SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 29, 2026) – October is Manufacturing Month, and Toyota Texas is closing it out with more than one reason to celebrate. Driven by the growth and development of team members and continued commitment to San Antonio, the plant is marking workforce milestones within its own campus and in the community.

This month, the San Antonio manufacturing facility surpassed 4,000 Toyota team members, highlighting an important chapter in the company’s continued growth and impact in the region. More than 20 on-site suppliers employ an additional 5,600 people on campus. The milestone follows the completion of hiring for the new Rear Axle Unit Plant, which has welcomed more than 400 employees to support the facility’s upcoming operations.

These achievements reflect Toyota Texas’ ongoing commitment to developing talent and creating opportunities for both new and existing team members. Through training, professional development and upskilling initiatives, employees continue to build the skills needed for evolving manufacturing technologies while advancing their careers.

“Manufacturing is ultimately about people,” said Frank Voss, group vice president of truck manufacturing, Toyota Motor North America, and president of Toyota Texas. “This Manufacturing Month, we’re proud to celebrate the team members whose dedication and commitment have helped us reach a new high point in our operations, including surpassing 4,000 employees and completing hiring for our new unit plant. Equally exciting, we are proud to support programs and organizations that create meaningful career opportunities for individuals and families throughout our community.”

Toyota’s commitment to giving back extends beyond the plant and into the communities where it has established roots. To further support education, skills training and economic mobility across South Texas, the company is announcing $250,000 in community workforce development grants to three organizations that are helping individuals and families build brighter futures. These philanthropic investments support programs that expand access to education, job training and workforce readiness, and create multiple career pathways to long-term financial stability across the region:

Goodwill San Antonio
Toyota Texas is providing $100,000 to support Goodwill’s Technical Career Pathways Program. The funding will allow eligible participants to access training through both the Reentry Pathway and Manufacturing Boot Camp Pathway, helping to create opportunities for justice-involved individuals and others seeking skills training, career preparation and long-term economic stability. Toyota is proud to support Goodwill San Antonio’s workforce readiness and second-chance opportunities for community members pursuing meaningful careers in manufacturing and beyond.

Southwest Independent School District
Toyota Texas is providing $100,000 to support career and technical education and workforce preparedness initiatives within Southwest ISD. Funding will expand welding and industry education programs by increasing access to equipment, instructional resources and hands-on learning experiences, allowing students to build practical skills and explore career pathways available after graduation. Southwest ISD serves children and families in the community surrounding Toyota Texas.

Project QUEST
Toyota Texas is providing $50,000 to support Project QUEST’s individualized workforce development program. Funding will help participants access career assessments, education and training opportunities, coaching and job placement support as they prepare for careers in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, skilled trades and other high-demand industries. The organization’s high-touch model supports participants throughout their workforce journey, helping them gain new skills and pursue long-term career success.

As Toyota Texas looks toward its future vehicle assembly plant expansion, hiring activities are expected to begin in 2029, creating new opportunities for the next generation of Toyota team members.

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1. Carlos Contreras, CEO & President of Goodwill San Antonio
“We are deeply grateful to Toyota for its generous $100,000 investment in Goodwill San Antonio and our mission of changing lives through the power of work. This support will help us expand access to technical training in manufacturing, construction, and logistics, creating pathways to meaningful employment for individuals in our community, including those rebuilding their lives after incarceration. Toyota’s commitment goes beyond financial support, it represents an investment in people, second chances, and the skilled workforce our region needs to thrive. Together, we are helping individuals gain the skills and opportunities to build brighter futures for themselves and their families while strengthening our regional workforce and economy.”

2. Brandon Crisp, Acting Superintendent, Southwest Independent School District
“The Southside is growing, and Toyota’s expansion further strengthens our community as a place where families can build successful lives. Toyota’s investment in Southwest ISD’s welding program will provide more equipment and hands-on learning opportunities for students in Southwest Legacy High School’s P-TECH and traditional welding pathways. This expansion also brings jobs and career opportunities that can allow our students to build successful futures right here in their own community.”

3. Francisco Martinez, President & CEO of Project QUEST
“Toyota’s continued investment in San Antonio is about more than expanding manufacturing. It’s about investing in the people and families who make our community stronger. At Project QUEST, we see firsthand how access to education, training and the right career can change lives, not just for individuals, but for their families and generations to come. We are grateful for Toyota’s investment in our work and are proud to partner with them to create more opportunities for individuals to access in-demand, living-wage careers.”