OMAHA, Neb., June 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- America's workforce
is at a critical junction. At the same time automation is
displacing traditional factory workers, baby boomers are retiring
in increasing numbers. The result is stagnant job growth. Programs
designed to introduce millennials to diverse career opportunities
and the railroad's role in hiring skilled laborers is outlined in a
new Inside Track story published today on the company's
website.
The article includes perspectives from labor market insiders, as
well as a student who understands the importance of trying new
things.
"We need to get youth exposed to trade jobs," said welding
student Nick Peterson. "If they
don't like it, that's fine. But at least they tried. And it's not
just youth, either. I'm 28 years old, and I'm going to school."
The feature-length article and details about training the
workforce of the future is available at:
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/reskilling-6-21-2017.htm.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most
recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in
the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical
link in the global supply chain. In the last 10 years, 2007-2016,
Union Pacific invested approximately $34
billion in its network and operations to support America's
transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business
mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal,
Industrial Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of
the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all
major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects
with Canada's rail systems and is
the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value
to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe,
reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible
manner.
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