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.
Our employees are taking on high-tech jobs and fulfilling childhood dreams thanks to Amazon’s education benefit programs.
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.
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.
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.
The Amazon Leadership Liftoff program helped this new manager build confidence in his leadership role at a fulfillment center.
With our competitive pay, training and upskilling opportunities, and comprehensive benefits package, Amazon is a great place to start or progress your career.
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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Launched in 2012, Career Choice is an education and training benefit that helps eligible hourly employees grow their skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere.
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