Workforce Development
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Saginaw Career Complex receives $2.5M grant for auto collision training
The Saginaw Career Complex, whose auto collision program relied on equipment from the 1990s, just secured a $2.5 million federal grant, the largest in its 30-year history, according to the SCC Director.
Vocational training initiatives face skilled labor shortage
77% of manufacturers report difficulties attracting and retaining workers, highlighting a pervasive struggle across the industry.
Vocational Training Struggles with Tech Amidst Skills Chasm
By 2030, 2.1 million skilled trade jobs are projected to remain unfilled, a deficit that could cost the economy $1 trillion annually, even as AI and robots begin to reshape these very roles. This stag
Adelaide Careers Expo Showcases Skilled Trades Vocational Training
At the Adelaide Careers and Employment Expo, students aren't just browsing brochures.
Young people flock to skilled trades careers, boosting student engagement initiatives
Last year, enrollment in vocational-focused community colleges surged by 16%, reaching its highest level since 2018, signaling a powerful shift in student career aspirations.
Trade schools and career expos boost skilled trades education in 2026
Nearly 1,300 high school students in Milwaukee recently spent a day trying their hands at welding, bricklaying, and electrical work, a clear sign of how the next generation views skilled trades, accor
Trades and service pros are key to local development resilience.
In one mid-sized American city, the average age of a licensed plumber is 58, and only 3% of high school graduates enter vocational training programs, creating a looming crisis for essential urban infr
Skilled Trades Training Initiatives Undermined by Retention
Some 2.1 million skilled trade jobs are expected to go unfilled by 2030, potentially resulting in $1 trillion in annual economic losses, according to Facilities Dive . This severe and growing deficit
BlackRock launches $100 million initiative for skilled trades training
BlackRock, a financial giant known for its investment prowess, has committed $100 million to train up to 50,000 skilled craft workers, marking a significant philanthropic pivot into vocational educati
Vocational Training Investment Key to Skilled Labor Shortage
The U.S. faces a staggering annual deficit of 1.7 million skilled-trade workers, a gap threatening to stall critical infrastructure and economic growth across multiple sectors. Annually, 2.9 million s
State Leaders Champion Skilled Trades for Youth Vocational Training
In Michigan, a record 55,431 students completed Career and Technical Education programs in the 2024-25 school year, more than double the number from just a decade prior, according to Bridge Michigan .
Siemens Foundation Aims for 25,000 NC Skilled Workers, Boosting Access
The Siemens Foundation is investing $9.25 million to launch Careers Electric™ in North Carolina, aiming to train 25,000 people for energy and infrastructure jobs within a decade.
Apprenticeships Surge: Vocational Training Tackles Skilled Trades Labor Shortage
In 2023, Southern Home Services hired Matt Ellenberg to enhance training.
Michigan skilled trades programs show widening access disparities
A state audit found 70% of new skilled trades equipment funding went to districts with higher property tax revenues, benefiting wealthier suburban schools, according to the State Auditor General's Off
Michigan skilled trades programs are not equitable, new report finds.
In Michigan, where skilled trades jobs are projected to grow by 13% over the next decade, only 18% of current apprenticeships are held by individuals from underrepresented minority groups.
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.
Apprenticeships Address Skilled Trades Labor Shortage
CBRE and Meta are launching a multiyear initiative called LevelUp to recruit and train thousands of fiber technicians for U.