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Focusing on Diversity, Volkswagen Launches the Potências 2026 Trainee Program Exclusively for Black Individuals, with 15 Positions, Competitive Salary, and Opportunities in Four Brazilian States.
Volkswagen announced the opening of applications for the Potências 2026 Trainee Program, which offers 15 exclusive positions for Black individuals. The selection process seeks young talents interested in building a career in the automotive industry, with competitive salaries and broad corporate benefits. Applications are open until October 29, and the program is scheduled to start in February 2026.
The initiative is part of the automaker’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in the corporate environment. According to the company, the program has been structured to accelerate the development of Black professionals in strategic positions, combining technical training, practical experience, and mentoring with executives from the company.
Requirements and Locations of Operation
To participate in the selection process of Volkswagen, it is necessary to identify as Black (African or mixed-race, according to IBGE classification), have completed or be completing graduation between December 2021 and December 2025, possess English proficiency at an intermediate level (B1), and availability to work in company units in the cities of São Bernardo do Campo (SP), São Carlos (SP), Taubaté (SP), and Curitiba (PR).
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The program is aimed at recent graduates from various fields, with an analytical, collaborative profile and interest in innovation.
The selection will be conducted by Cia de Talentos, and includes online stages, interviews, and group dynamics.
Areas and Available Opportunities
The selected trainees will be able to work in three strategic areas of Volkswagen:
- Product Strategy, which supports the planning of new vehicles and technologies aligned with the brand’s global guidelines;
- Components and Modules, responsible for analyzing technical solutions, feasibility, and regulations;
- Market Intelligence and Corporate Strategy, focused on monitoring trends, analyzing competition, and identifying new business opportunities.
The company emphasizes that the program is much more than a professional experience.
Participants will have access to a structured development plan, with technical training, workshops, individual mentoring, and direct involvement in mobility and innovation projects that shape the future of the automotive sector.
Benefits and Offered Conditions
In addition to a competitive salary, the Potências Volkswagen 2026 Trainee Program offers a robust benefits package, including:
- PPR (Participation in Results Program);
- meal voucher and medical plan;
- private pension and pension plan;
- purchase of a new Volkswagen vehicle with a discount;
- chartered transportation (available for São Carlos);
- subsidized meals, free parking, and childcare assistance;
- extended maternity leave and service time bonus;
- access to wellness and language platforms such as Wellhub, TotalPass, Zenklub, and GoFluent.
According to the automaker, these benefits reinforce the company’s commitment to providing fair, inclusive, and sustainable conditions for its employees.
A Purposeful Development Journey
The Volkswagen program is designed to create practical and structured experiences, connecting trainees to different areas and challenges of the company.
The aim is for participants to become protagonists in high-impact projects, directly contributing to the future of mobility in the country.
During the training months, professionals will also receive support from leaders and mentors, focusing on skills such as adaptability, critical thinking, effective communication, and strategic vision—key skills for those seeking a solid career in global companies.
How to Apply
Interested individuals should apply on the official recruitment site of Volkswagen by October 29, 2025.
The selection process will be conducted in a hybrid manner, including online tests, interviews, and on-site stages at the company’s units.
The expectation is that selected individuals will start their activities in February 2026, already integrating into real projects and multidisciplinary teams.
The Potências Volkswagen 2026 Trainee Program reinforces the movement of large companies to promote racial diversity and increase access for Black talents to strategic positions.
For many early-career professionals, this can be an opportunity for development and advancement in one of the most competitive sectors in the country.
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