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Form of workThe BMW Scholars Program allows students to attend class full-time at local two-year colleges while working part-time hours at BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC. The participating colleges are Spartanburg Community College, Greenville Technical College, Tri-County Technical College, and Piedmont Technical College.
The Program is designed for students to further their education while gaining valuable experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment and become potential candidates for full-time positions at BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC. Students will spend their time working and training in ONE of four designated program tracks: Automotive, Information Technology, Physical Logistics, or Equipment Maintenance.
The program also allows students to work in the manufacturing departments of the Body-in-White, Physical Logistics, Paint, Stamping, Assembly, and Battery Plants. There is no obligation for continued employment by BMW MC or the student upon receipt of a degree by the student.
Starting wage is $22.00 per hour, tuition assistance is provided each semester while in the program. Medical and prescription coverage is available.
Qualifications - External
- Full time student status and commitment to attend school year round is required.
- Students must be enrolled in a degree related to one of the BMW Scholar program tracks such as Mechatronics, Automotive. Technology, Computer Technology/ IT, and Supply Chain Management / Logistics.
- Students must have at least 2 semesters of degree study remaining to apply.
- Required minimum 2.8 GPA from most recent school/college attended.
- Successful completion of the BMW pre-employment assessment is required.
- Successful completion of the pre-placement physical and substance abuse tests is required.
- Commitment to working up to 20 hours per week at BMW during the course of the program.
- Participation in internal BMW MC training is required.
Upon application submission, the following three documents must be attached:
- Official HS transcript or GED (if you will be entering college for the first time) or your official college transcript (if you are currently enrolled)
- Resume
- Proof of enrollment at one of our participating Technical Colleges (e.g. pdf or jpg file acceptance letter on official college letterhead)
Additional Requirements:
- Must have strong communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Computer skills, (e.g. Google Apps, MS Office, etc.).
BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Employment with BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC (BMW MC) is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without notice, at the option of BMW MC or the employee.
