The New Mobility Bursary, created by NFI Group subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) in partnership with supplier AROW Global Corp, is now open for applications.
The $10,000 New Mobility Bursary, awarded through NFI’s Vehicle Innovation Center (VIC), is open to candidates in the U.S. and Canada between 17-24 years of age and currently enrolled in science, technology, engineering and math related programs.
The bursary is directly focused on supporting underserved, underrepresented or disadvantaged individuals intending to pursue careers in the new mobility era; ultimately helping the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion in public transit.
One bursary of $10,000 in local currency will be awarded. Applications are open Jan. 10- Jan. 30 and can be submitted through New Flyer’s website.
“Providing tangible support and helping remove barriers for young people to pursue technical education and training is vital to building inclusion and developing healthy candidate pipelines for our industry,” said Janice Harper, executive vice president of people and culture, NFI. “Workforce development is a pivotal enabler of our shift to zero-emission. This is why we are investing in the advancement of young people, and hope every person has the chance to enter our industry and participate meaningfully in the new mobility era.”
The bursary was first announced in November 2021 during APTA EXPO, an event aligning with the United Nations COP26 climate change conference whose presidency program included key themes of progressing gender equality and demonstrating that science and innovation can deliver climate solutions.
A selection committee comprised of industry leaders across North America, including the American Public Transportation Association, Latinos in Transit, Conference of Minority Transportation Officials, Transport Workers Union, Transportation Diversity Council, AROW Global and New Flyer will determine the winner, who will be announced in spring of 2022.
