# Autonomous Systems Workforce Program

Program · [Programs and community](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/community)

Also called: ASWP

A [Tulsa Tech Hub](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa-tech-hub) initiative connecting [workforce](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/terms/talent) data, [internships](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/internship) and education with the needs of autonomous systems employers. Partners contribute labor-market analysis, career training, college pathways and AI coursework.

**For example:** A [founder](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder) preparing to hire for an autonomous systems business researches the program's education and [workforce](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/terms/talent) partners.

## Funding

- EDA awarded $10,360,292 to Tulsa Community Foundation for the Autonomous Systems Workforce Program in September 2024, recorded on USAspending. [Source: api.usaspending.gov](https://api.usaspending.gov/api/v2/awards/ASST_NON_ED24HDQ0G0441_013/)

Figures are as published by the linked source.

## Applying



Application status unknown

[Official application page](https://www.tulsainnovationlabs.com/partner-directory)

Checked 2026-11-15.
Official site: <https://www.tulsainnovationlabs.com/partner-directory>

## Connects to (12)

- [Startup ecosystem](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/startup-ecosystem): The people, money and organizations in one place that help new companies start and grow.
- [Tulsa Tech Hub](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa-tech-hub): A regional effort to make Tulsa a center for autonomous systems, such as drones.
- [Tulsa Innovation Labs](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa-innovation-labs): A tech-led economic development organization in Tulsa.
- [Tulsa Community Foundation](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa-community-foundation): A charitable foundation based in Tulsa that helps donors support community organizations and projects.
- [U.S. Economic Development Administration](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/us-economic-development-administration): A federal agency within the U.S.
- [Asemio](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/asemio): A Tulsa social enterprise building data infrastructure for coordination across institutions.
- [Experience Tulsa](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/experience-tulsa): A program that connects new, longtime and prospective Tulsans to the city through events, city visits and a hub of resources.
- [Tulsa For You](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa-for-you): A collection of talent attraction and economic growth programs listed by Tulsa Innovation Labs, including inTulsa.
- [Tulsa Higher Education Consortium](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa-higher-education-consortium): A collaboration of Tulsa-area colleges and universities working on degree completion, transfer pathways and workforce needs.
- [Atlas School](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/atlas-school): A software development school in downtown Tulsa, formerly Holberton School Tulsa.
- [Tulsa Community College](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa-community-college): Tulsa's public community college.
- [The University of Tulsa](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/university-of-tulsa): A private research university in Tulsa.

## Sources

- <https://www.tulsainnovationlabs.com/partner-directory>
- <https://www.eda.gov/news/press-release/2024/07/02/Tulsa-Hub-for-Equitable-Trustworthy-Autonomy>
- <https://www.tulsainnovationlabs.com/partner-directory>
- <https://api.usaspending.gov/api/v2/awards/ASST_NON_ED24HDQ0G0441_013/>


Map view: https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/autonomous-systems-workforce-program