Building the Future Workforce Challenge

In April 2025, Caterpillar celebrated its centennial and made a bold pledge to invest $100 million over the next five years to ensure that breakthrough innovation and human potential rise together. In an era of rapid technological change, Caterpillar recognizes the importance of supporting communities to keep pace with the changing face of the manufacturing industry. The $100 million pledge reflects Caterpillar’s belief that preparing the workforce for the future is not just necessary—it’s urgent for our communities and for our industry.  

As a part of the pledge, Caterpillar has allocated $25 million to be distributed over the next five years for the Caterpillar Building the Future Workforce Challenge, with an initial investment of $5 million in year one to support training for individuals who make and service manufacturing equipment.  

Through the Caterpillar Building the Future Workforce Challenge, Caterpillar is looking to source fresh perspectives on training from various sectors and geographies.

CARROT will process Caterpillar’s grant funding to winners of the Caterpillar Building the Future Workforce Challenge—this funding is intended to be used in line with the project budget that will be submitted as part of the submission.

Caterpillar has selected a number of its facilities and communities to test the innovations and will work hand-in-hand with winners to facilitate implementation.

More information about the Caterpillar Building the Future Workforce Challenge will be available on this website in late Spring 2026. In the meantime, please sign up for challenge-related updates using the form above.