Caterpillar, the world’s biggest construction equipment maker, says it will spend $100m on training over the next five years in the US.
Its “workforce pledge” starts with $5m for training at its large engine factory in Lafayette, Indiana.
The company employs 4,100 workers at 12 sites in Indiana and recently announced a $725m expansion of the Lafayette factory.
Christy Pambianchi, Caterpillar’s chief human resources officer, said: “The future workforce will need skills for what comes next.
“We have our experts working on innovative training and resources to help skill and inform the next generation on how to navigate the worksite of tomorrow.”
Jason Kaiser, Caterpillar’s energy and transportation president, said: “The demand for energy is increasing like never before.
“Many of the engines manufactured here in Lafayette will support power generation customers by providing reliable power – keeping operations running during outages and helping meet the growing energy needs driven by AI, data centres and other critical infrastructure.”
Coinciding with Caterpillar’s centenary, the workforce pledge will be brought to other US states in the future.
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