Workforce Access
The program created a bridge between underserved communities and hands-on zero-emission vehicle career pathways.
Project Impact and Innovation
ZEV SEED Job Training
Building workforce pathways into zero-emission vehicle careers
Project Summary
ZEV SEED Job Training supported workforce pathways into clean transportation by combining practical technical exposure with community-serving partnerships.
Services
Aura supported the project through environmental justice program design, funding strategy and grant development, and implementation and capacity building, connecting technical training with community-centered clean transportation goals.
Funding AgencyCalifornia Energy Commission, IDEAL ZEV Workforce Pilot
LocationSacramento, CA
Project Period2022 - 2024
Project Focus AreasCapacity Building, Equity-Centered Design, Workforce Development
Clean Transportation Skills
Training activities exposed participants to EV systems, charger installation, safety, and practical clean mobility technologies.
Community Learning
The project connected technical education with local organizations, libraries, and workforce partners serving Sacramento communities.
Project period
The project ran from May 2022 through March 2024.
Core partners
Community Resource Project, California Mobility Center, PEM Motion, Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition, and Sacramento Public Library.
Focus areas
Workforce Development, Capacity Building, Clean Transportation, and Equity-Centered Design.
Training focus
Hands-on learning tied to zero-emission vehicles and charging infrastructure.
ZEV SEED Job Training
A zero-emission vehicle workforce training program designed to build practical pathways into clean transportation careers.
- Funding Agency
- Project Budget
- $500,000
- Project Lead
- Project Partners
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Project Period
- 2022 - 2024
- Project Focus Areas
- Services
Project Summary
Hands-on workforce training for clean transportation careers
ZEV SEED Job Training supported workforce pathways into clean transportation by combining practical technical exposure with community-serving partnerships.
The project helped participants understand zero-emission vehicle systems, charging infrastructure, safety practices, and career opportunities connected to the clean mobility transition.
Scope of Work and Service
Training support, community engagement, and clean mobility career exposure
Aura supported the project through environmental justice program design, funding strategy and grant development, and implementation and capacity building, connecting technical training with community-centered clean transportation goals.
- Workforce training program support
- Community-facing engagement and participant support
- Clean transportation career pathway planning
- Curriculum development and immersive VR training
- Post-award grant management, reporting, and closeout
Project Impact and Innovation
Building workforce pathways into zero-emission vehicle careers
Workforce Access
The program created a bridge between underserved communities and hands-on zero-emission vehicle career pathways.
Clean Transportation Skills
Training activities exposed participants to EV systems, charger installation, safety, and practical clean mobility technologies.
Community Learning
The project connected technical education with local organizations, libraries, and workforce partners serving Sacramento communities.
Project period
The project ran from May 2022 through March 2024.
Core partners
Community Resource Project, California Mobility Center, PEM Motion, Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition, and Sacramento Public Library.
Focus areas
Workforce Development, Capacity Building, Clean Transportation, and Equity-Centered Design.
Training focus
Hands-on learning tied to zero-emission vehicles and charging infrastructure.
Gallery & Multimedia
ZEV SEED job training collage
Trainees working on an electric vehicle
Trainees installing an EV charger
Trainees connecting an EV charger
Hands-on EV training
