Powering the next generation of American workers

For nearly 40 years, Blackrock has helped Americans save and prepare for their future. As we enter a new era of infrastructure development, there is a powerful opportunity to translate this investment into lasting economic opportunity for people and communities across the country. Becoming a master plumber opened so many doors. It was the best decision I ever made. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, hundreds of thousands of net new skilled trade jobs will be needed in the coming years to meet demand.

That's why the Blackrock Foundation is launching a national $100 million philanthropic initiative to help close the skilled labor gap, connecting people to skilled trades, training and putting them on the path to become future builders.

With commitments like this, we have the opportunity to train young people faster so that we get them on the job sites and to help them start their career down a good path of success for them and their families.

This generation of workers has an opportunity none of us ever had prior to this moment in history. By investing in training and access today, we're helping ensure more people can participate in and benefit from the infrastructure transformation underway across the country.