Scale AI partners with Webster University to train St. Louis workforce

The San Francisco firm recently landed a multimillion-dollar Pentagon contract.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 3:31pm by Ben Kaplan

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Scale AI, a San Francisco-based firm, has partnered with Webster University to provide technical writing training to the St. Louis workforce. The company, which employs around 250 workers locally, recently secured a multimillion-dollar contract with the Pentagon.

Why it matters

This partnership aims to upskill the local workforce in technical writing, a crucial skill for the growing tech industry in St. Louis. It also highlights Scale AI's expansion and the increasing demand for its services, particularly from government agencies.

The details

Through the partnership, Scale AI and Webster University will offer technical writing courses and workshops to help prepare the St. Louis workforce for roles in the tech industry. The training will focus on developing skills in areas such as documentation, user manuals, and technical reports.

  • Scale AI recently landed a multimillion-dollar contract with the Pentagon.

The players

Scale AI

A San Francisco-based firm that employs around 250 workers locally and recently secured a multimillion-dollar contract with the Pentagon.

Webster University

A private university in St. Louis that is partnering with Scale AI to provide technical writing training to the local workforce.

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What’s next

The technical writing training program is expected to launch in the coming months, providing new opportunities for the St. Louis workforce to develop in-demand skills.

The takeaway

This partnership between Scale AI and Webster University highlights the growing importance of technical writing skills in the tech industry and the efforts to upskill the local workforce in St. Louis, a city that is increasingly becoming a hub for technology and innovation.