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Diverse construction workers on a busy site with Blue Ridge Community College in the background, highlighting a new training initiative.
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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.

Scott Ramirez·April 10, 2026
Skilled tradespeople, including a plumber, electrician, and carpenter, working with tools in a workshop, with a faint AI interface in the background, symbolizing the enduring value of human craftsmanship over AI's physical limits.
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Lowe's Invests $250 Million in Skilled Trades, Citing AI's Limits

The Lowe's Foundation is committing $250 million to develop the next generation of skilled trades professionals, a move its CEO says is critical in an era where AI's physical limitations are becoming clear.

Rick Donovan·April 8, 2026
A skilled carpenter working with traditional tools, with a subtle, futuristic AI interface in the background, highlighting human expertise over technology.
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Lowe's Boosts Skilled Trades Investment, CEO Touts Human Expertise Over AI

Amid a growing labor shortage, Lowe's is quintupling its investment in skilled trades training. CEO Marvin Ellison asserts that human ingenuity and physical skill will remain irreplaceable, even as AI advances.

Rick Donovan·April 8, 2026