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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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.
In 2021, we pledged to hire 100,000 veterans and military spouses worldwide by 2024, and in January 2024 we exceeded that goal.
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
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