GM is Reshuffling its Workforce to Meet Production Demand
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the fact that auto assembly lines are running at all is a small miracle. After a tough spring, many plants have begun the slow process of safely resuming production. However, it’s difficult to produce vehicles when there are few workers available to make that production happen. This is the problem […]
GM Take 2 Program Helps Women Re-Enter Workforce
For older adults, especially women, re-entering the workforce can be a difficult and intimidating process. That’s why General Motors has instituted a program to help. The 12-week paid internship program, called Take 2, offers technical training, support, reorientation, and mentoring for engineers who have been out of the workforce. The demand is high: More than […]
General Motors Expands “Take 2” Internship Program for Women Looking to Return to the Workforce
Back in January of this year, General Motors created a pilot internship for experienced female engineers who were looking to return to the workforce after an absence of two or more years, called “Take 2.” Today the automaker announced that it will be expanding the popular 12-week career re-entry internship this fall, beginning paid internships […]
Honda Investing $1 Million in Manufacturing Workforce of the Future
Honda has just announced a $1 million Ohio-based “workforce development initiative” meant to generate interest in careers in manufacturing and educate and train the next generation of manufacturing employees. Named “EPIC,” the new program is meant to close the skills gap in US manufacturing by providing programs to middle school, high school, and community college […]
Cadillac’s New York Workforce Expected to Grow to 300
When Cadillac relocates its headquarters to New York City from Detroit, only 30 top employees will be making the move. The brand did mention that it will then look to hire between 90 and 100 additional employees to grow Cadillac’s New York workforce enough to fill the two floors that it’s leasing at Hudson. Now, […]
Toyota Advanced Manufacturing Technician Program Enhances Alabama Workforce
Toyota has long been dedicated to the education of its workers, and now the automaker is starting things early by announcing a partnership with Alabama’s Calhoun Community College called the Toyota Advanced Manufacturing Technician program. The program is designed to give students hands-on learning that will help enhance their learning experience while giving students […]
Ford, Gov. Beshear Break Ground on ECTC BlueOval SK Training Center
Earlier this week, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined representatives from Ford, BlueOval SK, and Elizabethtown Community and Technical College to break ground at the site of the ECTC BlueOval SK Training Center. The advanced training facility will be part of BlueOval SK Battery Park, the massive campus which will kick off battery production for upcoming […]
Automakers Urge Congress to Lift EV Tax Credit Cap
Automakers are racing to get the incentive extended before Republicans threaten to sweep the 2022 midterm elections
Toyota Ranked 4th U.S. Company for Diversity in New Study
Toyota has long set a positive example for its fellow car manufacturers
Toyota Commits $110 Million to PreK-12 STEM Education
In its goal to meet student and family needs, it features not just after-school programs and a community center, but also a food pantry.
GM Commits Additional $25 Million for Climate Equity Fund
General Motors created its Climate Equity Fund last June, with a goal of supporting organizations that implement inclusive solutions for a carbon-neutral, zero-emissions future. The company originally donated $25 million at its start and has announced that it will be doubling that amount to a total of $50 million. Future EV: Get the details on […]
Toyota Will Build New Battery Plant in North Carolina
It will have four production lines, each of which will be able to produce enough lithium-ion batteries for 200,000 vehicles
Ford Announces Blue Oval City for Tennessee
Ford Motor Company on Monday announced two huge developments coming to Tennessee and Kentucky. Ford will build a $5.6 billion campus in Stanton, Tennessee, that it’s calling Blue Oval City. Tennessee and Kentucky will also become the homes of three BlueOvalSK battery plants that will manufacture batteries for Ford and Lincoln EVs. The Future is […]
Ram Truck Launches Special-Edition Boot Collection
Ram Truck has collaborated with Wolverine, a boot and clothing brand, to launch a brand-new boot collection. These special-edition boots were made in the United States and were designed to celebrate skilled workers. The Ram Truck Lineup: See how each model compares Everything you need to know about the boots Wolverine has been dedicated to […]
What’s So Special About Brembo Brakes?
If you’re browsing the market for a spiffy new sports car or bike, chances are you’ve seen a slew of accessories and special features included with models to make them more appealing and more athletic. In addition to components like the engine, suspension, and transmission, the brakes often get attention on performance vehicles, especially if they […]
GMC Launches ‘Work From Anywhere’ Campaign
Working from home has become the norm for more U.S. workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To celebrate this shift in the traditional workforce, June 24 has been designated as National Work From Home Day. To celebrate the day, GMC launched a campaign, but it goes beyond working from home. The automaker’s “Work from Anywhere” […]
Finally! 2021 Ford Bronco Production, Deliveries Underway
You’ve been waiting 25 years and counting, pinching yourself every time you realize you’ve locked in your pre-order. And now, the dream becomes a reality. Production kicked off on the all-new 2021 Ford Bronco two- and four-door this week, and the first shipments are on their way to dealerships across America. Coming Next Year: Meet […]
Ford Offering On-Site Vaccinations in Three States
In an effort to ensure the safety of workers and their families, Ford Motor Company and United Auto Workers are offering on-site COVID-19 vaccinations in three key sites. Employees from Southeast Michigan as well as Kansas City, Missouri, and Lima, Ohio, can now schedule their shots at work. The Latest from Ford: 2021 Ford Mustang […]