[MUSIC PLAYING] PRESENTER: As of 2020, the construction industry had 350,000 open jobs. And experts predict that the industry will see 3.5 million openings in the next eight years. There are more employers looking to hire people than there are available people with construction-ready skills. We’re talking about a never-seen-before opportunity for young people to work for more than twice minimum wage in some states. The Home Depot is proud to be leading the effort to build the next generation of construction professionals with its Path to Pro skills program. The program was designed in response to these customers who desperately need skilled workers. At no cost, the program offers web-based, on-demand courses led by industry professionals that can be completed in very little time. It also includes knowledge checks just to ensure each pa
