DEWALT Encourages High School Seniors Attending Trade School to Celebrate Their Decision
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, is launching an initiative to celebrate high school seniors choosing trade schools on National Decision Day (May 1). The company is providing free downloadable digital banners for students to announce their trade school commitments on social media.
A recent DEWALT survey reveals strong support for trades education:
- 77% of trade students feel optimistic about their career choice
- 80% report positive parental views of trade careers
- 71% indicate positive perception among friends
As part of their Grow The Trades initiative, DEWALT has committed $30 million by 2027 to address the skilled trades gap. The program includes the DEWALT Trades Scholarship, which is awarding $200,000 to 40 students across the U.S. and Canada this month. The company aims to improve accessibility and resources for trades training through partnerships with organizations focused on skilling, reskilling, and upskilling tradespeople.
DEWALT, un marchio di Stanley Black & Decker, lancia un'iniziativa per celebrare gli studenti dell'ultimo anno delle scuole superiori che scelgono le scuole professionali in occasione del National Decision Day (1 maggio). L'azienda offre banner digitali scaricabili gratuitamente per permettere agli studenti di annunciare sui social media il loro impegno verso una scuola professionale.
Un recente sondaggio DEWALT evidenzia un forte sostegno all'educazione tecnica:
- Il 77% degli studenti delle scuole professionali si sente ottimista riguardo alla propria scelta di carriera
- L'80% riporta un'opinione positiva da parte dei genitori sulle carriere tecniche
- Il 71% indica una percezione favorevole tra gli amici
Come parte dell'iniziativa Grow The Trades, DEWALT ha stanziato 30 milioni di dollari entro il 2027 per colmare il divario nelle competenze tecniche. Il programma include la Borsa di Studio DEWALT Trades, che questo mese assegna 200.000 dollari a 40 studenti negli Stati Uniti e in Canada. L'azienda punta a migliorare l'accessibilità e le risorse per la formazione tecnica attraverso partnership con organizzazioni dedicate alla formazione, riqualificazione e aggiornamento delle competenze degli operatori del settore.
DEWALT, una marca de Stanley Black & Decker, lanza una iniciativa para celebrar a los estudiantes de último año de secundaria que eligen escuelas técnicas en el National Decision Day (1 de mayo). La compañía ofrece pancartas digitales descargables gratis para que los estudiantes anuncien en redes sociales su compromiso con una escuela técnica.
Una reciente encuesta de DEWALT muestra un fuerte apoyo a la educación técnica:
- El 77% de los estudiantes técnicos se siente optimista sobre su elección de carrera
- El 80% reporta una opinión positiva de los padres sobre las carreras técnicas
- El 71% indica una percepción favorable entre amigos
Como parte de su iniciativa Grow The Trades, DEWALT ha comprometido 30 millones de dólares para 2027 para abordar la brecha de habilidades en oficios especializados. El programa incluye la Beca DEWALT Trades, que este mes otorga 200,000 dólares a 40 estudiantes en EE. UU. y Canadá. La empresa busca mejorar la accesibilidad y los recursos para la formación técnica mediante asociaciones con organizaciones enfocadas en capacitar, recualificar y mejorar las habilidades de los trabajadores del sector.
DEWALT는 Stanley Black & Decker 브랜드로서, 5월 1일 전국 결정의 날(National Decision Day)을 맞아 무역 학교를 선택한 고등학교 졸업 예정자들을 축하하는 이니셔티브를 시작합니다. 회사는 학생들이 무역 학교 진학을 소셜 미디어에 알릴 수 있도록 무료로 다운로드 가능한 디지털 배너를 제공합니다.
