Keturah Jenner's social media post gained much attention this weekend.
On Friday, she shared that she had become the first woman in her family to become an electrician.
On X (formerly Twitter), her photos holding her certificate have more than 168,000 hearts and over 7,300 reposts.
Jenner encourages people to follow her on Instagram, where her handle is the thejennerfinsta.
In her celebratory photo, Jenner wears a T-shirt with the Miller Trade Professional Academy logo.
The certificate she holds has the same logo and states it was presented to Keturah on July 14, 2026, for completing all hours and requirements of the 160-hour Trade Professional Academy.
Carrie Reid, a field pro development manager, signed the certificate.
According to Miller Electric Company's social media, by August 2025, their intensive 4-week, 160-hour program had trained more than 290 trade professionals, many hired as new field professionals.
Last week, Miller Electric Company shared on LinkedIn that they were honored to be featured by ActionNews and CareerSource Florida for their work through Miller Electric's TradePro Academy, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers/National Electrical Contractors Association Joint Apprenticeship program, and partnerships developing the next generation of skilled professionals.
In another LinkedIn post, Miller Electric Company said its workforce development team in North Carolina is growing its presence and actively involved with the TradePro Academy cohort, including members of cohort 36.
TradePro Academy creates meaningful opportunities and helps individuals build rewarding careers in skilled trades.
Miller Electric Company recently received the JAXUSA Partnership's Talent Champion Award.
This recognition reflects a commitment to investing in people through workforce development, apprenticeship programs, training initiatives, and partnerships that create opportunities nationwide.
Recently, Google, BlackRock, Carhartt, and Ford Motor Company came together to form the Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades, aiming to support the skilled trades workforce across the nation.
According to the press release, the founding members of the Alliance have each pledged to back skilled workforce training programs in 30 states.
Over a year ago, Google started working with the electrical training Alliance to increase the number of electricians in the U.S. and has boosted funding to aid labor unions and trade associations, creating pathways to well-paying jobs for 300,000 American workers.
BlackRock, a global asset manager and technology provider, highlighted that the Alliance’s co-founders currently support skilled trades programs in 30 states and intend to expand this support nationwide.
The Alliance’s mission is to improve access to skilled trades careers, encourage economic opportunity and mobility, and strengthen the workforce vital to America’s future.
Ford Motor Company stressed that skilled trades are fundamental to the Essential Economy, which includes 95 million Americans involved in producing, transporting, and repairing essential goods and services.
CEO Jim Farley remarked that these trades form the backbone of the American economy, yet millions of jobs are expected to remain vacant in the coming years.
Ford views the shortage of skilled trades workers as both a national crisis and a generational opportunity.
The Alliance’s main objectives include building a pipeline of skilled trades jobs, showcasing successful initiatives nationwide—such as the launch of a Skilled Trades Report—and growing the movement by involving more partners.
Ruth Porat, president and chief investment officer of Alphabet and Google, expressed pride in Google’s collaboration with BlackRock, Carhartt, and Ford Motor Company to establish the Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades.
Porat emphasized that constructing the essential physical infrastructure for America’s future requires joint efforts to tackle the nationwide shortage of skilled trades workers.
The founding members of the Alliance are collaborating to expand apprenticeships, modernize training, and scale these pathways across the country, all with a shared commitment to support skilled workforce initiatives in 30 states.
Porat noted that for Google, this effort builds on an ongoing dedication to workforce development and job training, including the partnership with the Electrical Training Alliance and increased funding for training professionals assisting labor unions and trade associations.
She also shared that in her conversations with skilled trades apprentices nationwide, she consistently hears that these roles are not merely jobs but lasting careers that offer meaningful opportunities for individuals and their communities.
Carhartt, headquartered in Michigan with facilities in Kentucky and Tennessee, produces apparel for active workers and supports the Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades.