NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
The Future Leaders in Mobility Program is a week-long experiential program hosted by Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) in partnership with the Greater Washington Urban League.
Twenty-five rising juniors and seniors in high school will participate in interactive presentations and activities involving brands and departments, along with key topics that influence transportation today. In this immersive program, participating students will engage in and observe the various exciting automotive career paths such as manufacturing, engineering, marketing, public relations, finance, and dealership operations.
The program will run from, August 5-9, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at the VWGoA U.S. headquarters located at 1950 Opportunity Way, Reston, VA 20190.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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Be a rising high school junior or senior (graduating class of 2025 or 2026)
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Be from a historically underserved and vulnerable population
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Attend a high school in the District of Columbia; Montgomery County, MD; Prince George’s County, MD; or Northern Virginia
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Biographical Information. All sections must be completed.
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Essay. The essay must be submitted within the fillable box on the application form and should be limited to 500 words.
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One Letter of Recommendation. See the application for a comprehensive list of acceptable sources of letters of recommendation.
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Demonstrate an interest in the automotive industry
KEY DATES
June 10, 2024
Application
Submission
Deadline
June 22, 2024
Notification to students of selection
August 2, 2024
Pre-program
Orientation
August 5 – 9, 2024
Future Leaders in
Mobility Program
Submit all application materials electronically no later than
June 10, 2024
