Post by Google

“Building the physical infrastructure for America’s future requires significantly increasing the pipeline of skilled tradespeople across the country – a challenge that can only be addressed with collective action.” — Ruth Porat on our new Skilled Trades Alliance in partnership with BlackRock, Carhartt, and Ford Motor Company. To help meet the growing demand for skilled trades workers, Google is joining forces with BlackRock, Carhartt, and Ford to launch the Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades. Together we'll expand apprenticeships, modernize training, and help fill hundreds of thousands of open jobs. We're starting with training programs across 30 states, with the goal of expanding nationwide. To multiply our impact, the alliance is focusing on three key areas: -Building a stronger pipeline for the skilled trades. -Scaling proven, evidence-based training approaches. -Inviting new partners to help expand opportunities nationwide.  Learn more about the alliance in this Fortune op-ed co-authored by the founding companies. https://lnkd.in/gBRBbQ7E