Trades Gap

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Diverse tradespeople, including carpenters, electricians, and plumbers, working on a construction site, symbolizing private sector investment in skilled labor.

Beyond the Press Release: Why Large Private Sector Investments Are Crucial for Trades

Lowe's recent $250 million investment to train 250,000 tradespeople is a critical model for how large private sector capital can sustainably address the nation's escalating skilled trades gap, vital for economic growth and infrastructure development.

Rick Donovan·April 9, 2026