We're not just innovators, we're opportunity makers.
Lockheed Martin is investing in our bridge to the future, introducing new and visionary technologies, developing stronger alliances, and serving as a powerful catalyst for economic and job growth.
We achieved that goal ahead of schedule, and we are not stopping here.
Investing in the Workforce
Lockheed Martin supports more than 70 work-based learning programs, which include apprenticeships, designed to skill workers for long-standing careers in aerospace and defense.
Our programs span the talent pipeline – from college-bound students to employees interested in upskilling, as well as those interested in entering vocational trades or displaced by the changing tech landscape.
Committed to America’s Workers
Creating Opportunity Across the Career Spectrum
Apprenticeships: Work, Earn, Learn
At Lockheed Martin, we are looking for people who aspire to do great things with their career. We also recognize that many people need additional training and experience to succeed in a job. Lockheed Martin is committed to building talent through apprenticeships that allow employees to get the qualifications and experience they need to succeed in a job while being paid.
Inspiring and Hiring Students
The aerospace and defense industry faces increased competition to attract and retain new talent, which is why Lockheed Martin is partnering with local schools and organizations like Project Lead The Way to create high school and college internships that inspire students to stay on the path to rewarding careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM.)
Bringing New Skills to the Workforce
Lockheed Martin is partnering with academia and state and federal governments to address the shortage of skilled workers in today’s advanced manufacturing environment. We’ve committed to developing curriculum and supporting scholarships for veterans, unskilled or displaced workers to gain the skills-based training they need to obtain jobs in the industry.
Preparing Employees for the Future of Work
With our customer’s mission as our focus, at Lockheed Martin, we’re preparing our workforce for success. We’re digitally transforming our organization and making strategic investments to close high-tech skills gaps in emerging fields like: artificial intelligence, autonomy, cybersecurity, advanced electronics and data analytics.
Our Economic Impact
As the leading U.S. aerospace and defense company, Lockheed Martin has four industry-leading business areas, 122,000 employees, and 350+ facilities in 54 countries. Roughly 93% of our employees are U.S.-based, as are 93% of our 13,000+ suppliers, making Lockheed Martin a proud driver of broad-based economic development opportunity in America. Our partnership with 12,300 suppliers in 50 states is a key contributor for economic impact and workforce development growth across the U.S.
Learn about state-level economic impact, including jobs, supplier investment, and more.
