AllTradesJournal

Skills Gap

2 articles

Diverse students in a modern vocational training center learning skilled trades like welding and plumbing, symbolizing investment in workforce development to close the skills gap.
Industry

Stop Admiring the Skills Gap: Why Investing in Vocational Training Is Our Only Way Out

The US faces a critical skilled trades shortage, threatening our economy. Aggressive investment in vocational training programs is no longer an option but an economic imperative to address this crisis.

Rick Donovan·April 4, 2026
Diverse students learning skilled trades in a modern vocational training center, including welding, carpentry, and electrical work, symbolizing investment in future workforce development.
Trades

New Investment Targets Skilled Trades Education as Builders Report Skills Crisis

PPG and the PPG Foundation have committed $10 million to advance skilled trades education, addressing a growing skills crisis in the construction sector. This funding aims to build a future pipeline of talent for critical roles.

Scott Ramirez·April 2, 2026