Tesla START
Prepare for a Career at Tesla
Prepare for a Career at Tesla
Small class sizes allow for personalized attention
Small Classes
Classes available full-time on weekdays
Daily Schedules
Learn advanced skills and earn certifications
Intensive Curriculums
Accelerate Your Career
Tesla START is an intensive training program that provides individuals across the U.S. with the skills necessary for a successful career at Tesla and beyond. During the program, individuals develop technical expertise and earn certifications through in-class theory, hands-on labs and self-paced learning.
We partner with colleges across the country to integrate Tesla START into automotive, collision and manufacturing curriculums as a multi-week capstone—providing individuals with a smooth transition from college to full-time employment at Tesla or elsewhere.
Join the Program
We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a passion for electric vehicles to join our automotive and manufacturing teams. If you are a member of an underrepresented group or community and looking for an entry point into the automotive industry, join our Pathway to START program.
Automotive
Gain the skills required to join Tesla as a Service Technician at one of our Service Center locations.
Find Your Preferred Location
Rio Hondo College
Los Angeles, California
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, North Carolina
Shoreline Community College
Seattle, Washington
Evergreen Valley College
San Jose, California
Marietta Training Center
Marietta, Georgia
Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida
Texas State Technical College
Waco, Texas
Texas State Technical College
Ft. Bend, Texas
Lincoln Tech
Denver, Colorado
Lincoln Tech
Columbia, Maryland
Collision
Receive intensive EV and collision service training to join one of Tesla’s Collision Center teams.
Roles opening soon
Manufacturing
Learn about new manufacturing processes and equipment to help improve production.
Find Your Preferred Location
Austin Community College
Austin, Texas
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, California
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