General Motors is investing tens of millions of dollars to boost wages and upskill workers at a major Kansas manufacturing plant as it prepares for three major vehicle launches. General Motors’ investment is directly supporting the careers of workers at the Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas City, which the automaker describes as being at "the forefront of its latest manufacturing innovations." As vehicle technology changes, especially with electric vehicles and more advanced manufacturing, having skilled, adaptable employees is seen as just as important as having modern equipment. This includes training workers to handle both electric and gas-powered vehicles, as well as improving safety practices, product quality and readiness for new vehicle launches. The company has already invested $500 million in U.S. manufacturing apprenticeships and upskilling programs in the past five years alone.