The U.S. Needs Mechanics and Electricians. Big Business Is Spending to Create Some.

Bloomberg Philanthropies is launching a new $90 million program that includes a partnership with Ford, which is contending ...

Detroit schools get $5M from Ford, Bloomberg for auto tech program

The funds going to Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation are to get kids interested in becoming mechanics.
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Ford, Carhartt push skilled trades as some 6-figure jobs go unfilled

Ford and Carhartt are both donating money to help schools attract young people to skilled trades. But they seek more partners as a crisis looms.
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Ford CEO says the US is 'the most vulnerable we've ever been' amid worker shortages

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Ford CEO Jim Farley says the US is in a "really vulnerable place" due to ongoing skilled worker ...

‘The most vulnerable we’ve ever been’ — Ford CEO warns blue-collar worker shortage could hit your wallet next

Ford CEO Jim Farley warns America’s skilled labor shortage could drive up prices, delay repairs, and worsen supply chain problems as millions of manufacturing jobs go unfilled.
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Ford, Bloomberg Invest $5M in Auto Tech Program at Detroit Public Schools

Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn and New York-based Bloomberg Philanthropies are investing $5 million in auto technician programs ...
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‘The most vulnerable we’ve ever been’ — Ford CEO warns America's blue-collar worker shortage could hit your wallet next

What will happen when America faces a massive shortage of skilled blue-collar workers to hire? According to Jim Farley, Ford Motor Company's CEO, it's a problem that could wreak havoc on household ...