In response to the nation’s urgent need for a skilled and adaptable workforce, Siemens announced an expansion of its workforce development partnerships to help train 200,000 electricians and manufacturing experts by 2030. Working alongside training partners and academic institutions, these efforts aim to equip workers with the skills needed to pursue careers both within Siemens and across industries helping strengthen the broader talent pipeline powering U.S. industrial growth.
Siemens will work with a nationwide network of community colleges, technical programs, trade organizations and industry leaders to build training pathways, such as certifications and hands-on technical programs. This nationwide effort is a cornerstone of Siemens’ broader strategy to advance U.S. reindustrialization and shape the emerging industrial tech sector. It also contributes to Siemens’ “Skills for Life” strategy, reflecting the company’s dedication to building strong local talent pipelines and supporting economic growth.
“In an era of unprecedented digital transformation, the future of American industry depends on a skilled and AI-enabled workforce,” said Judith Wiese, managing board member and chief people and sustainability officer of Siemens AG. “That’s why Siemens is committed to creating accessible pathways for lifelong learning, helping individuals gain new skills or deepen their current expertise.”
Demand for skilled trades is surging. Driven in large part by the growth of digital tools and AI, electrician jobs are expected to grow 9% from 2024 to 2034, well above the national average. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an estimated 81,000 openings are expected each year, largely due to retirements and career transitions. Manufacturing faces similar pressures with nearly half a million openings reported annually. A study by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte forecasted as many as 3.8 million new manufacturing positions needed by 2033, half of which could go unfilled without expanded workforce development.
“Technology is only as powerful as the people behind it. And for decades, American industry and infrastructure have faced a persistent people challenge — struggling to fill open roles,” said Ann Fairchild, interim president and CEO of Siemens USA. “As the effort to reindustrialize our economy accelerates, and a new industrial tech sector emerges, now is the time to build workforce development ecosystems with the scale and impact needed to prepare a new generation of AI-ready leaders in the skilled trades.”
Siemens’ objective is not only to develop its own workforce, but to help build a national workforce ecosystem that combines philanthropic investment, educational partnerships, and cutting-edge training infrastructure. Nationwide, Siemens’ technical training ecosystems and industry-wide talent pipelines already connect the company with more than 100,000 partners nationwide, from academic institutions to trade and labor groups.
