Workforce Development
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Meta's America's Workforce Academy Trains Tradespeople for New Tech
In its first seven days, Meta and CBRE's LevelUp fiber technician training program received 35,000 applications for just 1,000 openings.
Victoria ISD's CTE program builds skilled trades pipeline
During the 2025-26 school year, Victoria ISD students earned 1,184 industry-based certifications, establishing a robust pipeline for skilled trades.
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.
County Grant Funds Freeport Armory Conversion to Trade School
Nassau County has awarded a $300,000 grant to Freeport, initiating the transformation of its historic armory into a new trade school.
Local trade schools are key to economic growth.
At Chattahoochee Technical College, many students secure employment in high-demand fields like HVAC before completing coursework, proving the immediate value of practical education.
Metallica's foundation invests millions in skilled trades training
In its eighth year, Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation is investing over $3.
AI Training for Trades Workers: A Path to Economic Resilience
Microsoft and the North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) offer free AI literacy courses and credentials to millions of skilled trades workers across North America.
Lowe's Foundation Grants $1 Million to Houston Community College
The Lowe's Foundation just awarded nearly $8 million in grants to 10 community and technical colleges, including a $1 million grant to Houston Community College.
Meta's $115M Boost for Skilled Trades Addresses Specific Shortages
In just seven days, Meta and CBRE's LevelUp fiber technician training program received 35,000 applications for only 1,000 openings, underscoring an overwhelming demand for skilled trades training tied
Lowe's Foundation Grants $1M to Houston Community College for Skilled Trades
Houston Community College secured a $1 million grant from the Lowe's Foundation, part of nearly $8 million distributed to 10 community and technical colleges.
Lowe's Foundation adds $8M to skilled trades training grants
In a single announcement, Lowe's Foundation just committed nearly $8 million to train the next generation of electricians, plumbers, and carpenters, bringing its total investment in skilled trades edu
Independent auto repair shops face critical skills gap by 2026.
The automotive industry is losing an estimated $1.
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.
Modular Construction's Skills Gap: A New Certificate III Aims to Bridge It
In the first four months of this year, Chinese enterprises exported RMB 1.
Skilled Trades Need 2.1 Million Workers by 2030. Attracting Talent in 2026 is Key.
Last year, nearly 600,000 jobs were posted for major skilled trades positions, yet only about 150,000 new workers entered the labor pool through apprenticeship programs.
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 .
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
Natchez Building Trades Program Strengthens Workforce for Growth
Since July 2020, Natchez has seen over 400 new businesses open or expand, creating close to 1400 new jobs.
AI Demands Trades Workers, But Skills Gap Threatens Data Center Boom
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang recently declared that hundreds of thousands of electricians and plumbers will be needed to build the data centers powering the AI revolution, according to Fortune .
Skilled trades: 2.1M jobs needed by 2030, $1T opportunity
A staggering $1 trillion in annual economic losses looms for the U.
HCC Apprenticeship Program Secures New Funding for Skilled Trades
Houston Community College recently secured a $17 million investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies , signaling a major push to expand skilled trades through apprenticeships.
NTI Accelerates Skilled Trades Training to Combat Shrinking Labor Workforce
In Texas, up to 78% of contractors struggle to fill specialized trade positions, according to HVACInsider .
Mentorship programs are key to closing the skilled trades gap by 2026.
In 2018, Bill 47 shifted the journeyperson-to-apprentice ratio from 3:1 to 1:1, dramatically expanding apprenticeship capacity nationwide.
Walmart opens Atlanta skilled trades training hub
Walmart now offers some internally trained technicians a pay range up to $51 per hour, a significant boost from typical retail wages.
Mentorship Programs are Key to Bridging the Skilled Trades Gap by 2026
Despite a critical shortage of skilled trades workers, 35 percent of middle and high school parents believe vocational programs are only for 'high-achieving' students, revealing a deep-seated percepti
Meta's $115M Academy Fights Skilled Trades Gap With New Training
In just seven days, Meta's Level-Up fiber installation training program received 35,000 applications.
Texas Gov. Abbott Boosts Skilled Trades Training for High-Demand Jobs
Governor Greg Abbott has directed four Texas state agencies to immediately overhaul workforce development programs.
Women in Skilled Trades Face Stalled Leadership, Despite Gains
In 2024, tradeswomen in construction and extraction occupations reached 366,360, the highest percentage since 2015, according to Manufacturers Alliance .
Skilled trades education is key to Ontario's 2026 economic stability.
Ontario's economy is bleeding $24 billion annually due to a critical shortage of skilled trades workers.
Meta's New Academy Trains for Data Center Tech Jobs
In 2026, Meta is committing $115 million to provide free training, including tuition, housing, and a daily stipend, for a five-week program with a guaranteed job upon completion, according to...