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BlackRock’s $100M Bet on the American Worker: Inside the Future Builders Plan
BlackRock’s Future Builders initiative is a $100 million commitment aimed at strengthening the skilled trades workforce. Financial correspondent Lydia Moynihan discussed the plan with BlackRock’s Global Head of Corporate Affairs, John Kelly, highlighting the growing demand for electricians and welders.
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