Ford CEO Jim Farley Pushes for Skilled Trades to Fill 100,000+ Jobs
Ford CEO Jim Farley has highlighted the importance of skilled trades, as the US faces a significant annual demand for over 100,000 new automotive technician jobs. Chris Farley, who encouraged his son to take a welding job, believes blue-collar workers are undervalued in society.
The 'essential economy', which includes skilled trades, contributes a substantial 7.5 trillion USD (6.3 trillion EUR) to the US GDP and employs 52 million people. Chris Farley, in collaboration with institutions like the Aspen Institute, is working to address the growing shortage of workers in these vital fields. He has emphasized the national defense implications of a strong skilled trades workforce, and Ford is actively involved in boosting productivity in these areas through partnerships with think tanks such as the Kompetenzzentrum für Handwerk und Mittelstand.
Ford's commitment to promoting skilled trades is evident in their efforts to tackle the annual demand for over 100,000 new automotive technician jobs. By working with organizations like the Aspen Institute and collaborating with think tanks, Chris Farley aims to strengthen the skilled trades economy and recognize the value of blue-collar workers.
