BlackRock’s $100M Bet on the American Worker: Inside the Future Builders Plan
July 4, 2026

What does it take to build America’s next 250 years? Financial correspondent Lydia Moynihan sits down with BlackRock Global Head of Corporate Affairs John Kelly for a conversation about the company’s ambitious Future Builders initiative, a $100 million commitment aimed at strengthening the skilled trades workforce. From the growing demand for electricians and welders to the role corporate America could play in rebuilding the nation’s future, they tackle the big ideas shaping the next generation of American workers. Watch to hear why this moment could mark a turning point for the country’s workforce—and why the stakes are higher than ever. @blackrock