Building a Skilled Workforce: The Role of Apprenticeships for International Companies in the U.S.
While the United States has a highly skilled workforce, some areas of the country may not have the specialized talent
8.4 million U.S. workers are
employed by international
companies across America
2.9 million U.S. workers at international companies earn their living in the manufacturing sector, 22 percent of all manufacturing jobs in the country
U.S workers at international companies make $89K annually, 7 percent higher than the economy-wide
average
Finding and hiring skilled workers is essential for any business, but it can be particularly challenging for international companies that are new to the U.S. market.
While the United States has a highly skilled workforce, some areas of the country may not have the specialized talent
Global connections are key to America’s competitiveness in this sector, helping to diversify America’s economy and make it more resilient to downturns. Nationwide, 35.4 percent of FDI-supported jobs are in the manufacturing sector.