Common Questions about the Navigator Training Program

What is the NavigatorTraining Program?
The Navigator Training Program is a six-month program designed to assist recent college graduates in becoming full-time Bridgestone Americas salaried teammates. New teammates will travel to various plants or offices throughout North America to gain knowledge of the company and its operations. The training also provides the new teammate the opportunity to explore various work experiences within their discipline. After the six-month training program is complete it is expected that candidates will move into positions throughout the company.

Candidates must be open to relocation anywhere in the United States to participate in this program.

When does this program start?
There are two rotations per year; one beginning late January and the other in July.

How will the program be divided?
The first six weeks of the program are spent learning about the company including its subsidiaries. After that candidates move into the first of two nine-week assignments. This first assignment is followed by a mid-program review consisting of a week in Nashville during which participants are given updates on the program and assignments. Following the mid review, Navigators will move into a second nine-week assignment. The last week of the program will be filled with final reviews and preparation for relocating to new work assignments.

Am I paid?
NTP participants receive all the benefits of any other full time teammates. Please check with your career services office to evaluate expected ranges in various disciplines.

Where do I live during the program?  Who pays?
During the 26 week training program NTP participants will live in housing provided by the company. This normally includes hotels, extended stay properties and corporate apartments. Most of these arrangements are paid for by the company.

What about travel from place to place?
The company pays for travel expenses. This includes any flights and mileage reimbursements for any drives to your nine week assignment.

How many participants are enrolled in this program?
The Navigator Training Program will generally host 10-12 participants during each rotation.

What majors will be in the program?
Majors will vary by business needs of the company. Please visit How Can I Become A Navigator to learn of desired majors for future programs.

Will all Navigators travel together?
For the first 6 weeks of the program all Navigators will travel together. After week 6, participants will move into the first 9 week assignment. These assignments will vary by discipline and location requests. Not all Navigators will be assigned to any one location at any one time.

What will my final assignment be?
Final assignments and locations are subject to the needs of the company. Positions will vary depending upon position availability, company need and in cases of multiple position openings, personal preference.

What about other questions that I may have?
If there are any questions you have please feel free to email them to NavigatorClass@bfusa.com