Training One Million Workers
The U.S. is facing a massive shortage of skilled trade workers. Here is how a new national coalition plans to train the next generation.
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For every 5 retiring skilled workers, only 2 replace them. This deficit could leave 2.1 million trade jobs unfilled by 2030, costing the U.S.
$1 trillion annually. With construction demand spiking, Deloitte projects the industry needs 499,000 new workers by 2026.
To help, the Lowe's Foundation launched a coalition to train 1 million trade professionals by 2035.