autonomous and electric vehicle technologies expand nationwide. This initiative builds on Waymo’s broader commitment to workforce development, which includes the 2023 launch of the LA Tech x Waymo Career-Readiness Institute, a pre-apprenticeship program that has helped over 200 underserved youth in Los Angeles gain skills and mentorship in automated vehicle technology. Waymo emphasizes that its expansion not only drives local economic growth but