GM CEO Mary Barra says America has a ‘societal problem’ with skilled trades—and is putting $200 million behind training Gen Z to work with their hands
General Motors invested $200 million in skilled trades last year. Its CEO Mary Barra says they could offer Gen Z a more “AI-proof” path to six-figure pay.
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# Summary General Motors is investing $200 million to train Generation Z in skilled trades, positioning the company to secure long-term labor supply as CEO Mary Barra argues these roles offer more job security and six-figure earning potential in an AI-driven economy. This strategic bet reflects GM's confidence in maintaining manufacturing competitiveness while addressing a critical workforce shortage that could impact automotive production costs and operational efficiency across the industry.
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Good pay, high demand, no takers. The status problem behind America’s trades shortage.
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