Scholar - Learning & Development Job at Volkswagen, Chattanooga, TN

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  • Volkswagen
  • Chattanooga, TN

Job Description

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

Brief Role Description

**Please note, we are not able to consider OPT/CPT candidates**

Volkswagen Group of America’s Scholars Program offers students the opportunity to gain practical, real-world experience in the automotive industry through a year-round, paid placement. Designed for students actively enrolled in a business-related degree program who are eager to apply classroom learning in a professional environment, this program provides hands-on exposure to projects that drive innovation across our business.

Scholars are empowered to make an impact from day one — collaborating with experienced professionals, contributing to meaningful work, and developing both technical and professional skills that prepare them for future career success.

At Volkswagen Group of America, our Scholars don’t just observe the future of mobility — they help shape it.


Program Information:

  • Year Long Program Start Date (non-negotiable): August 10, 2026
  • Part-time during school year, full- time during school breaks
  • Program Duration: August 10, 2026– August 7, 2027
  • Please attach a copy of your current resume. Cover letter is optional.
  • Please attach a copy of your current transcript. A PDF is required.

Role Summary

The Learning & Development Scholar will support all aspects of the Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) Learning & Development team, gaining hands-on experience in designing, coordinating, and delivering professional learning experiences. The role provides broad exposure to initiatives spanning new hire orientation, professional and leadership development, digital learning, and talent management.

Possible Tasks within this Role



Role Responsibilities

  • Support coordination and facilitation of New Hire Orientation sessions, both in-person and hybrid.
  • Manage the L&D team inbox by triaging and resolving level 1 inquiries efficiently.
  • Audit learning platform usage and assist with data tracking and reporting to measure engagement and impact.
  • Support development of professional and leadership training materials, including eLearning and instructor-led sessions.
  • Represent VWGoA at university events and support the growth of early career development pipelines.
  • Assist with project coordination and logistics for enterprise-wide learning initiatives.


Qualification requirements



Qualifications

  • Rising sophomore, junior or senior
  • Strong GPA
  • Strong preference for Business, Human Resources, or Industrial-Organizational Psychology or related degree

Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365
  • Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.
  • Experience with LMS platforms (e.g., SuccessFactors) preferred.
  • Familiarity with MS Teams, Copilot, and digital learning tools.

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.


This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.


This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Job ID: 20221

Company: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Location: Chattanooga, TN, US, 37416

Department: Human Resources, Organisation and Diversity

Career Level: Interns

Working Model: Part-time

Contract Type: Fixed-term

Remote Working: Mobile Work not possible

Posting Date: Jan 5, 2026

Join the New Volkswagen team.

If you aspire to be part of the mobility of the future, Volkswagen is for you. We are the ideal match for people with a passion for innovation, oriented to achieve sustainable results, and who can work in a team generating positive and collaborative work environments. Here is your next challenge.

Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWoA) is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA’s operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state of-the art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Learn more about us

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About Us | LinkedIn VW Chattanooga Operations

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Support

For more information contact:

Chattanooga Operations Production: vwjobs@vw.com

All Others: vwgroupcareers@vw.com

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Part time, Fixed term contract, Remote work, Worldwide,

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