Caterpillar Inc. announced the launch of its workforce commitment in Illinois, the most recent investment in its five-year, $100 million Building the Future Workforce Initiative. With an allocation of up to $10 million, the funding aims to prepare workers across Illinois for the modern manufacturing and industry technician jobs of the future.
“Caterpillar’s roots run deep in Illinois, and so does our commitment to building a strong and skilled workforce,” says Christy Pambianchi, Caterpillar’s chief human resources officer. “This investment builds on that legacy, helping ensure people have a clear path to manufacturing careers today while equipping the next generation of Illinoisans with the skills they need to succeed.”
Caterpillar employs more than 17,000 people across Illinois, including major manufacturing sites as well as the company’s downtown Peoria offices.
Caterpillar’s investment will strengthen collaboration between Illinois training institutions and employers so individuals receive more accessible, affordable, and relevant training that leads to career advancement; implement outreach and engagement programs to build understanding of modern manufacturing among Illinois students, parents and educators; explore innovative training and financing models so workers can access cutting-edge, community-tailored programs; and share successful innovation models and best practices with the wider industry.
For more, visit www.caterpillar.com.