So, being somewhat of a financial and economic 'groupie' (for lack of a better word), I come across articles in the financial world of companies that are expanding and hiring, or just outright hiring. So I figured I'd post them here as I find them. Feel free to add stuff you come across with as well. The posts most likely will not have all the info to apply for a job, but at least it will give you an idea of where to start looking. And some may not be immediate, but that may give you time to prepare. Hope this helps you all, Michelle
Amazon to Hire 150,000 Holiday Workers - https://www.marketwatch.com/articles/amazon-jobs-seasonal-hiring-51665059984?mod=search_headline
Amazon.com is hiring 150,000 employees for the holidays, roughly the same amount as last year, the company said on Thursday.
The new roles will be a mix of full-time, seasonal, and part-time jobs across its operations network, from packing and picking to sorting and shipping, Amazon (ticker: AMZN ) said in a news release. Employees can earn, on average, more than $19 an hour based on position and location, and can receive up to $3,000 as a sign-up bonus in select locations. The company will also give employees the opportunity to transition to full-time positions.
IBM announces $20B investment - https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/biden-tours-new-york-ibm-site-after-company-announces-20b-investment
....New York to highlight IBM's plan to invest $20 billion across the state's Hudson Valley region over the next 10 years. IBM said that the goal of the investments is to expand the technology ecosystem in New York — creating job opportunities — and to "unlock new discoveries and opportunities in semiconductors, computers, hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence and quantum computers."
Micron plans $100B computer chip factory in New York - https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/micron-plans-100b-computer-chip-factory-new-york
Micron Technology announced plans Tuesday to invest up to $100 billion over the next few decades to build a massive semiconductor factory in central New York state, saying the "megafab" will be the largest computer chip fabrication facility in the U.S.
The world's fourth-largest semiconductor maker said in a press release that it will break ground on the new project in Clay, New York, near Syracuse, starting next year. The Boise, Idaho-based company expects to spend $20 billion by the end of this decade in the initial phase of development. Micron said upon completion, the site could be as large as 40 U.S. football fields and will amount to the largest private investment in New York state history.
Wawa plans to open new locations in Georgia by 2024 - https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/wawa-plans-open-new-locations-georgia-2024
Pennsylvania-based gas station and convenience store chain Wawa plans to open up throughout Southern and Coastal Georgia by 2024. The company said it would open up at least one store in Georgia and additional 20 stations in the years to come.
The announcement was made on Wednesday following the chain's success in other southern states such as Alabama and Florida. Stations will also be opened in North Carolina by the same year.
USPS Now Hiring - https://about.usps.com/careers/
The Postal Service is actively hiring for full time, part time and seasonal employment. Explore detailed information about some of our top jobs below and find the best fit for you. The United States Postal Service® has hundreds of job openings. If you find a job that interests you, create an eCareer Profile and you can apply today.
Ferguson Enterprises - https://www.ferguson.com/content/careers
Ferguson stands by the saying, "If we make our associates happy, they'll make our customers happy." This makes Ferguson an excellent company to work for because it points to our approach to doing business: focusing on associate and customer relationships. Ferguson provides training programs, internships and opportunities for experienced professionals. Explore the possibility of a future with our company and see how a career with Ferguson could work for you.
This notice, and the IBM notice, are MAJOR. I think folks in electronics-related businesses are finally waking up to how vulnerable we are with so much chip production being offshore. We really need a better balance.
About Time!!