Trades
News and information for skilled trades like carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
National Apprenticeship Week Highlights Skilled Trades Opportunities in 2026
Montana's Registered Apprenticeship Program grew by 33% over the past decade, reaching 3,464 active apprenticeships across 65 occupations in 2025, according to the National Governors Association .
Canada Invests $6 Billion to Address Skilled Trades Labor Shortage
The Canadian government commits up to $6 billion over five years to address the skilled trades worker shortage, according to Daily Hive .
2026 Initiatives Expand Skilled Trades for Students, Veterans, and Women
The Gwyn Morgan and Patricia Trottier Foundation has granted $2.
U.S. Develops New Pathways to Address Skilled Trades Labor Shortage
The artificial intelligence boom, often seen as a white-collar revolution, paradoxically faces a critical shortage of nearly 200,000 fiber-optic technicians.
Alabama launches $2,000 scholarship for aviation and construction careers
Students eyeing careers in aviation or construction in Alabama have a new target: May 2026, when applications open for $100,000 in new scholarships.
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
Skilled trades shortage strains economy, new training initiatives launch
The U.S. faces a projected deficit of nearly 1.4 million skilled trades jobs by 2030. This gap could cost the national economy an estimated $325.6 billion in lost GDP annually, according to Bringbackt
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
Anheuser-Busch Invests $600M in Skilled Trades Training
Last year, nearly 600,000 jobs were posted for major skilled trades positions in the U.
New training program boosts construction skills, filling tech jobs
Meta and CBRE have launched the LevelUp Fiber Technician Pathway, a free, four-week training program designed to prepare individuals with no prior experience to become fiber technicians for data cente
Red Wing launches IronFlex boots for immediate comfort
Red Wing, a brand recognized for its rugged work boots, has launched its new IronFlex line, designed using insights from over three million worker foot scans.
Skilled trades gap creates 1.4 million job openings by 2030
By 2030, America faces a deficit of 1.
Skilled trades workforce crisis drives economic impact in 2026
Nearly 60% of companies hiring skilled trades workers report a critical shortage of necessary skills, creating a bottleneck in the U.
Scout programs open new facilities for skilled trades training
The Boy Scouts of America will open 50 new skilled trades education centers by 2025, backed by a $150 million investment.
Detroit high school students explore skilled trades careers
Over 100 Detroit high school students, including girls from the Detroit Public Schools Community District, recently got their hands dirty at a construction site in southwest Detroit, directly connecti
Detroit teens explore skilled trades at workforce development expo
Last year, over 70% of Detroit high school students who attended the annual Skilled Trades Expo received job offers or apprenticeships before graduation, a stark contrast to national college graduate
Riverside School Board Launches Jill of All Trades Initiative
In Pakistan's Tharparkar region, 50 girls are now learning graphic design and embroidery, part of a global surge in initiatives aiming to equip young people with practical skills, according to The Fri
Nigeria Plans Nationwide Artisan Training Program for 100,000
A new nationwide program aims to train 100,000 construction artisans, but its official launch is nearly two years away, on April 21, 2026.
Diverse 2026 Trade School Initiatives for Workforce Development
California alone is deploying $37.
Pima Community College Plans 2026 Opening for New Tech Center
Pima Community College's new 25,000-square-foot Building and Construction Technology Center, funded in part by over $1.
Pima Community College opens $1.2M expanded lab April 14, 2026
Pima Community College's Building and Construction Technology program is expanding its lab tenfold, from 2,500 to 25,000 square feet.
BC Skills event Abbotsford boosts vocational careers in skilled trades
Last year, over 5,000 students in Abbotsford attended a single event showcasing welding, carpentry, and culinary arts, far exceeding expectations for vocational career interest.
Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison bets $250M on AI and human skills
Despite investing in artificial intelligence to boost sales and productivity, Lowe's commits $250 million over the next decade.
Lowe's $250M for 250K Workers: Valuing Skills Amid AI Growth
Lowe's is committing a quarter of a billion dollars over the next decade to train 250,000 skilled tradespeople.
Lowe's Invests $250M in Skilled Trades Amid AI Limitations
Lowe's is committing a quarter-billion dollars over the next decade to train 250,000 plumbers, carpenters, and electricians.
Lowe's invests $250M to train 250,000 workers in skilled trades
Over the next decade, Lowe's plans to spend $250 million to train 250,000 skilled tradespeople, a number equivalent to nearly 80% of its current workforce, according to Black Enterprise .
Lowe's Pledges $250 Million for Skilled Trades Training
A Wisconsin town recently restricted AI data centers, while Lowe's is investing $250 million over the next decade to train 250,000 skilled trades professionals.
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 .
Lowe's Foundation Pledges $250M for Skilled Trades Technology Education
In Columbus, Georgia, a new TV docuseries sponsored by the Lowe's Foundation spotlights local craftsmen.
Blue Ridge Community College offers free construction training to address labor shortages.
Local construction companies in the Blue Ridge region report a 20% increase in project delays due to a critical labor shortage, according to a Local Builders Association Survey.