Section

Trades

News and information for skilled trades like carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.

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· Jul 18· 2 min read

Gen Z eyes skilled trades: 55% consider careers for high pay

Rick Donovan · Jul 17

Young people flock to skilled trades careers, boosting student engagement initiatives

Rick Donovan · May 8

Skilled Trades Training Initiatives Undermined by Retention

Rick Donovan · May 7

BlackRock launches $100 million initiative for skilled trades training

Rick Donovan · May 7

Diverse skilled tradespeople working on a large-scale construction project, symbolizing the critical need for a robust workforce.

US Skilled Trades Crisis Threatens Economic Growth

By 2030, the U.S. faces a deficit of nearly 1.4 million skilled trade workers, a looming crisis that could stall critical infrastructure and economic growth, according to bringbackthetrades. This proj

Rick Donovan· Apr 21· 5 min

A skilled carpenter working with traditional tools, with a subtle, futuristic AI interface in the background, highlighting human expertise over technology.

Lowe's Boosts Skilled Trades Investment, CEO Touts Human Expertise Over AI

Amid a growing labor shortage, Lowe's is quintupling its investment in skilled trades training. CEO Marvin Ellison asserts that human ingenuity and physical skill will remain irreplaceable, even as AI advances.

Rick Donovan· Apr 8· 6 min

Opinion & Editorial

Skilled trades surge in popularity for young people seeking secure careers.

Rick Donovan · Jul 19

Analysis & Trends

AI infrastructure boom creates specialized construction trades demand

Rick Donovan · Jul 19