Ford recognizes that the success of BlueOval City hinges on a skilled and prepared workforce. Our commitment to building a local talent pipeline is multifaceted and involves working with area schools, colleges, universities, and community organizations.
Scholarships: Ford Philanthropy is awarding scholarships to encourage local students to pursue careers in advanced manufacturing and STEM fields. This financial assistance removes a significant barrier to higher education and specialized training.
Mentorship Programs: Ford will support programs focused on helping connect students with business partners to provide mentorship and career guidance that foster students’ educational and professional aspirations.
STEM Education Initiatives: Ford will support STEM education programs at local schools, providing resources and equipment to enhance project-based, hands-on learning, including Digital Fabrication Labs at area schools that help develop the next generation of advanced manufacturing students.
Internet Access and Computer Literacy: Ford will support computer literacy classes and expanded internet access at public spaces to enable applying for jobs as well as to enhance the skills of job seekers.
Ford Tennessee Discovery Center: This Brownsville hub provides a hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing careers. Prospective employees can meet with Ford representatives, explore career paths, and even try out virtual reality simulations of the manufacturing process. (Opening date to be announced).
Job Training Programs: Collaborating with local workforce agencies and schools, Ford is developing and implementing relevant training programs, ensuring that the skills gap is addressed proactively. This includes partnerships with the Tennessee Board of Regents to enhance existing programs in electric vehicle production and industrial maintenance.
Virtual Reality Training: Ford is using cutting-edge virtual reality technology to prepare employees for their roles before they even start. This immersive training helps to reduce on-the-job learning curves and ensures a smoother transition into the workforce.
Addressing Barriers to Employment: Ford is also tackling broader challenges like childcare, after-school programs, transportation, and support for those with prior justice involvement to ensure everyone has a fair chance at employment. Partnerships with organizations like the YMCA are expanding childcare options in the region. Transportation solutions, in collaboration with TDOT and the City of Memphis, are also being developed to ensure easy access to BlueOval City for employees.
Literacy/HiSET/GED: Ford will invest in programs that support improved literacy and assist residents with securing their high school diploma equivalency (HiSET or GED).
Scholarships: Ford Philanthropy is awarding scholarships to encourage local students to pursue careers in advanced manufacturing and STEM fields. This financial assistance removes a significant barrier to higher education and specialized training.
Mentorship Programs: Ford will support programs focused on helping connect students with business partners to provide mentorship and career guidance that foster students’ educational and professional aspirations.
STEM Education Initiatives: Ford will support STEM education programs at local schools, providing resources and equipment to enhance project-based, hands-on learning, including Digital Fabrication Labs at area schools that help develop the next generation of advanced manufacturing students.
Internet Access and Computer Literacy: Ford will support computer literacy classes and expanded internet access at public spaces to enable applying for jobs as well as to enhance the skills of job seekers.
Ford Tennessee Discovery Center: This Brownsville hub provides a hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing careers. Prospective employees can meet with Ford representatives, explore career paths, and even try out virtual reality simulations of the manufacturing process. (Opening date to be announced).
Job Training Programs: Collaborating with local workforce agencies and schools, Ford is developing and implementing relevant training programs, ensuring that the skills gap is addressed proactively. This includes partnerships with the Tennessee Board of Regents to enhance existing programs in electric vehicle production and industrial maintenance.
Virtual Reality Training: Ford is using cutting-edge virtual reality technology to prepare employees for their roles before they even start. This immersive training helps to reduce on-the-job learning curves and ensures a smoother transition into the workforce.
Addressing Barriers to Employment: Ford is also tackling broader challenges like childcare, after-school programs, transportation, and support for those with prior justice involvement to ensure everyone has a fair chance at employment. Partnerships with organizations like the YMCA are expanding childcare options in the region. Transportation solutions, in collaboration with TDOT and the City of Memphis, are also being developed to ensure easy access to BlueOval City for employees.
Literacy/HiSET/GED: Ford will invest in programs that support improved literacy and assist residents with securing their high school diploma equivalency (HiSET or GED).
The BlueOval City campus will be home to approximately 6,000 jobs, with another 4,000 from announced suppliers. In addition to making community investments, Ford is committed to ensuring residents have access to the thousands of jobs that BlueOval City is bringing to West Tennessee.
Learn more about how Ford is making a tangible difference in West Tennessee with our Good Neighbor Plan.
As part of our commitment to being a good neighbor, Ford aims to help long-term residents of the BlueOval City area move forward and upward by connecting them with services, opportunities, local leaders, and each other.
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