Electric School Bus Training and Workforce Development
The Joint Office provides free technical assistance that supports training and workforce development for school districts. The resources below can strengthen and inform your workforce as you deploy clean school bus transportation options in your community.
Electric School Bus Training Series
The Joint Office, in coordination with the International Transportation Learning Center and school bus manufacturers, hosted a four-part webinar series on Electric School Bus Familiarization Training. These webinars provide operators, technicians, and other school bus fleet members a fundamental understanding of ESB technology.
- Overview for Electric School Bus Operators: This webinar provides operators, technicians, and other school bus fleet members with a fundamental understanding of electric school bus technology.
- Bus Technology Overview: School bus technicians can obtain an overview of ESB technology including components, principles of operation, maintenance and diagnostics, and battery management.
- High Voltage Safety Considerations: Learn about high-voltage risks, safety, and protection.
- Charging Overview: School bus fleet personnel and technicians can learn about electric vehicle battery charging standards, charger maintenance requirements and charger safety considerations.
Additional Resources
Find additional resources that can help support training for your fleet below.
- EPA Clean School Bus Program: Find webinars and workforce development resources related to the Clean School Bus Program.
- Transit Training Network: View the Battery Electric Bus Familiarization series and accompanying materials.