Smart Automove
More than 63,000
people work in automotive sectors in the region, and nearly 16,500 of those
work in high-value manufacturing. That’s more than most peer cities, and the
sector continues to grow. In the past two years alone, 20 automotive-related
companies have announced plans to locate or expand in the region, adding a
total of nearly 1,300 new jobs.
Around 90% of all
NASCAR teams are headquartered in the region. But it’s not all fun and games.
Talented engineers and mechanics working for NASCAR teams have spun off
advanced manufacturing operations of their own, adding to the existing
industry’s strong base. Community colleges, trade schools and universities
award nearly 700 auto-manufacturing-related certificates and degrees each year,
providing an additional talent pipeline.
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