Fox Business
Arabella Bennett
September 2, 2026
Marvin Ellison says careers in plumbing, electrical work, welding and HVAC can pay six figures without a college degree
As employers across the country look for skilled workers, the Lowe’s Foundation is backing a new effort aimed at creating more pathways into high-paying skilled trades careers that do not require a traditional four-year college degree.
Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison joined “FOX & Friends” co-host Lawrence Jones on Wednesday to discuss the company’s push to expand the skilled trades workforce and change perceptions around career paths outside a four-year degree.