The rate of unemployment in major countries all over the world is increasing daily.  Over the years Amazon has created lots of job opportunities for many. On Wednesday, the company said it will create 1,500 new apprenticeships in the United Kingdom in 2022.

The internet giant said it was offering 40 entry to degree-level apprenticeship schemes, including new schemes in the areas of publishing, retailing, marketing, and a program focused on environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG).

Amazon said it grew its permanent UK workforce by 25,000 in 2021, taking the total to 70,000.

The group had previously announced it would create 10,000 roles in 2021 and end the year with 55,000 permanent employees.

However, it recruited an additional 15,000 for its fulfillment centers, sort centers, and delivery stations across the UK as well for corporate and research and development functions.

Amazon says it has invested 32 billion pounds ($43.3 billion) in the UK since 2010, though it does not break down that investment.

Its expansion in 2021 included its first 17 physical stores in the UK – 15 Amazon Fresh food stores in London, and two Amazon 4-star retail stores in London and Kent, which sell a selection of products from Amazon and UK small businesses.

Amazon, which has a market capitalization of $1.5tn, has engaged in a global hiring spree to maintain delivery speeds and power the next stage of its enormous growth. The company has also pointed to its role as a huge creator of jobs as its market power has come under scrutiny from regulators across the world.