Google, Ford, BlackRock, and Carhartt Launch $450 Million Skilled Trades Alliance
On July 21, 2026, BlackRock, Ford Motor Company, Google, and Carhartt announced the Alliance for America's Skilled Trades, a coalition aimed at addressing a severe shortage of skilled workers in the U.S. The four founding companies have committed a combined $450 million to expand workforce training and fund apprenticeship pipelines across 30 states. Ford is the largest contributor with $300 million, driven by a projected need for over 350,000 new auto technicians by 2029 and 5,000 unfilled dealership positions. BlackRock's $100 million Future Builders program aims to train 50,000 workers over five years, while Google's $50 million commitment targets over 300,000 workers for energy and technology infrastructure roles. The announcement comes as the construction sector reported 298,000 open positions in May 2026, and electrician employment is projected to grow 9% by 2034, triple the national average.
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