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flag Walmart and others expand training to fill skilled trades gap amid worker shortages.

flag Major U.S. companies like Walmart and Lowe’s are expanding training programs to address a growing shortage of skilled tradesworkers, driven by retirements, reduced immigration, and low public awareness. flag Walmart’s tuition-free, hands-on initiative, launched in 2024, has trained nearly 400 workers across Texas, Indiana, and Florida, with plans to train 4,000 by 2030. flag Employees like Liz Cardenas have advanced to technician roles earning $43.50 per hour. flag Despite these efforts, McKinsey projects 20 job openings for every new worker in trade fields by 2032, and experts say the gap will persist due to structural labor market challenges.

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