LA necesita 100,000 trabajadores de la construcción. Los colegios comunitarios se apresuran a capacitarlos
President Trump's administration canceled a $20 million federal grant intended for construction training, citing opposition to DEI and environmental justice programs.

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Los Angeles faces a shortage of 100,000 construction workers following major wildfires. While local colleges expand training programs with state funds, the Trump administration has canceled a $20 million EPA grant previously earmarked for environmental and labor training initiatives.
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