As new factories emerge across the United States, from Tucson to Pensacola to Rochester, to produce electric vehicles, batteries, wind turbines and solar panels, the nation is on a mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change.
This endeavour demands a workforce of millions to construct, install and maintain the emerging green technology. Many of these workers are venturing into entirely new careers, emphasising the urgent need for swift training.
In a warehouse located near Savannah, Georgia, an array of long tables displays the components of multiple car seats. At the outset, the assembly is an assortment of frames, connectors, hinges, and tracks. However, as the process progresses, the assembly takes shape, eventually resembling the front seat of a car once upholstered.
They’re going to learn how to assemble and install the seating systems that will go into the Ioniq Six. The Ioniq Six represents Hyundai’s forthcoming electric car, which will be produced at the company’s new ‘meta plant’.
Quick Start imparts training to workers for solar panel manufacturer Qcells. Given the company’s expansion, the programme is gearing up to train a larger workforce. Quick Start provides Georgia with a competitive edge, especially in manufacturing and simultaneously empowers individual workers to embark on new, more lucrative career paths.
