CHICAGO, July 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in support
of President Donald J. Trump's
Pledge to America's Workers, Boeing (NYSE: BA) committed to
providing enhanced career opportunities for more than 100,000
current and future U.S. employees over the next five
years.
The company previously announced a $300
million investment in Boeing employees and communities as a
result of U.S. tax reform, with $100
million dedicated to workforce development.
As part of that pledge, Boeing will offer a combination of
increased work-based learning (including apprenticeships and
internships), continuing education, on-the-job training and
re-skilling.
These programs come after the company crowdsourced more than
40,000 ideas from employees through an online survey and dozens of
"Idea Stations" at Boeing sites worldwide.
"When we asked our people how best to invest in their learning
and development they spoke up loud and clear," said Heidi Capozzi, senior vice president of Human
Resources. "We listened and read every single idea that was
submitted. Our long-term plans represent a down payment on the
future of our employees and tomorrow's technical workforce."
Specifically, Boeing will:
- Partner with Degreed.com to provide employees at all levels
with access to online lessons, certification courses and degree
programs. This partnership builds on existing learning and
development resources, including the Boeing Leadership Center,
rotational programs and Learning Together Program, which provides
up to $25,000 per year for employees'
college tuition, books and fees. Boeing has invested more than
$1 billion in the Learning Together
Program to date.
- Invest in several major re-skilling programs to help employees
enhance technical skills and understand industry trends, tools and
technologies. Initial programs will focus on digital literacy,
engineering and supply chain.
Boeing is a leader in supporting employee learning and workforce
development, and was recently recognized by Indeed.com as one of
the top 15 companies in the U.S. for pay and benefits. Boeing also
offers formal mentorship programs, internships, rotation
assignments and leadership training at the Boeing Leadership Center
near St. Louis.
Contact
Dan Curran
Communications
Government Operations
Office: +1 703-414-6114
Mobile: +1 703-209-0542
daniel.p.curran@boeing.com
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