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Thousands of new auto jobs expected in west Alabama
WBRC-TV ^ | February 21, 2017 | Kelvin Reynolds

Posted on 02/22/2017 1:47:36 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, AL (WBRC) - Thousands of automotive jobs are coming to west Alabama but to get those jobs, you will require technical skill and training.

They're jobs with current and future automotive parts suppliers for companies like Mercedes Benz US International.

Donny Jones, COO for the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, says training for those jobs is already underway.

"What we're seeing with the power grant and the $1.5 million we'll have an adult education component in K through 12 and preparing people for the jobs coming available here in West Alabama," Jones said.

The positions are coming available as Mercedes ramps up for a new SUV that will be built in its Vance plant.

"If you look at some of the new suppliers and other things that are coming on in the local area, there's a couple of new suppliers building plants just down the street from us. That's going to provide more employment opportunities for the local area," according to MBUSI President and CEO Jason Hoff.

Those jobs are expected to come available in the next 18 to 24 months.

The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama is planning a summer marketing blitz to let people know how to apply for those jobs.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Local News
KEYWORDS: alabama; automotive; jobs; mercedes

1 posted on 02/22/2017 1:47:36 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Americans WINNING! Outstanding.


2 posted on 02/22/2017 1:49:23 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (I tried being reasonable, I didn't like it. - Clint Eastwood)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

A Right to Work State wins another one!


3 posted on 02/22/2017 1:51:03 PM PST by donozark (Lock her up! Kick 'em out! Build the wall! GO TRUMP!!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

My Hondas are built in the USA.

NO union touched ‘em and that makes this ex-ILWU man happy.


4 posted on 02/22/2017 2:01:49 PM PST by BBB333 (The power of TRUMP compels you!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

See! The leftist, socialists, etc., said that this can’t be done. But, in an unfettered economy need creates a demand that creates a solution. And, like Trump said, it happens fast.


5 posted on 02/22/2017 2:35:18 PM PST by Parmy (II don't know how to past the images.)
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To: Parmy

Mercedes has been building cars in Alabama for 20 years.


6 posted on 02/22/2017 2:43:35 PM PST by jjotto ("Ya could look it up!")
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To: jjotto

True, but their talking about supplying the training for the additional technical jobs that are to be added to the economy.


7 posted on 02/22/2017 3:00:12 PM PST by Parmy (II don't know how to past the images.)
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To: jjotto
"Mercedes has been building cars in Alabama for 20 years."

Yup.

The number one export of the state of Alabama is autos and auto parts.(Imagine that)

- Roll Tide -

In fact, there is a sizeable German community in northern Alabama that has its origins with Werner Von Braun and Redstone Arsenal that built the moon rockets.

8 posted on 02/22/2017 3:22:13 PM PST by blam
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

More winning for Americans who want to work.


9 posted on 02/22/2017 4:39:13 PM PST by tennmountainman ("Prophet Mountainman" Predicter Of All Things RINO...for a small pittance)
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