9 skills training programs helping hourly employees grow their careers
Amazon is committing more than $1.2 billion to provide free education and skills training opportunities to more than 300,000 employees in the U.S. to help them secure new, high-growth jobs.
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For many employees, Amazon offers health care starting on day one of employment, along with mental health and well-being resources, cancer support, and 24/7 access to medical advice.
Our goal is to have the safest workplaces in our industries, and we’re making measurable progress—the injuries that require more than basic first aid are down 34% over the past five years.
Over 24,000 employees have used Amazon’s family-building benefits since they’ve launched.

Amazon has upskilled over 700,000 employees globally through prepaid education and training programs
Amazon is enhancing its Career Choice education program globally and launching new robotics apprenticeships in the U.S.
In 2021, we pledged to hire 100,000 veterans and military spouses worldwide by 2024, and in January 2024 we exceeded that goal.
As the company continues to invest in communities across the country, employment, opportunity, and local economies are growing.
With our competitive pay, training and upskilling opportunities, and comprehensive benefits package, Amazon is a great place to start or progress your career.
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