The founding members—BlackRock, Carhartt, Ford Motor Company and Google—have already committed independently to supporting skilled workforce training initiatives in 30 states. Initiative Focuses on Workforce DevelopmentThe Alliance for America's Skilled Trades will concentrate on three primary objectives:Expanding awareness of skilled trades careers and increasing access to career pathways. of skilled trades careers and increasing access to career pathways. BlackRock and GIP are proud to launch the Alliance for America's Skilled Trades to support the workers who will build, operate, and maintain the infrastructure that underpins America's future competitiveness." "At Ford, we recognize the skilled trades workforce shortage is a national crisis but also a generational opportunity," said Jim Farley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ford.