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The Pillars of an Award-Winning Program
American Axle & Manufacturing was selected as a 2024 Campus Forward Award Winner for their unwavering commitment to seeking out and hiring early career talent and investments in nurturing and retaining the next generation of diverse talent. Please see below for the highlights of their approach to early career recruitment.
Innovative Use of Technology
AAM’s Talent Acquisition team is committed to attracting the sharpest, most creative minds in next generation of talent. As part of this commitment, AAM’s Talent Acquisition team embraces the use of digital technology and AI tools that engage talent and provide an exceptional candidate experience. The team uses technology such as Handshake to strengthen partnerships with universities and students. The team also uses augmented writing tools, Textio, to support inclusive messages to talent. To ensure a successful candidate experience, the team leverages GEM to invite candidates to career events and send automated follow ups to nurture talent pools.
Overarching Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
AAM’s recruiting strategy for early career talent focuses long-term, sustainable partnerships with universities, organizations, and networks to attract diverse talent. The team partners with universities and organizations such as National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Women in Manufacturing (WiM), Advocates for Latino Student Advancement in Michigan Education (Alsame), Disability:IN, Women of Color STEM, HBCUs, and HSIs. The Talent Acquisition team partners with AAM’s Associate Resources Groups and the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee to attract and retain diverse talent.
Impactful Internship Program
AAM is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of leaders by providing opportunities for them to learn, develop and grow. AAM offers formal education opportunities to support personal and professional development such as: Effective Communication, Career Planning & Development, Productivity Skills, Building a Network, Interviewing Techniques, AAM Product Awareness, and Leadership Discussions. AAM’s Early Career Program aims to create diverse experiences for early career professionals such as Lunch with Leaders, Summer Mixers, Coffee Chats, volunteer opportunities at community events, Plant Tours, and Ride & Drive events. AAM has achieved Forbes Best Employers for New Grads 2023.