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Ford CEO Urges Vocational Training Amid 5,000 Job Openings

11/13/2025

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Ford CEO Jim Farley cites about 5,000 unfilled Ford mechanic roles paying around $120,000.
Farley notes more than 400,000 manufacturing jobs are open despite a 4.3% unemployment rate.
He urges expanded vocational training because trades skills take years and the education system is inadequate.
Farley notes a 16% rise in vocational-school enrollment last year and calls for investments in education.

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Ford CEO Jim Farley cites about 5,000 unfilled Ford mechanic roles paying around $120,000.
Farley notes more than 400,000 manufacturing jobs are open despite a 4.3% unemployment rate.
He urges expanded vocational training because trades skills take years and the education system is inadequate.
Farley notes a 16% rise in vocational-school enrollment last year and calls for investments in education.