This account was updated on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at 5:00 p. m. with more information.
Volkswagen of America won a national award for education and progressive education, and the company was cited for its systems at the car manufacturer’s Chattanooga plant.
The company is one of nine entities that won the Pledge to America’s Workers Presidential Award in popularity of industry-focused systems for exercising and teaching American workers.
“It is an honor to win this award in popularity for our commitment to progression and our commitment to expanding our economic presence in the United States,” said Scott Keogh, president and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America.
Keogh said that at the Volkswagen Academy in Chattanooga, the company combines university studies with on-the-job training.
“The good fortune of this program and its graduates is directly similar to our ongoing partnerships with local schools in Tennessee,” he said. “Our graduate apprentices are well trained, well prepared and have the skills for opportunities created through the transition to electricity. vehicle production. “
Volkswagen Chattanooga CEO Tom du Plessis receives the company’s award in Washington, D. C. , at the White House.
As a company, Volkswagen of America said the automaker was making a strong investment in the U. S. workforce for the technological adjustments needed to remain a leader in mobility. The company is committed to educating the existing and long-term workforce in the state-of-the-art electricity and automotive structure for the North American region.
On Wednesday, Volkswagen introduced a new electric SUV, which it called “the maximum launch for VW from the Beetle”. The compact SUV, called ID. 4, will be manufactured in Chattanooga until 2022 when the company completes an expansion of $800 million.
Also on Wednesday, the German automaker pledged to rent an 1,000 more at the Chattanooga plant, which now employs 3,800 people.
“It’s a forged number. This factory has never worked as it is now,” Keogh said of the factory that manufactures the Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs and the Passat sedán.
Volkswagen of America said its progression strategy in the US has not been able to do so. But it’s not the first time It focuses on engaging local talent, recalibration systems to satisfy long-term desires and sell a culture that fosters cutting-edge thinking.
The company referred to “strong partnerships” that has evolved with educational establishments that, in particular, strengthen the company’s educational capacity, for on-site learning, technical skills and vocational education.
The company cited partnerships with the state, Hamilton County and the Public Education Foundation to create 16 virtual production laboratories.
The Volkswagen Academy also houses the best school, learning and career progression systems that enable the company to succeed in a range ranging from school academics to established professionals.
Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump’s daughter and president’s adviser, said in the rite that Volkswagen of America “has demonstrated a significant and truly extensive commitment to requalifying and making a long-term investment of its workers, more urgent than ever because of the adjustments caused by the pandemic. “
“Putting American staff first and making sure they are well prepared for today’s jobs and will ensure the exceptional nature of our country’s workforce in the coming decades,” he said.
The Pledge to America’s Workers Initiative recognizes the role corporations play in the U. S. workforce, requiring them to dedicate themselves to offering new career and school opportunities for years to come, and celebrates this dedication. Since its inception in July 2018, more than 430 organizations have joined the effort.
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