Trades Shortage

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A diverse team of skilled tradespeople, including electricians, plumbers, and carpenters, working together on a construction site, symbolizing the need for comprehensive solutions to the skilled trades shortage.

Lowe's $250M Is a Start, But Government Incentives and Education Reform Must Fix the Skilled Trades Shortage

While corporate investment like the Lowe's Foundation's $250 million is a welcome step, it cannot single-handedly solve the skilled trades shortage; a comprehensive solution requires robust government incentives and fundamental educational reforms.

Rick Donovan·April 7, 2026