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Construction Trades

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High school students in New Orleans actively participating in building a house, learning construction trades and life skills.
Trades

unCommon Construction teaches youth trade and life skills

High school students in New Orleans earn school credit for building houses and get their paychecks matched 50 cents on the dollar for future education.

Rick Donovan·August 26, 2026
Diverse students learning skilled trades like plumbing, electrical, and carpentry in a modern vocational training center, symbolizing the Lowe's Foundation's investment in future professionals.
Trades

Lowe's Foundation Pledges $250 Million for Skilled Trades Training

In a major move to combat the national labor crisis, the Lowe's Foundation has committed $250 million over the next decade to fund skilled trades training for 250,000 new professionals.

Rick Donovan·April 7, 2026