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News and information for skilled trades like carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.

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Government Invests Millions in Construction Apprenticeship Programs

California alone is investing $25 million in grants for skilled trades, funding 88 apprenticeship programs set to train 22,208 workers, according to gov.

Rick Donovan· Sep 12· 3 min read
Dignitaries participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for NAIT's new Advanced Skills Centre, a massive $779 million investment in trades education.

NAIT breaks ground on $779M Advanced Skills Centre for trades

Rick Donovan · Sep 11
Young diverse students learning skilled trades with modern tools in a bright, well-equipped workshop, symbolizing future career opportunities.

Grants Fuel Trades Education, Drawing Next-Gen Workers

Rick Donovan · Sep 10
Diverse gig workers in Tamil Nadu looking towards a hopeful future, symbolizing increased accident insurance coverage.

Tamil Nadu Doubles Gig Worker Accident Cover to ₹10 Lakh

Rick Donovan · Sep 2
Diverse individuals learning skilled trades like carpentry and electrical work in a well-lit, modern training facility, symbolizing workforce development.

Lowe's Foundation Invests $34 Million in Skilled Trades Training

Rick Donovan · Aug 8
Young students proudly sign commitment papers for skilled trades careers at a National Signing Day event, celebrating their future in vocational fields.

Young people flock to skilled trades careers, boosting student engagement initiatives

Last year, enrollment in vocational-focused community colleges surged by 16%, reaching its highest level since 2018, signaling a powerful shift in student career aspirations.

Rick Donovan· May 8· 6 min
Diverse skilled trades workers on a construction site, looking at an unfinished skyscraper, symbolizing the challenge of filling millions of jobs.

Skilled Trades Training Initiatives Undermined by Retention

Some 2.1 million skilled trade jobs are expected to go unfilled by 2030, potentially resulting in $1 trillion in annual economic losses, according to Facilities Dive . This severe and growing deficit

Rick Donovan· May 7· 7 min