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Del Mar College and Tesla Partnership to Boost Skills, Careers and Sustainability
- Del Mar College and Tesla launched a 16-week Chemical Operations Internship this fall at Tesla's Gulf Coast facilities.
- Program participants may receive scholarships or full-time roles at Tesla after completion.
- The collaboration aims to boost local skills and sustain the energy economy in Nueces County.
- DMC officials say the collaboration will help the region reach greater heights and support students and families.
- The partnership runs through 2026 with opportunities to recruit the next cohort in spring.
- Eleven interns from DMC programs were admitted to the program’s first cohort.
- The internship includes training in quality control and equipment operation for local lithium and cathode production.
- DMC Dean of Industry and Public Service Davis Merrell commented on the program's impact.
- Tesla and Del Mar College expect ongoing opportunities and new cohorts in the future.
- Del Mar College emphasizes affordable, accessible education aligned with current career opportunities.
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