Government Funding
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Government investment in vocational training for skilled trades lags.
Job skills training has been shown to increase individual earnings by up to 69.
Government Invests Millions in Construction Apprenticeship Programs
California alone is investing $25 million in grants for skilled trades, funding 88 apprenticeship programs set to train 22,208 workers, according to gov.
Canada Launches $6B Program Addressing Skilled Trades Shortage
Canada's federal government just pledged up to $6 billion for a 'Team Canada Strong' program, aiming to train 100,000 new skilled trades workers by 2030-31.
Government Funds Boost Skilled Trades Training
The U.S. Department of Labor alone has injected over $162 million into expanding Registered Apprenticeships. This marks a national pivot towards bolstering the skilled trades workforce. This substanti
House Bill Proposes Amtrak Funding Cuts, Threatening Service
A House appropriations subcommittee proposes significant cuts to Amtrak's funding for fiscal year 2027.
GSA: Congress diverted $15.6B from building fund since 2011
Since 2011, Congress has diverted over $15.6 billion from the General Services Administration's federal building fund.