About AVTC
Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions (AVTCs) are North America’s premier collegiate automotive engineering competitions.
What are AVTCs?
Established in 1988 by the U.S. Department of Energy and Argonne National Laboratory in partnership with North America’s automotive industry, Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions (AVTCs) are a series of multi-year automotive engineering competitions and DOE’s flagship workforce development program for future automotive engineers and industry leaders.
Mission, Vision & Goals
AVTC’s Mission
To empower the next generation of engineers and business leaders to develop solutions to address our nation’s toughest transportation challenges.
AVTC’s Vision
To engage university students in advanced technology research and support national efforts to encourage students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and enable the U.S. to develop the skilled workforce needed to be competitive in the global marketplace.
AVTC GOALS
Build a skilled workforce that maintains the competitiveness of the North America auto industry in an increasingly competitive global automotive market.
Provide students with an unparalleled and immersive educational experience that transforms the traditional classroom into a hub of automotive innovation.
Create multidisciplinary teams that reflect real-world industry collaboration across engineering, business, and communications.
Prepare students for careers through real-world training using industry tools, standards, and processes, while challenging them to meet technical milestones and solve complex problems.
Inspire future STEM talent through national K–12 outreach and education programs.
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AVTC's Impact
AVTC's History
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