Economic Resilience

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Skilled trades workers collaborating with AI technology on a construction site, showcasing a future of augmented work and economic resilience.

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.

Ben Foster·August 6, 2026

A vibrant community tool library with people of diverse backgrounds borrowing and returning a wide array of tools, showcasing accessibility and resourcefulness.

Tools & Equipment

Tool Libraries Are Growing, Poised for Wider Adoption

The number of tool libraries across North America has surged by 150% in just five years, from 100 to 250, according to a Tool Library Association Report 2023.

Kyle Brenner·June 8, 2026