VU collaborates with Walmart to offer hands-on technician training for employees

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 4:56 AM

By Staff report

Vincennes University with support from Walmart, is providing hands-on technician training for Walmart associates. This collaboration expands Walmart’s Associate to Technician (A2T) program to Vincennes, following a successful pilot in Dallas-Fort Worth.

The A2T program offers Walmart associates a unique opportunity to develop in-demand technical skills through a training model that combines 70 percent hands-on experience with 30 percent classroom learning. The training covers electrical & mechanical fundamentals, pneumatics, refrigeration, and troubleshooting. Associates do not need a degree to participate, only dedication, managerial approval, and a desire to grow.

VU Vice President for Workforce Development and Community Services David Tucker said, “This collaboration perfectly reflects Vincennes University’s commitment to workforce-driven education that meets the needs of today’s employers. We are proud to help Walmart associates build skills that lead to meaningful, well-paying careers.”

All 108 graduates of the Dallas-Fort Worth pilot secured technician positions, with an average earning potential of $32 per hour. The program is now expanding to Vincennes, Indiana, and Jacksonville, Florida, with a goal of training 4,000 associates nationwide by 2030.

“This is more than training, it’s a life-changing pathway to success,” Tucker said. “We are honored to support associates on their journey to grow and thrive.”

VU is excited to offer this opportunity and to continue building programs that prepare individuals for successful careers and support workforce needs.

For more information about VU’s Business & Industry workforce training opportunities, visit vinu.edu/workforce-development.