최근 DEWALT 설문조사에 따르면 무역 교육에 대한 강한 지지가 나타났습니다:
- 무역 학생의 77%가 자신의 진로 선택에 대해 낙관적임을 느낌
- 80%가 부모님이 무역 직업에 대해 긍정적으로 생각한다고 보고
- 71%가 친구들 사이에서 긍정적인 인식을 받음
Grow The Trades 이니셔티브의 일환으로 DEWALT는 2027년까지 숙련된 무역 인력 부족 문제를 해결하기 위해 3천만 달러를 투자할 계획입니다. 이 프로그램에는 이번 달 미국과 캐나다 전역의 40명 학생에게 20만 달러를 수여하는 DEWALT 무역 장학금이 포함됩니다. 회사는 숙련, 재교육 및 기술 향상에 중점을 둔 단체와의 협력을 통해 무역 교육의 접근성과 자원을 개선하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
DEWALT, une marque de Stanley Black & Decker, lance une initiative pour célébrer les lycéens qui choisissent les écoles de formation professionnelle lors de la Journée nationale de la décision (1er mai). L'entreprise propose des bannières numériques téléchargeables gratuitement pour permettre aux élèves d'annoncer leur engagement dans une école professionnelle sur les réseaux sociaux.
Une récente enquête DEWALT révèle un fort soutien à l'éducation aux métiers:
- 77 % des étudiants en formation professionnelle se disent optimistes quant à leur choix de carrière
- 80 % rapportent une perception positive des parents concernant les carrières dans les métiers
- 71 % indiquent une perception favorable parmi leurs amis
Dans le cadre de son initiative Grow The Trades, DEWALT s'est engagé à investir 30 millions de dollars d'ici 2027 pour combler le déficit de main-d'œuvre qualifiée dans les métiers. Le programme comprend la bourse DEWALT Trades, qui attribue ce mois-ci 200 000 dollars à 40 étudiants aux États-Unis et au Canada. L'entreprise vise à améliorer l'accessibilité et les ressources pour la formation aux métiers grâce à des partenariats avec des organisations spécialisées dans la formation, la reconversion et le perfectionnement des professionnels des métiers.
DEWALT, eine Marke von Stanley Black & Decker, startet eine Initiative, um Abiturienten zu feiern, die sich am National Decision Day (1. Mai) für Berufsschulen entscheiden. Das Unternehmen stellt kostenlose, herunterladbare digitale Banner zur Verfügung, damit Schüler ihre Zusagen zu Berufsschulen in sozialen Medien bekannt geben können.
Eine aktuelle DEWALT-Umfrage zeigt starke Unterstützung für die Berufsausbildung:
- 77 % der Berufsschüler sind optimistisch bezüglich ihrer Berufswahl
- 80 % berichten von positiver Einstellung der Eltern zu Berufen im Handwerk
- 71 % geben an, dass auch Freunde eine positive Wahrnehmung haben
Im Rahmen der Initiative Grow The Trades hat DEWALT bis 2027 30 Millionen US-Dollar zugesagt, um die Fachkräftelücke im Handwerk zu schließen. Das Programm umfasst das DEWALT Trades Scholarship, das in diesem Monat 200.000 US-Dollar an 40 Studenten in den USA und Kanada vergibt. Das Unternehmen will durch Partnerschaften mit Organisationen, die sich auf Qualifizierung, Umschulung und Weiterbildung von Handwerkern konzentrieren, den Zugang und die Ressourcen für die Berufsausbildung verbessern.
- $30M commitment through 2027 for trades education and workforce development
- 77% of surveyed trade students feel optimistic about career choice, indicating strong market potential
- $200,000 in scholarships being awarded to 40 students, strengthening brand positioning in trades education
- Strategic investment in workforce development addressing skilled trades gap, potentially expanding market reach
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- DEWALT congratulates all high school seniors committing to a career in the trades
- DEWALT is encouraging seniors to post their trade school decision on social media utilizing a variety of free downloadable digital banners provided by the brand and tagging DEWALT
- Majority of students (and their parents) enrolled in skilled trades education feel optimistic about their career choice, according to a recent DEWALT survey
According to a recent DEWALT survey, a whopping 77 percent of students enrolled in skilled trades education feel optimistic about their career choice. In addition, 80 percent of respondents say their parents view careers in the trades somewhat to extremely positively, and
"One of DEWALT's core missions is to empower these aspiring tradespeople on their journey becoming leaders on the jobsite," said Frank Mannarino, President of Brand Partnerships & Customer Experience at Stanley Black & Decker. "We honor and celebrate the class of 2025 as they embark on their careers in the trades."
Announce Your Decision: Trade Proud Digital Banners
The digital downloadable banners can be accessed here.
Grow the Trades
Today's announcement is part of DEWALT's Grow The Trades initiative, a
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About Stanley Black & Decker
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