GM to Invest $163 Million, Retain 184 Jobs in Three Plants
Including this additional work, GM says it has created or retained more than 8,000 jobs in 21 U.S. plants since emerging from bankruptcy in July 2009, with new U.S. investment totaling more than $3.3 billion.
U.S. Aid to the Auto Industry Averts Loss of More Than 1 Million Jobs, New Study Finds
New research from the Center for Automotive Research shows that intervention saved the federal government $28.6 billion in 2009 and 2010.
GM to Add 483 Jobs at Spring Hill Engine Plant
Automaker will spend $483 million to build next-generation Ecotec engine and current engines.
APRA Files Comments on ‘Green Jobs’
APRA President Bill Gager noted that APRA members not only avoid the consumption of 85 to 95 percent of the energy that is required to produce new parts, but remanufacturing also avoids CO2 emissions associated with reprocessing scrap into new parts and the environmental waste streams that result from the scrapping of failed parts.
Herman Trend Alert: Most and Least Stressful Jobs
Jobs were ranked by five core criteria: Environment, Income, Outlook, Stress and Physical Demands, then measured by physical and emotional components.
Herman Trend Alert: Where the Jobs Are/Will Be, Part 2
Most companies will hire candidates with a bachelor’s degree and experience with computer systems and train them.
Herman Trend Alert: Where the Jobs Are/Will Be, Part 1
According to a study out of UC Berkeley, the amount of data in the world doubles every three years.
Two New Jobs Posted to the AMN Careers Page; Now Hiring: Sales Director; Territory Manager
WHI Solutions, a leading provider of On-Demand eBusiness and eCommerce solutions to the Automotive and Truck Industries, is looking for a Sales Director. And, a nationally recognized automotive aftermarket company is seeking an experienced and motivated self starter for a Territory Sales Manager position in the Houston, Texas, market.
Economic Recovery Leads to 200 New Jobs at Truck-Lite
The company is continuing to recruit for a variety of manufacturing and office professional positions and expects to fill another 70 to 100 positions within the next few months.
Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Could Lead to 150,000 American Jobs
Climate change legislation and new standards on vehicle emissions and fuel efficiency will be responsible for as many as 190,000 jobs worldwide.