Volkswagen Group of America and the Greater Washington Urban League announce second annual Future Leaders in Mobility Program
April 21, 2022 by Volkswagen Group of AmericaProgram to host rising high school juniors and seniors from historically underserved and vulnerable populations in the Washington, DC area for a week-long program at VWGoA's headquarters in Herndon, VA •Students will have the opportunity to learn about the career opportunities within the automotive industry. •Following the week-long program, students will have the opportunity to connect with company leadership for career guidance and advice through a formal mentorship opportunity. •The application period is open now and will close on May 13, 2022 Herndon, VA – Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) and the Greater Washington Urban League (GWUL) announced today the second annual 'Future Leaders in Mobility Program,' set to run from August 1, 2022 through August 5, 2022. This week-long program is for rising high school juniors and seniors from historically underserved and vulnerable populations in the Washington, DC metro area and will focus on informing students about the broad range of career opportunities in the automotive industry. 'Here at Volkswagen, we strive to give back to the communities where we live and work,' said Anna Schneider, Senior Vice President, Industry and Government Relations for VWGoA. 'This program is a testament to that purpose and I am delighted to welcome another group of ambitious students to our headquarters for a week of industry insights and leadership development. I am so grateful for the tremendous support of my VW Group colleagues who give their time and talent to make this program a success.' VWGoA will host the week of scheduled activities and sessions with company leadership at its headquarters in Herndon, Virginia. This learning experience will include presentations, activities, and site visits that cover topics across VWGoA's numerous brands and departments to provide students a close look at the various exciting automotive careers paths available. These include engineering, marketing, communications, finance and dealership operations. The GWUL will select up to 30 students from the pool of applicants. VWGoA and the GWUL have increased the number from last year's program in which 17 students participated. Following the week-long program, students will have the opportunity to participate in a formal, year-long mentorship program to connect with VWGoA leadership on further career advice and guidance as they chart their academic studies. The mentorship offering will be tailored to match the student's career interests. 'We are thrilled to partner with VWGoA for the second year of this exceptional learning opportunity,' said George Lambert, President and CEO of the Greater Washington Urban League. 'Our children equal our destiny so let's salute our leaders of tomorrow.'
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The GWUL is a non-profit community service organization that has served residents in Washington, D.C., Montgomery County and Prince George's County, M.D. for the past 84 years. VWGoA has partnered with GWUL on a number of efforts to work toward the League's mission of increasing the economic and political empowerment of historically vulnerable and diverse populations. The Future Leaders in Mobility application period opens today and will close on May 13, 2022. Interested students can find more information and the application here.
