Careers on Track by Union Pacific

Union Pacific Creator Stories

Creators at UP are all one of a kind—there is no single type. They are all across the country, doing work that moves our lives. These are some of their stories.

Akanksha from Union Pacific

Ashley From Union Pacific

Duane from Union Pacific

Belin from Union Pacific

Snigdha from Union Pacific

Tina from Union Pacific

Union Pacific News @ MI

Careers On Track with Union Pacific Railroad

Creators Wanted and Union Pacific Dazzle the Twin Cities

Creators Wanted Makes an Impact at SkillsUSA

Union Pacific Railroad CFO Talks About Supporting Women Workers

Union Pacific Railroad and The Manufacturing Institute Launch Digital STEM Awareness Program for Middle School Students

A Union Pacific Executive Gets Career on Track

Manufacturing Institute Partnership Enhances Railroad’s Hiring Reach

How Manufacturers Are Investing in Their Future Workforce

From the Air Force to the Railroad: Tara Hogan’s Success Story

Case Study: The Building Blocks of a Successful Second Chance Hiring Initiative

Second Chance Hiring Works For Union Pacific

Webinar: Steps to Starting a Second Chance Hiring Program ft. Union Pacific

EXPLORE UNION PACIFIC’S HOUSTON OPERATIONS CENTER

What’s it like working on the tracks? See for yourself with 3D panoramic views of real-life locomotives, control towers, tracks and other rail transportation facilities, brought to you in partnership with Union Pacific Railroad. The best way to get to know manufacturing is to see it up close.

What did you think? Take our survey!

Union Pacific @ MI Social Media

Our #CreatorsWanted Tour rolled into @StPaulCollege, as a "catalyst for change," hosted by @UnionPacific, to help students jumpstart their futures. Thanks, too, to the college, @Trane_Tech & @MN_Chamber for helping us empower them. Learn more at https://t.co/voFOWbsxz8. pic.twitter.com/BS9fsZTPxz
— TheMfgInstitute (@TheMfgInstitute) September 21, 2023

In three months, @UnionPacific's second chance program brought in almost 100 new applications, building a stronger and more diverse talent pool within their plants. Find out how second chance hiring can close the skills gap: https://t.co/j1cSjQlLI9.
— TheMfgInstitute (@TheMfgInstitute) October 10, 2022

#CreatorsWanted Tour rocked @StPaulCollege, MN! 600+ attendees, 42K sign-ups & hands-on manufacturing excitement. @UnionPacific, @Trane_Tech, @Ecolab, @EVERFIK12 & more inspired the next gen. 🚂 Next stop: Circleville, Ohio! Full story: https://t.co/DA70PcDvLv pic.twitter.com/n76Qe9SaxA
— TheMfgInstitute (@TheMfgInstitute) September 26, 2023

@UnionPacific discovered three critical must-haves to help second-chance employees succeed:

👉 Updated hiring requirements
👉 Strong relationships with community partners
👉 Communication with other second chance programs

Read the full case study: https://t.co/j1cSjQDn6J pic.twitter.com/K9OpBDyY6C
— TheMfgInstitute (@TheMfgInstitute) September 20, 2022

Manufacturing provides a pathway to success for underrepresented communities. Tara Hogan, General Manager at @UnionPacific, shares how she mentors #MFGwomen through the company's UPLift program: https://t.co/YbFntmJWhP pic.twitter.com/MboKcEYzbB
— TheMfgInstitute (@TheMfgInstitute) September 8, 2022

“It's got the structure of the military but the flexibility of the civilian environment.” Read about how a military veteran found success at @UnionPacific - and is paying it forward by mentoring other women. https://t.co/bpiPVsLxVH
— TheMfgInstitute (@TheMfgInstitute) August 16, 2022

WomenMAKEAmerica 🤝#HeroesMAKEAmerica

Today's event features both! Delve into in-demand engineering careers in the rail industry. Register now and connect with @UnionPacific: https://t.co/E9Qh3tLPIt pic.twitter.com/m0SZgzJZiP
— TheMfgInstitute (@TheMfgInstitute) September 13, 2023

“If women can see other women in some of those roles that have been traditionally held by men, then that helps give them greater confidence."

See how Jennifer Hamann, Executive Vice President & CFO of @UnionPacific, is uplifting #MFGWomen at her company: https://t.co/2fDJzKh1sK pic.twitter.com/9s0NvoOo8M
— TheMfgInstitute (@TheMfgInstitute) May 5, 2023

TOMORROW in PORTLAND, OR: The MI and @UnionPacific are exploring the unique benefits of hiring more women and veterans in manufacturing. Register now for insights on recruiting and retaining these key talent pools: https://t.co/UbTWSWAFHm pic.twitter.com/yG0qfrNaRB
— TheMfgInstitute (@TheMfgInstitute) November 9, 2022

How is @UnionPacific using second chance hiring to give new opportunities to individuals with prior convictions -- and recruit excellent employees? Find out here: https://t.co/GT2Z8zl8XT
— TheMfgInstitute (@TheMfgInstitute) September 2, 2022

TOMORROW: Join the MI and @UnionPacific in learning how to build a successful second chance hiring program. These programs effectively expand the manufacturing talent pool while closing the opportunity gap. Register now: https://t.co/o0sQQkkFh2 pic.twitter.com/nXQUSuBKSz
— TheMfgInstitute (@TheMfgInstitute) August 29, 2022

The Careers on Track initiative between Union Pacific Railroad and The Manufacturing Institute is designed to inspire more women and youth to pursue modern industry careers through workforce development.

Hear the story of Tina Grow to learn more. https://t.co/Axtvjytjcg pic.twitter.com/R2FG9L8ZTT
— TheMfgInstitute (@TheMfgInstitute) May 5, 2022

Are you a woman in the military community looking for a new or post-service career pathway? Register for the MI and @UnionPacific Careers on Track virtual event tomorrow to explore diverse opportunities in transportation or gain access to the recording: https://t.co/CfddR4TeGN pic.twitter.com/9IkX2QMcB7
— TheMfgInstitute (@TheMfgInstitute) February 28, 2023

Benita Gibson is the first Black female operating executive in @UnionPacific’s history, and she hopes that the doors she has opened will encourage more women of color to join her in the future.

Read her inspiring story. #MFGwomen #BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/dsdhinB6T5 pic.twitter.com/nfqfL6a1gd
— TheMfgInstitute (@TheMfgInstitute) February 28, 2022

ICYMI: See exactly what a career in transportation, distribution and logistics with looks like in these 3D @UnionPacific 3D virtual tours. https://t.co/8vp2q4ToGf
— TheMfgInstitute (@TheMfgInstitute) December 30, 2021

On a mission to double the number of women in their workforce, @UnionPacific has partnered with the MI for their Careers on Track initiative, aimed at inspiring more women and youth to pursue modern industry careers.

Learn more: https://t.co/cKpToJ7CBh
— TheMfgInstitute (@TheMfgInstitute) February 8, 2021

Union Pacific Creator Stories

Union Pacific News @ MI

EXPLORE UNION PACIFIC’S HOUSTON OPERATIONS CENTER

Union Pacific @ MI Social Media

Photo Gallery

Union Pacific Jobs @ Creators Connect

Union Pacific Creator Stories

Union Pacific News @ MI

EXPLORE UNION PACIFIC’S HOUSTON OPERATIONS CENTER

Union Pacific @ MI Social Media

Photo Gallery

Union Pacific Jobs @ Creators Connect

Sign Up For Creators Wanted Updates!