Investing in higher wages, job opportunities, education, and truck driving.
Walmart is investing in its people by introducing four new ways to strengthen jobs and invest in associates. Starting next month, Walmart will begin investing in higher wages for associates, which is expected to bring the U.S. average hourly wage to more than $17.50. Additionally, they are continuing to invest in associates who run their Auto Care Centers (ACC) by introducing higher-paying ACC team lead positions and elevating the ACC tech position to a higher pay-band.
Walmart is also adding new college degrees and certificates to their Live Better U (LBU) education program, which is available to both part-time and full-time associates on their first day, with Walmart paying 100% of the tuition and fees. Finally, they are expanding their Associate-to-Driver Program, which pays for supply chain associates to earn their commercial driver’s license and become a Walmart truck driver earning up to $110,000 in their first year. This development program is now also available to store associates.
Walmart is committed to investing in its people, striving to create job opportunities and raise pay. By doing so, they are helping associates live better lives and offering them the chance to gain skills to serve tomorrow’s customers and grow a career with Walmart. With these investments, Walmart is continuing its legacy and helping associates unlock new career opportunities.
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