Infrastructure

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Diverse tradespeople, including carpenters, electricians, and plumbers, working on a construction site, symbolizing private sector investment in skilled labor.

Beyond the Press Release: Why Large Private Sector Investments Are Crucial for Trades

Lowe's recent $250 million investment to train 250,000 tradespeople is a critical model for how large private sector capital can sustainably address the nation's escalating skilled trades gap, vital for economic growth and infrastructure development.

Rick Donovan·April 9, 2026

Diverse apprentices in a modern vocational training center, welding, working with robotics, and designing, symbolizing the innovation in skilled trades education.

Trades

The Trades Are Calling: We Must Innovate Vocational Training and Apprenticeships Now

The future of our national infrastructure hinges on a robust pipeline of skilled trades professionals. To secure it, we must commit to innovating vocational training and apprenticeships now.

Rick Donovan·April 3, 2026