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8 skills training programs helping hourly employees grow their careers

Over 425,000 Amazon employees in the U.S. participated in a skills training program since 2019.

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Average total compensation is now over $30 per hour when you include elected benefits.
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Our employees are taking on high-tech jobs and fulfilling childhood dreams thanks to Amazon’s education benefit programs.
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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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Turner Humphrey, who served 17 years in the Marine Corps, explains the leadership lessons he carried from his time in the military to the fulfillment center floor.
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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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Future Ready 2030: Amazon expands skills training goal, invests $2.5 billion to prepare 50 million people for the future of work

Investment supports students, employees and those looking to expand their skills as the workforce adapts to changing economy.

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