- DEWALT is awarding nearly $4
million in Grow the Trades grants to 166 organizations in
the U.S. and Canada focused
on skilling, reskilling and upskilling
tradespeople
- Grants and scholarships support trades education in fields
including concrete, mechanical, finishing and pipe
trades
- DEWALT is also encouraging high school seniors planning to
enroll at an accredited two-year college, apprentice program or
vocational technical school to apply to the 2025 DEWALT Trades
Scholarship
TOWSON,
Md., Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in
honor of National Tradesperson Day, DEWALT, a Stanley
Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and leader in total
jobsite solutions, announced it is awarding 166 organizations with
nearly $4 million in Grow the Trades
Grants. The Grow the Trades Grant program is part of DEWALT's
$30 million commitment by 2027 to
close the skilled trades gap by helping provide greater
accessibility and resources for trades training. In addition,
DEWALT is also encouraging high school seniors planning to enroll
at an accredited two-year college, apprentice program or vocational
technical school to apply to the 2025 DEWALT Trades
Scholarship.
"As the industry grapples with how to fill the 500,000 open
construction jobs nationwide, DEWALT is committed to doing its part
to fill these critical roles by supporting organizations who share
our commitment to empower the next generation of tradespeople,"
said Frank Mannarino, President and
General Manager of DEWALT. "Our Grow the Trades program funds
vocational training and reskilling programs in construction to
develop a strong pipeline of talent for the skilled trades."
2024 Recipient Spotlights
This year's Grow the Trade Grant recipients were selected via a
competitive application process based on their trades-focused
initiatives providing certifications and credentials to skill
tradespeople. The selected organizations are supporting 150,000
people on their trades journey through high school, trade school
and apprenticeships.
The ACE Mentor Program of America
Ace Mentor provides
a no-cost after-school program connecting students with experts
from the design and construction industry. With DEWALT's support,
ACE Mentor hosts Trades Days to provide mentorship opportunities
with industry leaders and engage students in hands-on projects and
workshops that enhance vocational skills.
mikeroweWORKS Foundation
The mikeroweWORKS
Foundation's Work Ethic Scholarship Program helps people
train for skilled jobs that are in demand and begin viable careers
in the trades. This year, they have awarded $2.5 million in scholarships for more than 300
students in trade schools with funding from DEWALT and other
partners.
The International Training Institute
The
International Training Institute (ITI) supports apprenticeship and
advanced career training for workers in the sheet metal industry
throughout the United States and
Canada. This grant will support
ITI's SMART Heroes Program that provides sheet metal industry
training, free of charge, to enlisted men and women of the U.S.
military prior to discharge. Graduates of the program are offered
sheet metal apprenticeships at 150 locations across the United States.
DEWALT Trades Scholarship
In addition to the Grow the Trades Grant program, the 2025
DEWALT Trades Scholarship will begin accepting applications in
October for high school seniors, high school graduates or current
college undergraduate students planning to enroll in full-time
undergraduate study at an accredited two-year college, accredited
apprentice program or vocational technical school for the upcoming
academic year.
Now in its sixth year, DEWALT has
awarded $850,000 in scholarships across the United States and Canada.
Visit learnmore.scholarsapply.org/dewalttrade to
apply. The program is administered through a partnership with
Scholarship America®.
About DEWALT
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker
brand, celebrates 100 years in business by continuing to provide
our customers with total jobsite and landscaping solutions. By
applying its latest technology to the challenges of today's skilled
trades, DEWALT is leading the charge for the jobsite of the future
and pioneering the next generation of tools, outdoor equipment and
forward-looking technologies. DEWALT products. GUARANTEED TOUGH®.
For more information, visit www.dewalt.com or follow
DEWALT on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
About Stanley Black &
Decker
Founded in 1843 and headquartered in the USA, Stanley
Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in
Tools and Outdoor, operating manufacturing facilities globally. The
Company's approximately 50,000 diverse and high-performing
employees produce innovative end-user inspired power tools, hand
tools, storage, digital jobsite solutions, outdoor and lifestyle
products, and engineered fasteners to support the world's builders,
tradespeople and DIYers. The Company's world class portfolio of
trusted brands includes DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®,
BLACK+DECKER®, and Cub Cadet®. To learn more visit:
www.stanleyblackanddecker.com or follow Stanley Black & Decker
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