Walmart on Wednesday said it will offer new training programs and certifications to fill high-demand roles across its business, such as HVAC technicians, opticians and software engineers.
The retail giant aims to retain market share gains, particularly in the grocery department, during a period of high inflation.
Walmart also kicked off a $9 billion project to upgrade and modernize more than 1,400 of its stores, representing more than a quarter of the total Walmart stores across the country.
The company's total annual compensation for the median employee was $27,642 in the most recent fiscal year, according to the company's 2024 proxy report.
Those skilled trade jobs pay between $19 and $45 per hour, said Lo Stomski, the company's chief talent officer.
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