BlueTech Workforce Accelerator
a partnership with Bay Area colleges
Melanie Dixon, President, College of Alameda
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The BlueTech Workforce Accelerator creates positions for young people of college age at companies and organizations in the Bay Area’s Blue Economy.
Our BlueTech Workforce Accelerator expands College of Alameda’s successful MESA internship program, placing students at companies that are a fit for their skills and career aspirations.
We target increased growth of College of Alameda’s program from fifty to a total seventy-five placements in 2026, a significant expansion of career paths and opportunities for participating students.
“The Blue Tech Workforce Accelerator enhances and develops curriculum. It provides paid internships and apprenticeships to students, in partnership with regional Blue Economy companies.”
Melanie Dixon, President
College of Alameda
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