Training Programs

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Diverse trainees engaged in hands-on fiber optic installation training, highlighting Meta's program addressing the skilled trades shortage with high demand.
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Meta's Program Addresses Skilled Trades Shortage

In just seven days, Meta's Level-Up fiber installation training program received an astonishing 35,000 applications.

Scott Ramirez·August 16, 2026
Diverse individuals learning skilled trades like carpentry and electrical work in a well-lit, modern training facility, symbolizing workforce development.
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Lowe's Foundation Invests $34 Million in Skilled Trades Training

Since 2023, the Lowe's Foundation has poured over $34 million into Gable Grants, spearheading a national effort to rebuild America's skilled trades workforce.

Rick Donovan·August 8, 2026
Diverse group of young Canadians training and working in skilled trades, representing the future of the workforce and Canada's infrastructure development.
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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.

Rick Donovan·July 18, 2026
Diverse individuals learning skilled trades like carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work, showcasing a commitment to future workforce development.
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Lowe's Foundation invests $250 million in skilled trades training programs

The Lowe's Foundation plans to invest a quarter-billion dollars to train 250,000 skilled tradespeople by 2035, according to Lowe's Foundation .

Rick Donovan·July 14, 2026
Diverse trainees learning carpentry, electrical, and plumbing skills in a well-equipped, sunlit workshop, representing new opportunities in skilled trades.
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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

Rick Donovan·July 11, 2026
Diverse group of plumbers, electricians, and construction workers collaborating on a holographic blueprint, symbolizing Google's investment in skilled trades training.
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Google invests $50 million in skilled trades training programs

Google, known for search and AI, has pledged $50 million to train over 300,000 plumbers, electricians, and construction workers across 20 states.

Rick Donovan·June 13, 2026
Diverse individuals learning carpentry and electrical skills in a modern training facility, emphasizing the value of human expertise in skilled trades.
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Lowe's Foundation invests $250M in skilled trades training

Lowe's Foundation is investing $250 million over the next decade to train 250,000 skilled trade workers.

Rick Donovan·May 4, 2026
Diverse group of people engaged in hands-on skilled trades training, learning carpentry and electrical skills in a bright, modern workshop setting.
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Lowe's Invests $450M in Skilled Trade Worker Training Programs

Lowe's has committed an additional $200 million to train 250,000 tradespeople by 2035, bringing its total investment to $450 million and signaling a massive corporate intervention into the national sk

Rick Donovan·April 27, 2026
Diverse group of trainees learning plumbing, electrical, and HVAC skills in a modern workshop setting, representing Lowe's workforce development initiative.
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Lowe's Pledges $250M to Train 250,000 Skilled Trade Workers

The U.S. will need 456,000 additional construction workers by 2027. Lowe's aims to fill this gap with a quarter-billion-dollar investment. This commitment trains 250,000 skilled trade workers over the

Rick Donovan·April 25, 2026
Diverse apprentices learning in a modern workshop, utilizing advanced tools, representing the future of skilled trades with Lowe's Foundation support.
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Lowe's Foundation's $250M Bet: Apprenticeship Programs Reshape Skilled Trades

Lowe's Foundation commits an unprecedented $250 million to train 250,000 skilled trade workers by 2035.

Ben Foster·April 19, 2026
Diverse group of people learning skilled trades like carpentry, electrical work, and plumbing in a modern training facility.
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Lowe's Foundation Pledges $250M to Train 250K Workers by 2035

By 2035, the Lowe's Foundation plans to train 250,000 skilled trades workers with a $250 million investment, a scale of corporate workforce development rarely seen, according to Entrepreneur .

Rick Donovan·April 11, 2026
Diverse group of trainees learning carpentry and electrical skills in a bright, modern workshop, symbolizing the future of skilled trades.
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Lowe's Foundation Pledges $250 Million for Skilled Trades Training

By 2035, Lowe's aims to have trained a quarter-million skilled trades workers, a workforce larger than Boise, Idaho's entire population.

Rick Donovan·April 11, 2026