Rivian Coaching Veterans in Georgia

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Rivian appears to be on a roll. As a part of a brand new workforce improvement push (anticipating the necessity for extra staff, little doubt), the all-electric automaker is scoring massive factors in a bipartisan manner. It’s now coaching veterans in technical trades in Fort Benning, Georgia.

“Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) and the Veterans Coaching Empowerment Middle (VTEC), a Profession Expertise Program (CSP) formally designated by the USA Military, immediately introduced the launch of the Rivian Technical Trades Program at Fort Benning, Georgia,” the corporate wrote yesterday. “This system is designed to assist veterans transitioning out of service put together for careers in electrical car service and upkeep. The primary cohort will full the 15-week program in 2026, and graduates can be supplied employment alternatives by Rivian upon profitable completion of this system.”

That is what we’d like, and particularly Rivian if it desires to have a very good pipeline of employees to assist it construct and repair mass-market electrical automobiles.

Rivian is presently constructing a brand new manufacturing unit in Stanton Springs North close to Social Circle, Georgia. Along with creating 2,000 development jobs for that, the corporate anticipates it should create 7,500 jobs there by 2030. The corporate additionally has two service facilities in Georgia.

As I wrote yesterday, with the remainder of the EV trade stepping again (legacy automakers) or capturing itself within the foot (Tesla), a freeway of progress could also be opening up for Rivian. Slightly than let the US fall far behind the remainder of the world, Rivian is intent on serving to us maintain the tempo. “With a set of high-performance, all-electric automobiles designed, engineered, and assembled in the USA, Rivian seeks to bolster American dominance in automotive and superior applied sciences, serving to to take care of the nation’s world management and financial competitiveness.” Effectively … “dominance” and “management” could also be a little bit of a advertising stretch now, however let’s see what Rivian can do.

“EV service technicians require specialised expertise for working with automobiles powered by superior software program and high-voltage batteries requiring particular dealing with. Whereas EVs require much less common upkeep than their gas-powered counterparts, service technicians should perceive EV car structure, essential techniques, and how one can work safely with electrical energy.” Certainly. I couldn’t have mentioned it higher myself.

“Partnering with Rivian represents a turning level for America’s heroes,” mentioned David W. Gallemore, CEO of VTEC and a service-disabled veteran. “This program is greater than coaching — it’s about opening doorways to significant careers, strengthening households, and constructing resilient communities. Our imaginative and prescient is to broaden these alternatives nationwide, guaranteeing that 1000’s of transitioning troopers, veterans, and their family members have the instruments, help, and pathways they should thrive in civilian life and form the way forward for our nation.”

Other than the brand new manufacturing unit, two service facilities, and Rivian Technical Trades Program, Rivian has additionally put its East Coast HQ in Midtown Atlanta. It plans to make use of 500 individuals there in time. Kudos to Georgia, however don’t neglect about Florida! We want extra Rivian facilities down right here, for gross sales, service, and probably extra.