Ford's Largest Salaried Hiring Initiative in More Than a Decade

Ford will hire 3,000 salaried employees – 800 more than previously expected – this year to continue its product momentum and new growth

Of the 3,000 new hires, 80 percent will be technical professionals to meet demand for new skills; 85 to 90 percent will be in Michigan, with the remaining positions at Ford locations throughout the United States

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New salaried positions are in addition to company’s goal to create 12,000 hourly jobs in the U.S. by 2015