Home Depot sets goal of 15 million introductions to construction trade careers by 2032

Home Depot and its Foundation set a goal of 15 million introductions to skilled construction careers by 2032 through the Path to Pro programs. The company added Path to Pro Skills Explorers, a free hands-on curriculum for students aged 11 to 17, developed with Scouting America. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 4.1 million construction skilled trades openings over the next decade.

• Goal: 15 million introductions to skilled construction careers by 2032
• New Path to Pro Skills Explorers curriculum for students ages 11 to 17, built with Scouting America
• More than 200,000 people have graduated from the Path to Pro Skills Program
• BLS projects 4.1 million construction skilled trades jobs to open over the next decade