Massive workforce development, still no data on water usage
approved Tesla’s $750,000 community investment plan, to go toward community partners like the Austin Area Urban League, Colorado River Alliance, and Del Valle ISD, as thefrom Tesla staff touted the many investments the company has already made in the local economy and workforce, much to the approval of commissioners.
They also partner with ACC to offer training programs to high school grads and people with GEDs, during which they are paid as Tesla employees and receive full benefits, and can choose to work for Tesla at the end. Staff report that many do: “We've had a very good turnover rate from students to full-time employees.” Since the program’s start last year, new hires from area high schools have climbed from 50 to 200, from Del Valle, Bastrop, Elgin, Manor, and Austin.
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