BlackRock Expands Workforce Investment in Texas to Strengthen Skilled Trades Pipeline
· Texas Border Business
BlackRock has announced a $30 million investment in Texas as part of its Future Builders initiative, aimed at enhancing skilled trades education. This initiative is expected to provide electrical training for over 12,000 Texans. The announcement was made at Texas State Technical College in Waco, with Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Joe Esparza in attendance. The Texas Association of Business emphasized the importance of aligning workforce training with employer needs and called for policy reforms to modernize credentialing processes. This investment is seen as crucial for addressing labor shortages and supporting economic growth in Texas.
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