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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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Average total compensation is now over $30 per hour when you include elected benefits.
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Amazon has invested $16.7B to support DSPs and their drivers throughout seven-year program history.
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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.
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Over 24,000 employees have used Amazon’s family-building benefits since they’ve launched.
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Amazon is enhancing its Career Choice education program globally and launching new robotics apprenticeships in the U.S.
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In 2021, we pledged to hire 100,000 veterans and military spouses worldwide by 2024, and in January 2024 we exceeded that goal.
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The Amazon Leadership Liftoff program helped this new manager build confidence in his leadership role at a fulfillment center.
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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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Amazon's career launchpad takes warehouse employees from packing boxes to building satellites for Project Kuiper

Our employees are taking on high-tech jobs and fulfilling childhood dreams thanks to Amazon’s education benefit programs.

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