Home Depot rolls out ambitious hiring plan

The Home Depot said it has a goal of hiring more than 100,000 new associates ahead of its busy spring season, as customers continue to invest in their homes.

The world's largest home improvement retailer announced it will host a Virtual Spring Career Day event on Wed., Feb. 16.

Eric Schelling, vice president of global talent acquisition, said that about 90% of Home Depot store leaders started out as hourly associates.

Jobseekers, he said, will find "upskilling programs that teach and expose them to new skills in other functions like software development, cyber security, data science, marketing, supply chain and finance."

The retailer said it offers health and personal benefits, a discounted company stock purchase program and more. Through the company’s new accelerated hiring process, applicants could receive an offer within one day of applying.