War Department drops $10M for skilled trades program
- The U.S. Department of War awarded a $10 million contract for the Build Freedom project to develop skilled trades workers.
- Mike Rowe received the funds to support the mikeroweWORKS Foundation Scholarship program for the skilled trades.
- Michael Cadenazzi noted that COVID-19 and societal factors have discouraged people from skilled trade jobs.
- Mike Rowe stated that all funds will provide work ethic scholarships to tradespeople, aiming to boost participation in skilled trades.
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Department Of War Devotes $10M To Skilled Trades Training With Mike Rowe
The Department of War launched a national workforce initiative this week to address talent shortages in the defense industrial base. The effort, called BuildFreedom.US, includes $10 million in funding presented by Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael P. Duffey to Mike Rowe in support of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation Scholarship program. “On behalf of everyone at the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, I’m honored to accept this do…
War Department drops $10M for skilled trades program
(The Center Square) - The U.S. Department of War awarded a $10 million contract on Thursday as part of its Build Freedom project, an effort to develop workers for the skilled trades.
DoW Launches BuildFreedom.us with Mike Row
The Department of War today announced the launch of the Build Freedom workforce development initiative. Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael P. Duffey will present a $10 million investment to skilled trades advocate Mike Rowe to support the mikeroweWORKS Foundation Scholarship program. “On behalf of everyone at the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, I’m honored to accept this donation from BuildFreedom.US. Every penny will be sp…
DOW and Mike Rowe Form $10M Partnership to Rebuild America’s Industrial Workforce
The Department of War today announced the launch of the Build Freedom workforce development initiative. Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael P. Duffey will present a $10 million investment to skilled trades advocate Mike Rowe to support the mikeroweWORKS Foundation Scholarship program. The post DOW and Mike Rowe Form $10M Partnership to Rebuild America’s Industrial Workforce appeared first on Texas Border Business.
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