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BuildFreedom.US Initiative Targets Skilled Trades In Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin
The Department of Defense is expanding its workforce development initiative, BuildFreedom.US, to Ohio, Illinois, and Wisconsin. The program aims to address talent shortages in the defense industrial base by connecting government, industry, and colleges to promote ‘artificial intelligence-proof’ jobs in skilled trades. The initiative has awarded $10 million to the mikeroweWORKS Foundation to support job candidates in welding, plumbing, and electrical work. The expansion represents the next phase of BuildFreedom.US’ national expansion, with the goal of rebuilding the defense industrial base. This story was originally published on Manufacturing Dive.