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Our member companies are creating valuable career pathways forward for over a hundred thousand Americans across the country, while supporting an additional 2.3 million American jobs up and down the supply chain. We must continue bolstering these opportunities and ensuring fair and equal treatment of all American auto workers.
10-Year Trend of Direct Employment Growth
International automakers directly employ 156,000 American workers here in the United States. With 103,600 of those jobs in manufacturing, our member companies employ one of the largest manufacturing workforces in the country and are breathing new life into America’s manufacturing sector.
The U.S. automotive industry continues to evolve, and international automakers are responding—not only by driving research and innovation to create more efficient, safer vehicles but by investing heavily in their workforces, creating career-track opportunities and driving technical education and professional development across the country.
Workforce Development Investment Priorities
These critical investments provide workers with the tools and skills needed to advance their careers and help solidify the U.S. auto industry’s competitive edge on the global stage.
International automakers offer programs that encourage students to pursue a career and technical education while giving current employees opportunities to develop their skill sets:
- 140 workforce development programs offered by international automakers.
- 191 workforce development programs offered through partnerships, including with secondary educational institutions, high schools, government entities, and more.
Did You Know?
Did you know our members offer workforce development programs in 36 states and focus on upskilling, reskilling, and educating the current and future automotive workforce?
International automakers are creating valuable career pathways forward for thousands of Americans across the country while supporting an additional 2.3 million American jobs up and down the supply chain. We must continue bolstering these opportunities and ensuring fair and equal treatment of all American auto workers.
The BMW Tech Scholars Program in Spartanburg, South Carolina, a two-year apprenticeship program that partners with local area technical colleges, is just one of many programs offered by international automakers.
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