Lowe's Launches Initiative with Industry Partners to Train One Million Skilled Tradespeople by 2035
On September 1, 2026, Lowe’s announced a new initiative in partnership with over 75 companies and organizations through the Building Futures Skilled Trades Coalition. The coalition aims to train and certify one million skilled tradespeople across America by 2035. Key partners include Nvidia, General Motors, AT&T, and Bank of America. The U.S. is currently facing a shortage of two million workers in skilled trades, which experts estimate costs the economy $1 trillion annually. Janice Dupré, Lowe’s executive vice president and chair of the Lowe's Foundation, emphasized that this issue requires collective action due to its scale and long-term impact on infrastructure and economic stability. The initiative addresses a growing concern as fewer young people are entering skilled trades in favor of college degrees. Skilled trade programs offer faster training periods—ranging from 90 days to six months—with lower debt compared to traditional higher education, while leading to high-paying careers such as electricians or plumbers.
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Topics: corporate partnership skilled trades workforce development